^JBR 

OF  THE 

UNIVERSITY 


LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 


CALF.NDAR  OF 
iORRESPONDENCE  OF 


C  FORGE   WASHINGTON 


30R030   10   0 


WRITING   OF  GEORGE   WASHINGTON. 


LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 


CALENDAR  OF 
THE  CORRESPONDENCE  OF 

GEORGE   WASHINGTON 

COMMANDER  IN  CHIEF  OF  THE  CONTINENTAL  ARMY 

WITH  THE  CONTINENTAL  CONGRESS 


PREPARED   FROM  THE  ORIGINAL  MANUSCRIPTS 

IN  THE  LIBRARY  OF  CONGRESS  BY  JOHN  C. 

FITZPATRICK,  DIVISION  OF  MANUSCRIPTS 


. 

OF  THE 

|   UNIVERSITY   I 

OF 


WASHINGTON 

GOVERNMENT  PRINTING  OFFICE 
1906 


P   C 

-y- 
L.  C.  card,  6-35011 


CONTENTS 

Prefatory  note      ............ 

List  of  Washington's  Aids  and  Secretaries,  with  facsimiles  of  writings    . 
Sources          ............. 

Calendar  of  the  correspondence        ......... 

Errata  .............. 

Presidents  of  the  Congress        .......... 

Index    . 


5 

9 

10 

11 

681 

682 

683 


156255 


PREFATORY  NOTE 

Under  an  Executive  order  of  March  9, 1903,  the  Washington  Papers 
were  transferred  from  the  Department  of  State  to  the  Library  of 
Congress.  Long  as  the  manuscripts  had  been  in  the  possession  of  the 
Government,  no  list  of  the  letters  of  Washington  had  ever  been  so  much 
as  attempted;  and  the  letters  written  to  him  had  been  but  imperfectly 
listed  by  Jared  Sparks  when  engaged  in  preparing  his  "Writings  of 
George  Washington"  first  published  in  1833-37.  The  great  size  and 
historical  importance  of  the  collection  demand  a  closer  study,  and  a 
series  of  calendars  generally  descriptive  of  its  contents.  The  first  of 
these  calendars  deals  only  with  the  correspondence  between  the  Gen 
eral  and  the  Continental  Congress. 

The  segregation  in  the  Library  of  Congress  of  other  collections 
offered  an  unusual  opportunity  to  make  the  calendar  complete  so  far 
as  concerned  the  materials  for  the  period  covered.  So  that  while  the 
Washington  Papers  forms  the  basis  of  the  calendar,  related  material 
is  drawn  from  other  sources,  wherever  the  original  is  found  in  the 
Library  of  Congress.  The  various  sources  are  the  Washington  Papers, 
the  papers  of  the  Continental  Congress,  and  the  papers  of  Robert 
Morris. 

I.    THE    WASHINGTON    PAPERS. 

The  arrangement  of  the  Washington  Papers  is  peculiar,  and  was  due 
to  the  ingenuity  of  Jared  Sparks.  They  are  divided  into  two  great 
series.  The  letters  from  and  the  letters  to  the  General;  and  the  let 
ters  from  him  during  the  Revolutionary  War  are  subdivided  into  sub- 
series  as  follows: 

A.  Letters  to  the  President,  Committees,  and  individual  members 

of  the  Continental  Congress. 

B.  Letters  and  orders  to  officers  of  the  Continental  Army. 

C.  Letters  to  the  Governors  and  other  civil  officers  of  the  States. 

D.  Letters  to  foreign  ministers,  officers  or  individuals. 

E.  Letters  to  officers  in  the  service  of  the  British  Crown. 

F.  Records  of  the  Councils  of  War  and  opinions  of  the  general 

officers  on  military  affairs. 

P.   Private  letters. 

5 


6  PREFATORY    NOTE 

Before  this  division,  which  appears  to  have  been  due  to  the  secreta 
ries  and  aids  of  the  General,  had  been  perfected,  copies  of  letters  were 
kept  in  books  irrespective  of  a  distribution  according  to  addressee. 
Four  volumes  of  such  letters  exist  and  the  contents  have  been  drawn 
upon  as  needed  for  this  calendar. 

The  entire  contents  of  Series  A  appear  in  this  calendar  as  well  as 
such  letters  and  papers  in  the  other  series  as  were  pertinent  to  the 
purpose.  These  letters  are  the  first  drafts,  either  in  the  writing  of 
Washington  or  his  aids,  and  are,  for  the  most  part,  not  signed.  As 
the  idea  and  not  the  language  of  the  letter,  when  written  by  an  aid, 
was  Washington's,  some  effort  has  been  made  to  identify  the  writer  of 
the  draft.  The  success  is  greater  than  was  anticipated,  and  it  is  for 
the  first  time  possible  to  measure  the  confidence  reposed  in  his  aids 
by  the  Commander-in-chief.  It  was  a  surprise  to  find  some  drafts  or 
copies  in  the  writing  of  Martha  Washington;  it  was  quite  as  surprising 
to  learn  the  great  number  of  papers  in  the  writing  of  Alexander 
Hamilton,  John  Laurens  and  Tench  Tilghman.  It  is  still  more  sur 
prising  to  find  elaborate  drafts  entirely  in  the  writing  of  Washington 
himself,  and  often  prepared  in  the  most  critical  periods  of  the  war. 
As  a  general  and  useful  guide  to  the  writers  of  these  drafts  a  list  of 
those  serving  as  aids  and  secretaries  to  Washington,  with  a  page  of 
their  writing,  io  added  (p.  9).  Outside  of  Series  A  a  few  letters  have 
been  drawn  from  Series  P,  and  from  the  four  combined  volumes. 
Of  these  two  series  there  exist  transcripts  prepared  by  Richard  Varick 
in  1781-3.  A  few  missing  originals  have  been  made  good  from  these 
transcripts. 

The  Letters  to  Washington,  comprising  117  volumes,  form  the  second 
great  source  of  materials  listed  in  this  calendar.  Some  attempt  had 
been  made  by  Mr.  Sparks  to  bind  in  separate  volumes  what  papers 
had  been  received  from  the  Continental  Congress;  but  the  attempt  was 
imperfectly  planned  and  very  imperfectly  carried  into  effect.  The 
result  has  been  that  not  only  were  those  Congress  volumes  calendared 
(Vols.  89-98)  but  the  entire  collection  has  been  examined  for  papers 
that  had  been  misplaced. 

II.    PAPERS   OF   THE    CONTINENTAL   CONGRESS. 

The  third  great  source  of  papers  were  the  Papers  of  the  Continental 
Congress.  A  rough  list  of  these  papers  was  prepared  when  Peter 
Force  was  compiling  the  "American  Archives,''  but  it  is  a  list  useless 
for  historical  purposes,  conveying  no  idea  of  the  contents  of  the  differ 
ent  papers  or  of  the  relations  of  one  to  another.  Crudely  planned,  it 
was  still  more  crudely  prepared,  and  it  is  impossible  to  trace  even  the 
location  of  a  single  letter  and  the  response  made,  or  of  a  single  paper 
and  its  enclosures.  The  letters  of  Washington  to  the  Congress  fill 


PREFATORY    NOTE  7 

eleven  volumes,  and  transcripts  were  made  of  them  in  nine  volumes 
under  the  direction  of  the  Secretary,  Charles  Thomson.  This  series, 
undoubtedly  the  finest  series  of  Washington  letters  in  existence,  con 
tains  many  holographs  of  Washington,  and  many  written  by  his  aids, 
with  a  large  number  of  enclosures  relating  to  civil  and  military  affairs. 
The  writer  of  the  body  of  the  papers  has  in  each  case  been  identified, 
so  far  as  was  possible.  The  letter  books  of  the  Presidents  of  Congress 
(those  of  John  Hancock  are  not  in  the  collection),  and  the  Dispatch  and 
Committee  books  gave  much  additional  material.  Of  high  importance 
was  the  series  of  reports  of  committees  of  Congress  on  letters  of  Wash 
ington.  The  letter  books  of  Robert  Morris,  while  Superintendent  of 
Finance,  were  searched  and  whatever  was  written  to  Washington  was 
inserted  in  this  calendar. 

In  the  preparation  of  so  extensive  a  list  certain  details  were  omitted 
which  might  seem  of  importance.  The  same  letter  may  exist  in  four 
forms:  1,  the  draft;  2,  the  Varick  transcript  of  the  draft;  3,  the  letter 
sent  to  the  President,  and  4,  the  Thomson  transcript  of  this  letter.  It 
has  not  been  thought  necessary  to  mention  the  letter  in  more  than  one 
of  its  forms.  Should  a  closer  study  of  a  letter  be  desirable  the  inves 
tigator  can  easily  learn  whether  the  other  forms  are  in  the  Library. 
Series  A,  of  the  drafts  forms  the  basis  of  the  list,  and  is  the  more 
interesting  as  being  the  form  of  paper  nearest  to  headquarters  and 
while  in  process  of  composition.  The  changes  and  additions  clearly 
show  this  process.  The  dates  of  replies  to  letters  are  noted  in  the 
calendar  wherever  they  are  to  be  found  endorsed  on  the  original 
letter  (an  asterisk  [*]  denotes  that  the  reply  is  in  the  Library  of  Con 
gress);  but  no  attempt  had  been  made  to  insert  such  information  when 
not  so  noted  as  the  chronological  arrangement  of  this  calendar  readily 
lends  itself  to  the  uses  of  the  investigator.  The  number  of  pages 
occupied  by  a  paper  in  a  book  of  transcripts  is  not  given,  as  the  infor 
mation  would  convey  no  true  conception  of  the  length  of  the  original 
paper. 

While  it  would  be  useful  to  indicate  where  each  document  could  be 
found  in  print  (if  it  has  been  printed),  the  task  would  be  greater  than 
the  value  of  the  results.  References  have  been  confined  to  the  Sparks 
and  the  Ford  editions  of  the  "  Writings  of  Washington,"  and  to  the 
"Journals  of  the  Continental  Congress." 

The  true  first  document  of  the  calendar  is  Washington's  paper  read 
in  Congress  June  16,  1775,  accepting  the  command  of  the  Continental 
army.  The  last  document  was  properly  the  resignation  of  his  com 
mission  in  1783.  Two  entries  of  1784  were  added  to  complete  the 
story  of  incidents  occurring  before  the  resignation;  and  one  of  1789, 
announcing  the  election  of  Washington  to  the  Presidency  under  the 
Federal  Constitution,  fittingly  closed  his  connection  with  the  Conti 
nental  Congress,  and  marked  his  re-entrance  into  public  life  under  the 


8  PREFATORY    NOTE 

new  political  conditions  which  put  an  end  to  the  existence  of  that 
revolutionary,  but  then  almost  powerless,  legislative  body. 

It  would  be  useless  to  undertake  to  summarize  the  nature  of  this 
collection  or  to  dwell  upon  its  importance  to  history  and  biography. 
It  is  enough  to  say  that  it  is  unique,  most  notable  and  of  imperishable 
interest,  embodying  the  history  of  the  Revolution  and  the  acts  of  the 
leading  men  of  that  time. 

The  calendar  has  been  prepared  by  Mr.  John  C.  Fitzpatrick,  of  the 
Division  of  Manuscripts. 

WORTIIIXGTOX  CHAUNCEY  FORD 

Ch  lef  Div  ision  of  Man  uscripts 
HERBERT  PUTNAM 

Librarian  of  Congress 

Washington^  April,  1906 


LIST  AND  WRITING  OF  WASHINGTON'S  AIDS-DE-CAMP 
AND  SECRETARIES 

This  comprises  all  of  the  regularly  appointed  aids  and  secretaries, 
the  General  Orders,  a  resolution  of  the  Continental  Congress,  or  a 
definite  statement  from  the  Commander-in-Chief  being  the  authority. 
It  does  not  include  the  many  individuals  who  were  transiently  at  Head 
quarters  and  occasionally  pressed  into  service  as  amanuenses: 

Page 

George  Washington.     Facsimile  draft Frontispiece. 

Thomas  Miffliu,  July  4,  1775.     Facsimile  draft  ....  .20 

Joseph  Reed,  Secretary,  July  4,  1775.     Facsimile  draft    .  40 

John  Trumbull,  July  27,  1775.     Facsimile  draft.         .         .  60 

George  Baylor,  Aug.  15,  1775.     Facsimile  draft 80 

Edmund  Randolph,  Aug.  15,  1775.     Facsimile  draft 100 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison,  Aid,  Nov.  5,  1775;   Secretory,  May  16,  1776.     Fac 
simile  draft 120 

Stephen  Moylan,  Mar.  5,  1776.    Facsimile  draft 140 

William  Palfrey,  Mar.  6,  1776.     Facsimile  draft     ....  160 

Caleb  Gibbs,  Special  appointment,  May  16,  1776.     Facsimile  draft.     .         .         .  180 

George  Lewis,  Special  appointment,  May  16,  1776.     Facsimile  draft.         .         .  200 

Richard  Gary,  June  21,  1776.     Facsimile  draft    .                220 

Samuel  Blatchley  Webb,  June  21,  1776.     Facsimile  draft       ....  240 

Alexander  Contee  Hanson,  Assistant  Secretary,  June  21, 1776.     Facsimile  draft.  260 

William  Grayson,  Assistant  Secretary,  June  21,  1776.     Facsimile  draft    .         .  280 
Pierre  Penet,  Brevet,  Oct.  14,  1776.     (By  brevet,  confirmed  by  Congress.     See 
Journals  of  Congress  of  given  date. ) 

John  Fitzgerald,  Xov. — ,1776.     Facsimile  draft 300 

George  Johnston,  Jan.  20,  1777.     Facsimile  draft 320 

John  Walker,  Extra  aid,  Feb.  U»,  1777. 

Alexander  Hamilton,  Mar.  1,  1777.     Facsimile  draft 340 

Richard  Kidder  Meade,  Mar.  12,  1777.     Facsimile  draft 380 

Peter  Presley  Thornton,  Extra  aid.     Sep.  6,  1777. 

John  Laurens,  Extra  aid,  Sep.  6,  1777;  Aid,  Oct.  6,  1777.     Facsimile  draft     .  400 

James  McHenry,  Assistant  Secretary,  May  15,  1778.     Facsimile  draft     .  ^       .  420 
Tench  Tilghman,  June  21,  1780.     Facsimile  draft  (Tilghman,  however,  served 

a<  volunteer  aid  without  rank  from  August,  1776).         .....  440 

David  Humphreys,  June  23,  1780.     Facsimile  draft 46,0 

Richard  Varick,  Recording  Secretary,  May  25,  1781.     Facsimile  draft.        .         .  480 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.,  Secretary,  June  8,  1781.     Facsimile  draft.         .         .  500 

David  Cobb,  June  15,  1781.     Facsimile  draft 520 

Peregrine  Fitzhugh,  Extra  aid,  July  2,  1781.     Facsimile  draft       .         .         .  540 

William  Stephens  Smith,  July  6,  1781.     Facsimile  draft 560 

Benjamin  Walker,  Jan.  25,  1782.     Facsimile  draft 580 

Hodijah  Baylies.  Extra  aid,  May  14,  1782.     Facsimile  draft      ....  600 

Martha  Washington.     Facsimile  copy     ........  630 


SOURCES  AND  REFERENCES 

I.  Papers  of  George  Washington:  [by  series  and  volume.] 

Series  A:  (T  vols.)  Drafts  of  Washington's  letters  to  the 
Presidents  of  Congress,  Committees,  Board  of  War,  etc. 
Designation:  A. 

Series  P:  (3  vols.)  Drafts  of  private  letters  to  the  Presidents, 
Members  of  Congress,  etc.  Designation:  P. 

Miscellaneous:  (4  vols.)  Letter  books  covering  in  the  main 
the  years  1775-1776.  Designation:  M. 

Letters  to  Washington:  (117  vols.)  Volumes  89-98  comprize 
the  larger  part  of  the  letters  received  from  Congress. 
Designation:  (volume  number  of  the  series)  e.  g.  89. 

From  the  Force  Collection:  (7  vols.)  Drafts  and  letters  from 
and  to  Washington.  (Calendar  of  these  was  issued  by  the 
Library  in  1901.)  Designation:  W. 

Miscellany:  Some  hundred  loose,  unbound,  and  unindexed 
material  from  various  sources,  the  larger  part  from  the 
Department  of  State.     Designation:  Miscel. 
II.  Papers  of  the  Continental  Congress:  [C.  C.  and  volume  number.] 

Nos.  13,  14,  15,  16,  18:  (5  vols.)  Letter  books  of  the  Presi 
dents  of  Congress. 

No.  33:  (2  vols.)  Reports  of  Committees. 

No.  133:  (1vol.)  Letter  book  of  the  Committee  left  in  charge 
at  Philadelphia.  1776-7. 

No.  152:  (11  vols.)  Washington's  letters  to  Congress.  This 
supplements  and  is  supplemented  by  Series  A  above,  the 
gaps  in  each  being  in  great  measure  tilled  by  the  other. 

No.  169:  (9  vols.)  Transcript  made  in  the  Office  of  the  Sec 
retary  of  Congress  of  152,  supplying  many  deficiencies. 

Nos.  185,  186,  191:  (6  vols.  in  all.)     Despatch  and  Committee 
Books,  which  for  the  period  covered  (1779  and  on),  traces 
the  history  of  the  various  documents  received  in  their 
course  through  Congress. 
III.  Papers  of  Robert  Morris:     [Morris.] 

Official  letter  books:  (7  vols.)     Correspondence  Avhile  Super 
intendent  of  Finance. 
10 


CALENDAR 

1775  Massachusetts,  Provincial  Congress.  Watertown.  Estab- 

MAY  12  lishment  of  ten  companies  of  matrosses.  Tran 

script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1775,  Sept.  21.  C.  C.  169,  1,  400 

1775  Connecticut,  General  Assembly.  Order  establishing  daily 

^IAY  allowance  of  a  soldier.  Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Thomas  Mifflin.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  Aug.  -i.  C.  C.  152  ,1,  69 

1775  Massachusetts,  Provincial  Congress.  Watertown.  Resolve 

JUNE  10  establishing  daily  allowance  of  a  soldier.  Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Thomas 
Mifflin.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1775,  Aug.  4.  C.  C.  152,  1,  67 

[1775]  Washington,  George.  [Philadelphia.]  To  the  President 

[JUNE  16]  [of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Acceptance  of  com 

mission  as  Commander-in-chief  of  the  army. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Edmund  Pendleton.  Endorsed  by  Charles  Thom 
son  :  ' '  Genl.  Washington's  answer  to  the  Congress 
upon  his  Accepting  the  Office."  C.  C.  152,  1,  1 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    2,  477. 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Chief  of   Engineers  and 

JUNE  16  assistants.     A.  D.  S.   of  Charles  Thomson,  with 

autograph    initialed     note    of     John    Hancock. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  167 

1775  British  Army,  Officers.     Return  of  killed  and  wounded  at 

JUNE  17  battle  of  Charlestown  [Bunker  Hill].     Names  of 

officers;  general  account  of  a  Boston  citizen.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Horatio  Gates?  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 
July  U.  C.  C.  152,  1,  31 

1775  Continental  Congress.    Commission  to  George  Washington 

JUNE  19  as  General  and  Commander-in-chief  of  the  army 

of  the  United  Colonies  and  of  all  forces  raised  or 
to  be  raised  by  them.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock, 
countersigned  by  Charles  Thomson.  Parchment. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Matlack. 

11 


12  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Hancock,  John,  Thomas  Gushing,  Samuel  Adams,  John 

JUNE  22  Adams,  and  Robert  Treat  Paine.  Philadelphia. 

To  Gen.  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge,  Massa 
chusetts].  Authorities  of  Massachusetts;  men  of 
influence.  A.  L.  8.  of  John  Adams,  signed  also 
by  the  others.  1  p.  89,  l~2 

1775  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of] 

JUNE  24  Congress,  Philadelphia.  Journey  to  Boston; 

scarcity  of  powder.  Unsigned.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Thomas  Miiflin.  C.  C.  152,  1,  3 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1889.    2,493. 

1775  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  24  Congress,    Philadelphia.     Scarcity    of    powder. 

L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Thomas   Mifflin. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  5 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1S89.    2,  496. 

1775  Continental  Congress.  Resolves.  Maj.  Gen.  Pfhilip  John] 

JUNE  2'  Schuyler  and  an  attempt  on  Canada.  Contempo 

rary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy 
Matlack,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1775. 
June  28.  89,  1 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

[George]  Washington  [Cambridge].  Maj.  Gen. 
[Philip  John]  Schuyler's  instructions  respecting 
Canada;  commissions.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2pp.  "Answered  July  11."  [10]*  89,  -2 

1775  Rodney,  Caesar  and  Thomas  McKean.  Philadelphia.  To 

[George]  Washington  [Cambridge].  Recommend 
ing  Ensign  John  Parke.  L.  S.  of  McKean  and 
Rodney.  1  p.  6,  111 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

Jt"i-Y  5  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].  Forward 

ing  regulations  for  government  of  troops.  A.  L. 
S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  "Answered  July 
11."  [10]*  89,4 

1775  Continental  Army,  Council  of  War.  Cambridge.  Strength 

JULY  9  of  enemy ;  recruiting  the  army;  rendezvous  in  case 

of  retreat;  defense  of  Dorchester  Point.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Joseph  Reed.  Read  in  Congress 
July  19.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1775,  July  10.  C.  C.  152, 1 ,  21 

1775  Washington,  George.  Cambridge.  To  the  President  [of 

Jri/vr  10  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Organization  and  dis 

ciplining  of  the  army;  officers;  clothing,  etc., 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  13 

L.  S.  10  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Reed. 
Read  in  Congress  July  19. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  9 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  8. 

1775  Continental  Army.  [Cambridge.]    Return  of  killed,  wounded 

[JULY  10?]  and  missing  in  battle  of  Bunker  Hill.     1  p.     Read 

in  Congress  July  19.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  July  10. 

C.  C.     152,  1 

1775  Hancock,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JuLY  1(  [Cambridge].     Intention  to  serve  in  army.     A. 

L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  July  21.*  89,  6 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,39, 
note. 

1775  Pendleton,   Edmund.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JuLY  12  ington  [Cambridge].    Introducing  George  Baylor; 

Rifle  and  German  companies  raised  in  Penns}7!- 

vania.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  6,  130 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  14  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Recruiting;    enemy's 

loss  at  Bunker  Hill;  scarchYy  of  provisions  in  Bos 
ton  ;  minor  matters.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Joseph  Reed.  C.  C.  152,  1,  27 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  24, 
note. 

1775  Trumbull,  Jonathan.    Lebanon  [Connecticut].    To  [George] 

JrLY  17  Washington  [Cambridge].     Raising  of  two  regi 

ments;  flour;  prize  brig  Nancy.  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  July  21. 

C.  C.     169,  1,  391 

1775  Hancock,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 

JfLY  19  Cambridge.     Introducing  [Matthew]  Ogden  and 

[Aaron]  Burr.    A.  L.  8.     1  p.    Answered  Feb.  9*. 

6,  150 

1775  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.      Command  of  troops  on 

JrLY  20  Northern   frontier.     Contemporary  copy.     1    p. 

In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1775, 

July  24.  89,  10 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

JuLY21  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Progress  of  the  siege; 

organizing  the  army,  etc.  L.  S.  8  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Joseph  Reed.  C.  C.  152,  1,  35 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  28. 

1775  Washington,  George.      Cambridge.     To  [John]  Hancock 

JuLY  21  [Philadelphia].     His  intention  to  join  the  Army. 


14  LIBRARY    OF    COXGRESS 

Letter-book  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph 
Reed.  M.  I,  26 

1775  Heath,  William.  Roxbury.  To  [George]  Washington 

JuLY  21  [Cambridge].  Burningofthelighthou.se.  Tran 

script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1775,  July  21.  C.  C.  169,  1,  396 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.  To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  24  [Cambridge].  Proceedings  of  Congress  in  Army 

matters;  Indians  on  northern  frontier;  arming  of 
tories;  advices  from  Georgia.  L.  8.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Matlack.  Answered 
Aug.  4*.  89,  18 

1775  Lee,  Richard  Henry,  P[atrick]  Henry,  jr.,  and  Th[omas] 

JULY  26  Jefferson.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Washing 

ton  [Cambridge].  Recommending  Edmund  Ran 
dolph.  A.  L.  S.  of  Lee,  signed  also  by  Henry 
and  Jefferson.  2  pp.  6,  157 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  27  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Sailing  of  transports 

from  Boston.     L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Joseph  Reed.  C.  C.     152,  1 ,  47 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),N.  Y.    1889.    3,  47,  note. 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Appropriating  money  for 

JULY  27  powder.      A.    D.    S.    of   John   Hancock.      1    p. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  1-1 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Establishing  hospital  for 

JULY  27  Army.      Contemporary    copy.      2    pp.      Trans 

mitted  to  Washington.  89,  8 

Dated  in  error  July  17. 

1775  Continental   Army,  General   return   [Cambridge],     State- 

JULY  29  ment    of    numbers.     Transcript.       Enclosed    in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 

Aug.  1.  C.  C.     169,  1,  398 

1775  Massachusetts.  House  of  Representatives.  Resolve  re- 

JULY  29  questing  a  detachment  to  protect  tire  Eastern 

coast.  Contemporary  copy  attested.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Horatio  Gates.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 
Aug.  4.  C.  C.  152,1,77 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  51,  note. 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  General  Court 

JULY  31  of   Massachusetts   Bay  [Watertown].      Inability 

to  make  detachment  requested.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Thomas  Mifflin. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  Aug.  4.  C.  C.  152,  1,  79 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  53. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  15 

1775  Henry,  P[atrick]  jr.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JULY  31  ing-ton  [Cambridge].     Recommending  [Maj.  John 

Gizzard]  Frazer.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  6,  164 

1775  Continental  Congress.     Establishment  of  state  of  appoint- 

[JtTLv]  ments  and  pay  of  officers  from  Commander   in 

chief  down;  memorandum  of  certain  staff  appoint 
ments.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  89,  23 

See:  Journals  of  Congress,  1775,  July  29.    Resolves  on  report  of  a 
Committee  of  the  Whole. 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Appropriating  money  for 

Au(i-  !  use  of   army.     A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  16 

1775  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

AuG-  1  ington,   Cambridge].      Efforts    of    Congress    to 

lighten  Washington's  burdens;  adjournment; 
powder;  blockade  of  Boston  harbor;  friendship 
of  Indians;  lack  of  news  from  England.  A.  L. 
S.  3  pp.  6,  175 

1775  [Noyes,  Belcher.]     Boston.     To   his  son.      The   situation 

ArG-  l  in    Boston;   sickness;   mortality    among  troops. 

Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Thomas  Mifflin.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1775,  Aug.  4. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  83 
1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

A  Tty--      A 

Congress,  Philadelphia].  Commissions;  recruit 
ing;  powder,  etc.  L.  S.  1-i  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Joseph  Reed.  Read  in  Congress  Sep.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  51 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    3,58. 

1775  Washington,    George.       Cambridge.       To    [Maj.]    Gen. 

AuG-  u  [Thomas]  Gage  [Boston].     Treatment  of  Ameri 

can  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Edmund  Randolph.  Enclosed  in 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1775,  Aug.  23.  C.  C.  152,  1,  87 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1889.    3,  79. 

1775  Gage,  Thomas.     Boston.     To  George   Washington  [Cam- 

Auo.  13  bridge].     Treatment  of  American  prisoners;  jus 

tification.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Edmund  Randolph.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 
Aug.  23.  C.  C.  152,  1,  103 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    3.  79,  note. 


16  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Washington,    George.       Cambridge.        To    [Maj.J    Gen. 

Auti-  19  [Thomas]    Gage   [Boston].       Irrelevancy   of    his 

answer  to  complaint  of  treatment  of  prisoners. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Edmund  Randolph.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Aug.  23. 

C.  C.    152,  1,  91 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    18X9.    ;;,  90. 

1775  Great  Britain,  Royal   Proclamation  for  suppressing  rebel 

lion  and  sedition.  Broadside.  2  pp.  London. 
Printed  by  Charles  Eyre  and  William  Stratum. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  Nov.  2.  C.  C.  152,  J ,  271 

1775  Tudor,  William.     [Cambridge.]     To   George   Washington 

[Cambridge].  Arduous  nature  of  his  duties;  pay 
and  assistants.  A.  L.  8.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 
Aug.  23.  C.  C.  152,  1,  99 

1775  Griffin,  Peter.      Ticonderoga.      Examination  of.      Report 

of  his  scout  around  St.  Johns.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thom 
son.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congi  ess  to  Wash 
ington,  1775,  Sep.  26.  89,  28 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  President  of 

the  New  York  Convention  [New  York].  Want 
of  powder.  Contemporary  copy  made  and 
attested  by  John  McKesson.  1  p.  Endorsed  by 
Charles  Thomson:  "'*  *  *  transmitted  from 
the  com"  of  N.  Y.  &  read  before  Congress  14 
Septr.  1775  "  "  Mr.  Chase  Mr.  Nelson  Mr.  Crane 
Mr.  Jay  Mr.  Duane  Mr.  Dyer  Mr.  Lynch,  Jay 
J.  Adams,  Lewis.  The  Delegates  from  Pensyl. 
having  informed  the  Congress  that  from  sundry 
occurrences  they  had  not  pd.  any  of  the  expenses 
&c  recommended  to  be  pd.  by  them  &  desiring 
that  some  members  be  added  from  other  Colonies 
as  sundry  debts  have  been  incurred  in  other 
colonies. 

Resolvd.  that  Mr  Chase  &c.  be  added  to  the 
delegates  from  Pen.  &  that  any  five  of  them  be  a 
quorum  to  settle  the  accots.  of  Expresses  riffle 
men  &  the  Hussars,  &c. "  C.  C.  152,  1,  107 

[1775]  Washington,  George.     [Cambridge.]     To  [the  President  of 

[AUG.  31]  Congress,   Philadelphia].      Appointments:     new 

fortifications  etc.     L.  S.     4pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Joseph  Reed.  C.  C.     152,  1,  95 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,104. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  17 

[1775]  Boston.     Fortifications  in  and  around.      Sketch   plan  of 

[AUG.]  American  and  British  intrenchments    [by  John 

Trumbull].  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Aug.  4. 

C.  C.    152,  1,  75 

[1775]  Roxbury.      American   intrenchments.      Sketch   plan   [by 

[Arc.]  John  Trumbull].     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washing 

ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Aug.  4. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  71 

1775  [Lee  Arthur?]     [London?]    To  [R.  H.  Lee?]    The  situation 

SEP.  -l.  in  Great  Britain;  arming  all  classes;  injury  to  com 

merce;  correspondence,  seizures  and  retaliation  in 
America;  forces  preparing  to  go  to  America;  peti 
tion  of  Congress;  free  trade  intention  of  America. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Lee, 
Richard  Henrv  to  Washington,  1775,  Nov.  13. 

7,  186 

1775  Douw,  Volckert  P[ieterse]   and  Oliver  Wolcott.    Albany 

SEP-  5-  [New  York].    Certificate  respecting  Rev.  [Samuel] 

Kirkland's  expenses.     D.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 

Sep.  30.  C.  C.     152,  1.  179 

1775  Schuyler,  [Philip  John].     Isle  aux  Noix  [Canada].     Proc- 

SEP-  5-  lamation  to  the  Inhabitants  of  Canada.     Purpose 

of  the  invasion.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1775, 
Sep.  26.  89,  25 

1775  Gamble,  Thomas.    Quebec.    To  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Thomas]  Gage 

SEP-  6-  [Boston].    Forwarding  cattle  to  Boston;  situation 

on  the  frontier;  sympathies  of  the  Canadians. 
L.  S.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  Con 
gress,  1775,  Oct.  5.  C.  C.  152,  1,  209 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  X.Y.    1889.    3,167, 
note. 

1775  Gamble,   Thomas.     Quebec.     To   Maj.    [William]  Sheriff 

SEP-  6-  [Boston].     Personal  mercantile  matters;  disposi 

tion  of  the  Canadians;  private  affairs.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  C.  C.  152,  1,  213 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  167, 
note. 

1775  [Trumbull,  Joseph.]     Cambridge.     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  6. '  ton  [Cambridge].     Purchase  of  flour  and  pork. 

A.  D.     2  pp.  C.  C.     152,  1,  113 

28632- 


18  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  7.  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Supplies  for  the  winter; 

salt  and  powder.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Joseph  Reed.  Read  in  Congress  Sep.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  109. 

1775  Continental  Army.      Council  of   War.      Near  St.    Johns, 

SEP.  7.  Canada.     Fortifying    Isle   aux    Noix.     Contem 

porary  cop}1.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Charles 
Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington.  1775,  Sep.  26.  89,  27 

1775  Washington,   George.     Cambridge.     To  the  general  offi- 

SEP.  8.  cers  of   the   Army.     Requesting   opinion   as  to 

attack  on  Boston.  Contemporary  copy.  In  hand 
writing  of  Joseph  Reed.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Sep.  14. 
Read  in  Congress  Sep.  29.  C.  C.  152,  1,  141 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  X.  Y.    1889.    3,114. 

1775  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Isle  aux  Noix.    To  [the  President 

SEP.  8  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Attack  on  St.  Johns 

and  subsequent  movements.    Contemporary  copy. 

i  4    pp.      In   handwriting   of    Charles   Thomson. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1775,  Sept.  26.  89,  31 

1775  Continental  Army,  Council  of   War.     Cambridge.     Min- 

SEP.  11  utes.      Deciding   against   an   attack   on   Boston. 

Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph 
Reed.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1775,  Sept.  14.  Read  in  Congress, 
Sept.  29.  C.  C.  152,  1,  141 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    3,  114. 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Pay  of  troops  in  Massa- 

SEP.  13  chusetts.     A.  D.  S.   of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1775,  Sep.  19.  89,  310 
1775               Getchell,  Dennis  and  Samuel  Berry.     Vassalboro  [12  miles 
SEP.  13                        above  Augusta,   Maine].      To  Reuben  Colburn. 
Account  of  their  journey  into  Canada.     Contem 
porary  copy.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Horatio 
Gates  with  note  by  Joseph  Reed  respecting  Col- 
burn.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  5.            C.  C.     152,  1,  205 

1775  Washington,  George.     [Cambridge.]     To    Col.    Benedict 

SEP.  14  Arnold  [Cambridge],     Instructions  for  the  Cana 

dian    Expedition.     Conciliation   of    inhabitants; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  19 

plundering,  etc.  D.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Joseph  Reed.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1775,  Sept.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  137 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,121. 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.    To  [George]  Washington, 

SEP.  19  Cambridge.     Money  for  army.     L.  S.   of  John 

Hancock.      1    p.      In    handwriting    of    Charles 

Thomson.  89,  21 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Case  of  Col.  John  Fenton. 

A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by 
John  Hancock.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washing 
ton.  89,  316 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [Ma]. 

SEP-  20  Gen.  Philip  John  Schuyler,  Isle  aux  Noix].    Sense 

of  Congress  respecting  his  operations  in  Canada. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress,  to  Washington,  1775,  Sept.  26.  89,  33 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP-  -1  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Articles  of  war;    pay 

of  officers;  clothing;  lack  of  mone}7;  subsistence, 

etc.     L.   S.     11  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Joseph 

Reed.     Read  in  Congress  Sept.  29. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  119 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,137. 

1775  Canada,  Expedition  against.     Route  to  Quebec  from  the 

CSEP-  211  Kennebec   River.      2   pp.      In    handwriting    of 

Joseph  Reed.     Enclosed  in  Washington   to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1775,  Sept.  21.     Read  in 

Congress  Sept.  29.  C.  C.     152,  1,  135 

1775  Arnold,  Benedict.      Fort  Weston  [Augusta,  Maine].      To 

^EP- 25  [George]      Washington      [Cambridge].       March 

toward  Canada;  disputes  of  rank  and  other  mat 
ters.  Contemporary  cop\T.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Horatio  Gates.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  201 

1775  Washington,  George.    Cambridge.    To  [the  Hartford  Com- 

>SEI>-  26  mittee  of  Safety,  Hartford,  Connecticut].    Treat 

ment  of  Maj.  [Christopher]  French  and  other 
British  officers;  privilege  of  wearing  their  swords. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
George  Baylor? .  C.  C.  152,  1,  117 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.     1889.    3,  150,  note. 


20  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  26  [George]    Washing-ton    [Cambridge].      Arrange 

ment  and  organization  of  army  and  miscellaneous 
military  matters.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
3  pp.  Answered  Oct.  12.*  89,  35 

1775  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

SEP.  26  ington    [Cambridge].     Personal    mentions   from 

Virginia;  disciplining  the  army;  appointment  of 

[Maj.  Thomas]  Mifflin,  Quartermaster   General; 

feeling  in  England  and  her  difficulty  in  raising 

men.     A.  L.  S.     4  pp.  6,  357 

1775  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.     Appointing  committee, 

SEP.  29-30  Lynch,  Franklin  and  Harrison,  to  confer  with  the 

Commander  in  Chief.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.     En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  Sept.  30.  89,  37 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  30  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Introducing  Rev.  [Sam 

uel]  Kirkland  to  Congress.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Joseph  Reed.  Read  in  Congress 
Oct.  25.  C.C.  152,1,175 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1SS9.   3,  153. 

1775  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  30  [George]    Washington    [Cambridge].      Appoint 

ment  of  Committee   of    Conference.     A.   L.   S. 

2  pp.     Answered  Oct.  12.*  89,  39 
[1775]            Continental   Congress,   Instructions  to   the  Committee  of 

[SEP.  30]  Conference.     Reorganization  and  pay  of  army: 

supplies,  recruiting.  Contemporary  copy.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Reed.  89,  41 

[1775]  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

[SEP.  30?]  [George  Washington,  Cambridge].     Intelligence 

of  British  forces  destined  for  America;  Hessians. 

A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     3  pp.  89,  49 

[1775]  Washington,  George.     [Cambridge.]     Address  to  the  In- 

[SEP.]  habitants  of  Canada.     Transcript.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 

Sept.  21.  C.C.    169,1,52 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    3,  126. 

[1775]  Continental  Army.    Subalterns.     Petition  to  George  Wash- 

[SEP.]  ington  for  increase  of  pay.     2  pp.     A.  D.  S.  of 

John    Smith.     Enclosed  in    Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1775,  Sept.  21.     Read  in 

Congress  Sept  29.  C.  C.     152,  1,  131 


WRITING  OF  THOMAS   MIFFLIN. 


tee,  KiHin-d  Henr 

In -ion    [(' 
\  i r«j  IK  :•( : 


Continents 


Contift«nta 


<  >rt.    1*2. 

nu-tio-  ,  U>    the  Coinmittt-e  o 
rjrani/atioii  Jin  -1  p:i\" 

^'ont^ni  orurv    v«--|v 


, 


89. 


P-uU-.I: 

rray. 


tMit  o!    '  '- 
i'o.ss  Sept. 


r  S  f      7.--    t:'t  i  f  / /•/  i -: •*«  /'/    ;,<;''•'' 

'A,  >.  /,  .;.,..  .,/s ..,< 

'          '          #/  .  •• "  >  '      /  f  /;  f  /   X   / 

-  '</,/<-/,„  ,,.  •:  ,,  ,. 


'/  '   /*        /.     S*t  r*  S--S7-      ,-,.  'x,    <;,   ly 


^X-^**-'       ^    2V-xx^^^>  •  " 

'  <"sn*s?'    ,'•'  ' '  ' •'  ' •  <&**Sr 


OF  THE 

UNIVERSITY 

OF 


COERESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  21 

[1775]  [Church,    Benjamin]    [Cambridge.]     To   Maj.    [Edward?] 

[SEP.?]  Cane   [Boston].     Losses  at   Bunker  Hill;   senti 

ment  of  liberty;  strength  of  Continental  Army; 
personal  matters.  Contemporary  copy  of  trans 
lation  of  an  intercepted  letter.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Elisha  Porter.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  193 

[1775]  Thompson,  William.     [Cambridge.]     Voucher  for  expendi- 

[SEP.?]  ture  of  $5,000  in  the  service.     Itemized  account. 

D.  8.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  I'2. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  233 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Pay  of  troops;  salt  pro- 

OCT.  2  visions;    rewards  in  event  of  attack  on  Boston. 

D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1775,  Oct.  3.         89,  43 

1775  Portsmouth,  Committee  of  Safety.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  2  ton  [Cambridge].     Capture  of  British  ship  with 

flour.  L.  S.:  H.  Wentworth,  Chairman.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  Oct.  5.  C.  C.  152,  1,  197 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.     To  [George]  Washington 

OCT.  3  [Cambridge].     Money  for  pay  of  army.     A.  L.  S. 

of  John  Hancock.     1  p.  89,  45 

1775  Continental  Army,  Council  of  War.     Cambridge.     Charges 

OCT.  3  against  Dr.  [Benjamin]  Church  for  holding  cor 

respondence  with  enemy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Stephen  Moylan.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
President  of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  189 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Fuel,  etc.,  for  arm}-; 

Dr.  [Benjamin]  Church;  captured  vessels;  Cana 
dians.  D.  S.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph 
Reed.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  181 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  162. 

1775  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  5  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Armed  ves 

sels  to  intercept  British  storeships.  A.  L.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  3pp.  Answered  Oct.  12.*  89,46 


22  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President,     To  [George  Washington, 

OCT.  5  Cambridge].     Intelligence  from  London;  plans  of 

the  Ministry;   military  preparations.     A.  L.  S. 

of  John  Hancock.     3  pp.  89,  1-8 

1775  Mifflin,  Thomas.     Cambridge.     Estimate  of  cost  of  bar- 

OCT.  5  racks  for  100  men.     A.  D.  S.     1   p.     Read  in 

Congress  Oct.  21.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress  1775,  Oct.  12. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  229 

1775  Lee,  Richard  Henry.    Philadelphia.    To  [George  Washing  - 

OCT.  8  ton,  Cambridge].    British  designs.    A.  L.  S.    1  p. 

7,  10 

1775  Trumbull,  Jonathan.     Lebanon.     To  Matthew  Griswold. 

OCT.  9  Commission  to  attend  the  Committee  of  Confer 

ence  at  Camp.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Seal  of  Connec 
ticut.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  51 

[1775]  Trumbull,  Joseph.      [Cambridge.]     Estimate   of    cost    of 

[OCT.  10]  supplies  for  army  of  22,000  from  Oct.  10,  1775 

to  May  10,  1776.  D.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Horatio  Gates.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  12.  Read 
in  Congress  Oct.  24.  C.  C.  152,  1,  225 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  12  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  Committee  from 

Congress;  hospital  directorship;  armed  vessels; 
Arnold's  expedition.  L.  S.  6  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Joseph  Reed.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct. 
21.  C.  C.  152,  1,  217 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  172. 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Subsistence  allowances  for 

OCT.  12  recruiting  service.     Contemporary  copy.      1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington  1777, 

May  20.  95,  320 

1775  Cowley,  William.      Middlesex    [Massachusetts].     Deposi- 

OCT.  12  tion  respecting  Maj.  John  Connolly.  D.  S.  3  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Horatio  Gates.    Record  of  oath 

to  above  taken  before  Abraham  Fuller.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1775, 

Oct.  12.     Read  before  Congress  Oct.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  237 

1775  Trumbull,   Jonathan.      Lebanon.     To    Nathanael    Wales. 

OCT.  12  Commission  to  attend  the  Committee  of  Confer 

ence  at  Camp.  D.  S.  1  p.  Seal  of  Connecticut. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  53 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  23 

1775  Jones,  Pearson.     Falmouth  [Massachusetts].     Account  of 

OCT.  16  the    destruction   of    Falmouth.      Contemporary 

copy.     (Made  at  Cambridge  Oct.  24  by  Horatio 

Gates).     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  247 

1775  Continental   Congress,    Committee   of    Conference.      Cam- 

OCT.  18-22  bridge.     Minutes  of  proceedings.     Organization 

of  army:  pay,  clothing,  arms,  supplies,  recruiting, 

etc.     A.  D.  S.  of  Joseph  Reed.    28pp.         89,54 

Committee:  Matthew  Griswold,  Nathanael  Wales  from  Connecticut; 
Nicholas  Cooke  from  Rhode  Island;  Thomas  Lynch,  Benjamin  Frank 
lin,  Benjamin  Harrison  from  Congress;  James  Bowdoin,  James  Otis, 
William  Sever  and  Walter  Spooner  from  Massachusetts. 

1775  Gridley,  Richard.     Cambridge.    To  [George]  Washington 

OCT.  20  [Cambridge].     Inventoiy  of  ordnance  stores  nec 

essary  for  the  army.  Transcript.  Transmitted 
to  Congress.  C.  C.  169, 1,  103 

1775  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

OCT.  20  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Scheme  for 

destruction  of   British   fleet   in   Boston   harbor. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Charles  Thomson.     Answered  Nov.  8.*         89,72 

1775  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

OCT.  22  ington  [Cambridge].     News  from  Virginia;  news 

from  Canada;  importance  of  that  country;  pow 
der;  death  of  Peyton  Randolph.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
Answered  Nov.  8.  7,  68 

1775  Parsons,  Samuel  H[olden],    Roxbury  [Massachusetts].     To 

OCT.  23  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Number  of 

officers  and  men  willing  to  continue  in  the  service. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  263 

1775  Storrs,  Experience.     Cambridge.     To  G[eorge]  Washing- 

OCT.  23  ton  [Cambridge].     Officers  and  men  willing  to 

continue  in  the  service.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 

Oct.  30.  C.  C.     152,  1,  265 

1775  Webb,  Charles.     Winter  Hill  [near  Boston].     To  George 

OCT.  23  Washington,  Cambridge.     Officers  and  men  will 

ing  to  continue  in  the  service.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  cf  Con 
gress,  1775,  Oct.  30.  C.  C.  152,  1,  269 


24  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  24  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Destruction   of    Fal- 

mouth.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph 
Reed.  Read  in  Congress  Nov.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  241 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1889.    3,  181. 

1775  Washington,   George.     [Cambridge.]     To   Maj.   [Christo- 

OCT.  25  pher]   French   [Hartford].      Right   to   wear   his 

sword.     Contemporary  cop}'.     In  handwriting  of 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  C.  C.     152,  1,  251 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  151,  note. 

1775  Reed,  Joseph.     Cambridge.     To  Thomas  Seymour,  Hart- 

OCT.  26  ford.     Dispute  over  Maj.  [Christopher]  French's 

claim  to  right  to  wear  his  sword.     Contemporary 

copy.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

C.  C.     152,1,251 

1775  Arnold,  Benedict.    Chaudiere  Pond  [Canada].    To  [George] 

OCT.  27  Washington  [Cambridge].    Account  of  his  march. 

Contemporary  copy.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Nov.  1 9. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  287 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Ordering  raising  of  a  com- 

OCT.  28  pany  of  matrosses  in  New  York.     Contemporary 

copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  and  attested  by 
Robert  Benson.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

89,  74 

[1775]  Virginia  Gazette  (The).     Williamsburg.     Clipping  of  ac- 

OCT.  28  count  of  Lord  Dunmore's  attack  on  Hampton  and 

consequent  order  of  the  Virginia  Committee  of 

Safety.     Enclosed   in    Lee,    Richard    Henry   to 

Washington,  1775,  Nov.  13.  7,  186 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  30  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Resignation  of  officers. 

L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Reed. 

Read  in  Congress  Nov.  7.  C.  C.     152,  1,  255 

Printed  :  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  190. 

[1775]  Washington,  George.     [Cambridge.]     To  Capt.  Nicholas 

[OCT.]  Broughton  [Cambridge].     Instructions  for  cruis 

ing  in  the  schooner  Hannah.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Horatio  Gates. 
Read  in  Congress  Oct.  21.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Oct.  12. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  235 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  »         25 

[1775]  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference.     Memo- 

[OCT.]  ranclum  of  Washington's   instructions  to   Capt. 

[Nicholas]  Broughton  and  arrangements  of  Con 
gress  respecting  prizes  taken  by  armed  vessels. 
I  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

89,  71 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  2  Congress,     Philadelphia].       Recruiting    orders; 

British  proclamations.    A.  L.  S.    2  pp.    Read  in 

Congress  Nov.  13.  C.  C.     152,  1,  259 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    3,  193. 

1775  Massachusetts,   House  of   Representatives.      Resolves  re- 

Nov-  3  specting  muster  rolls  of  Massachusetts  troops. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Perez  Morton. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Charles  Morse.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  89,  75 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Pay,  rations,  clothing,  etc. 

Nov.  6  of  army;  regulations  for  government;  duties  of 

officers,  etc.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  8  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Timothy  Matlack,  attested  by 
Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1775,  Nov.  7.  89,  77 

1775  Continental  Army.     General  return.     Cambridge.     State- 

^ov-  6  ment   of    numbers.       Transcript.      Enclosed    in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1775, 

Nov.  8.  C.  C.     169,  1,  401 

1775  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

Nov-  ~  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].      Enclosing 

resolves.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  An 
swered  Nov.  19.*  89,  81 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov-  8  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Plan  for  destruction  of 

British  fleet  at  Boston;  naval  captures;  reenlist- 
ments.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Referred  to  Wythe, 
E.  Rutledge,  J.  Adams,  W.  Livingston,  Frank 
lin,  Wilson,  and  Johnson.  Reported  Nov.  23. 
Agreed  to  Nov.  25.  For  report  as  adopted  see 
Journals  of  Congress  that  date.  C.  C.  152, 1,  275 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,202. 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Free  postage  of  delegates 

Nov.  8  mail.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     Counter 

signed  by  John  Hancock.  Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  89,  100 


26  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Arnold,  B[enedict].     Point  Levi  [Canada].     To  Brig.  Gen. 

Nov.  8  [Richard]   Montgomery  [Camp  near  St.  Johns]. 

Difficulties  of  march;  condition  of  Quebec;  cross 
ing  of  St.  Lawrence.  Contemporary  copy.  In 
handwriting  of  Horatio  Gates?  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 
Dec.  4.  C.  C.  152, 'l,  317 

1775  Arnold,  Benedict].     Point  Levi  [Canada].     To  [George] 

Nov.  8  Washington   [Cambridge].      Scarcity   of    provi 

sions;  Col.  [Roger]  Enos's  retreat;  Quebec.  Con 
temporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Horatio 
Gates?  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  4.  C.  C.  152,  1,  317 

1775  Enos,  Roger.     Brunswick,  near  Kennebec.     To  [George] 

Nov.  9  Washington  [Cambridge].     Reasons  for  his  re 

turn;  scarcity  of  provisions.  Contemporary 
copy.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1775,  Nov.  19.  C.  C.  152,  1,  287 
1775  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To  Gen. 

Nov.  10  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Forwarding 

resolves.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     An 
swered  Nov.  19*.  89,  104 
1775               Continental   Congress,  Resolve.      Free   postage   of    Com- 
Nov.  10                       mander-in-chief 's  mail.    A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 
son.     Countersigned  by  John  Hancock.     Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.                                    89,  100 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Spys  to  be  sent  to  Nova 

Nov.  10  Scotia;   raising  battalions  of  marines.     A.  D.  S. 

of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1775,  Nov.  10. 

89,  101 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

N°v-  11  Congress,   Philadelphia].      Captures    by    armed 

vessels;  reenlistments;  officers  and  men;  move 
ments  of  enemy.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Stephen  Moylan.  Read  in  Congress  Nov.  20. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  279 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  213. 

1775  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

Nov.  13  ington,  Cambridge].     Intelligence  from  England; 

British  army  to  remove  to  Long  Island;  goods 

sent  into  Canada  to  bribe  the  Indians;  success  at 

Chamblee;    [John    Murray,    Earl]    Dunmore   in 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  27 

Virginia;  armed  vessels;  powder  in  Virginia; 
treaty  with  Ohio  Indians.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  7, 185 

1775  Lynch,  Thomas.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

Nov.  13  Cambridge].     [Lt.]  Col.  [Joseph]  Reed's  delay  in 

returning  to  camp;   additional  pay  for  officers; 

enlisting  New  Englanders;   means  of  obtaining 

peace;    powder;    Canada;    news   from    Virginia; 

articles  of  war  and  effect  on  officers.  A.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  7,  189 

1775  Arnold,  Benedict.     St.  Marie,  2£  Leagues  from  Point  Levi. 

Nov.  14  Xo  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     His  situ 

ation.  Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of 
Horatio  Gates?  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  4. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  317 

1775  Montgomery,  Richard.     [Montreal.]     To  [Maj.  Gen.  Philip 

Nov.  17  John    Schuyler?     Albany].     The  situation;  [Sir 

Guy]  Carleton's  strength.  Contemporary  copy. 
In  handwriting  of  Horatio  Gates?  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1775,  Dec.  4.  C.  C.  152,  1,  317 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  19  Congress  [Philadelphia],     Raising  of  battalions 

of  marines;  accounts  from  Canada;  reenlistments. 

L.  S.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Stephen  Moy  Ian. 

Read  in  Congress  Nov.  27.  C.  C.     152,  1,  283 

Printed:  \Vritings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.     1889.     3,  225. 

1775  Lovell,  James.  Boston.  To  [George]  Washington  [Cam- 

Nov.  19  bridge].  His  distressed  condition.  A.  L.  S. 

2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  18.  C.  C.  152,  1,  365 

1775  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.  Quebec.  Proclamation  ordering  all 

Nov.  22  persons  to  quit  the  province  who  do  not  enroll  in 

the  militia.     Broadside  in  English  and  French. 

2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  31.  C.  C.  152,  1,395 

1775  Bayley,  Jacob.  Newbury  [New  Hampshire].  To  Col. 

Nov.  24  [Moses]  Little  [Cambridge?].  Route  to  Canada 

viaSt.  John;  importance  of  the  province.    A.L.  S. 

4  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  25.  C.  C.  152,  1,  391 
1775  Continental  Congress,  Committee  report.  Nature  of  prizes 

of   armed   vessels;    courts  of    admiralty;    libel; 

shares  of  captors.    Contemporary  copy.    In  hand- 


28  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

writing  of  Timothy  Matlack.  Signed  by  John 
Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1775,  Dec.  22.  89,  106 

Committee  of  seven  appointed  Nov.  17:  Wythe  E.  Rutledge,  J.  Ad 
ams,  W.  Livingston,  Franklin,  Wilson  and  Johnson;  2d  resolve  of  this 
report  recommitted  Dec.  14;  and  substitute  resolution  of  Congress 
adopted  Dec.  19.  See:  Journals  of  Congress  (ed.  1904)  of  these  dates. 

1775  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

N°v-  26  ington,  Cambridge].     Successes  in  Canada;  Brit 

ish  reenforcement  of  Boston;  Canada  committee. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  7,  233 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  28  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Command  of  the  artil 

lery;  reenlistment  of  troops;  fortifications.  L. 
S.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Stephen  Mo}Tlan. 
"Considd.  7th "  [December].  C.  C.  152,  1,  291 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    18X9.    3,  241. 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

N°v-  30  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Capture  [of  the  Nancy} 

by  Capt.  [John]  Manly.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Stephen  Moylan.  Head  in  Congress 
Dec.  11.  C.  C.  152,  1,  301 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  261. 

1775  Continental  Congress.  Resolves.  Battalion  of  Marines; 

Nov.  30  pay,  etc.,  for  Army;  prizes.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thornso.:,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1775,  Dec.  2.  89,  108 

1775  Continental  Army.     General  Court  Martial.     Cambridge. 

DEC.  l  Trial  of  Lt.  Col.   [Roger]   Enos.     Evidence  and 

decision  of  the  court.     Transcript.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 

Dec.  11.  C.  C.     169,  1,  138 

1775  Putnam,  Israel,      Cambridge.     To   [George]   Washington 

DEC.  1  [Cambridge].     Recommending  Col.  Henry   Bab- 

cock  for  brigadier  general.  L.  S.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  Dec.  4.  C.  C.  152,  1,  313 

1775  Massachusetts,  House  of  Representatives.     [Watertown.] 

Order  appointing  committee  to  confer  with  Gen. 
[George]  Washington  on  defense  of  Cape  Cod 
harbour.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Stephen  Moylan.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  4. 

C.  C.    152,  1,  325 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  29 

1775  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  2  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Money   for 

arm}-;  Dr.  [John]  Connolly;  [John  Murray,  Earl] 

Dunmore;  prizes  and  miscellaneous  matters.     A. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     3  pp.  89,  113 

1775  Continental  Congress.     Resolves.    Artillery  regiment;  ex- 

DEC.  2  tract  from  resolves  of  Nov.  IT ;  prisoners  and  goods 

taken  in  prizes;  supplies  for  prisoners;  payment 
of  Army;  exchanges;  miscellaneous  military  mat 
ters;  expresses;  exchange  of  Ethan  Allen.  A. 
D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John 
Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1775,  Dec.  2.  89,  108 

1775  "Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC. 4  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Captures   by   armed 

vessels;  troops  returning  home.  Canadian  affairs. 
L.  S.  8  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Stephen  Moylan. 
Read  in  Congress  Dec.  13.  Referred  to  the  com 
mittee  of  Nov.  17.  See:  Committee  report  1775, 
Nov.  25.  C.  C.  152,  1,  305 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.Y.    1889.    3,25(3. 

1775  Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     General  and  field  officers' 

DEC.  4  commands.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1775,  Dec.  8.  89,  119 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  Jonathan  Trum- 

DEC.  5  bull    [Lebanon,    Connecticut].       Enlistment    of 

troops;  new  establishment:  filling  up  of  the  army. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  11. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  383 

1775  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

DEC.  6  ington,  Cambridge].     Affairs  in  Virginia;  armed 

vessels:    matters   on   the   Kanawha;    news  from 

Canada.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  7,  265 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  7  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Seizure  of  inhabitants 

of  St.  Johns  by  armed  vessels;  John  Anderson's 
royalist  S37mpathies.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Stephen  Moylan.  C.  C.  152,  1,  329 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.  1889.    3,  257  and  261. 

1775  Continental  Congress.    Resolve.    Authority  to  call  out  mili- 

DEC.  7  tia.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned 

by  John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1775,  Dec.  8.     89,  120 


30  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.  To  [George] 

DEC.  8  Washington    [Cambridge].      Forwarding    money 

for  army.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Charles  Thomson.  89,  115 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.   Philadelphia.  To  [George] 

DEC.  8  Washington    [Cambridge].       Cannon    and    lead; 

backwardness  of  enlistments;  Col.  [Benedict]  Ar 
nold  in  Canada.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.  Ans\vered 
Dec,  18.*  89,  116 

1775  Lynch,  Thomas.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

DEC.  8  Cambridge].     The  situation;  news  from  Canada; 

a  Member  of  Congress.  [John  Adams]  going  to 
New  England.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  '  7,  272 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  11  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Capt.  [John]  Manly's 

captures;    militia;    enlistments;    smallpox,    etc. 

L.  S.    4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Stephen  Moylan. 

C.  C.     152,  l",  335 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.  1889.    3.  270. 

1775  Morgan,   John.      General    Hospital.      [Cambridge].      To 

DEC.  12  [George]  Washington,  [Cambridge].     Hospital  at 

Roxbury;  general   hospital   matters.     A.    L.    S. 

2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1775,  Dec,  14.          C.  C.     152,  1,  343 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  14  Congress, Philadelphia].  Marines;  hospital;  small 

pox  in  Boston.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Stephen  Moylan.  C.  C.  152,  1,  339 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.  1889.    3,  274. 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC-  14  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Messrs.    Penct   &   de 

Pliarne's  scheme  to  furnish  arms  and  ammunition. 

Letter-book   copy.     In    handwriting   of   Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  M.  I,  155 

1775  Washington,  George.  Cambridge.  To  [the  President  of 

Congress,  Philadelphia].  Intelligence  of  troops 
leaving  Boston.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Stephen  Moylan.  C.  C.  152,  1,  347 

1775  Wadsworth,  Peleg.  [Cambridge.]  To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  16  ton  [Cambridge].  Report  on  fortifying  Cape 

Cod.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775, 
Dec.  25.  C.  C.  152,  1,  379 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  31 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  18  Congress,  Philadelphia].     [John  Murray,]  Lord 

Dunmore  in  Virginia;  works  on  Lechmere  Hill; 

enlistments,  etc.     L.  S.     5  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Stephen  Moylan.  C.  C.     152,  1,  351 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  285. 

1775  Washington,  George.    Cambridge.    To  [Maj.  Gen.  Sir  Wil- 

DEC.  18  Ham  Howe,  Boston].     Retaliation  for  treatment 

of  Col.  [Ethan]  Allen.  Contemporary  attested 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Stephen  Moy 
lan.  Enclosed  in  Y\"ashington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1T75,  Dec.  18.  C.  C.  152,  1,  361 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  19  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Transmitting    letter. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.  C.  C.     152,  1,  369 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Trial  of  prizes  of  armed 

DEC.  20  vessels.       Contemporary    copy.       A.    D.   S.    of 

Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1775,  Dec.  22.  89,  110 

1775  Howe,  [Sir]  William.     Boston.     To  George  Washington, 

DEC.  21  Cambridge.     Treatment  of  [Col.    Ethan]  Allen. 

Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  377 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  284, 
note. 

1775  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To  George 

DEC.  22  Washington  [Cambridge].  Reenlistments;  prizes 

taken  by  armed  vessels;  attack  on  Boston  and 
minor  military  matters.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  3  pp.  Answered  Jan.  4,  1776*.  7,  334 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Authorizing  attack  on 

DEC.  22  Boston  if  expedient.  A.  L).  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1775,  Dec.  22.  7,  333 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC-  25  Congress,  Philadelphia].     [Dr.  John]  Connolly; 

pay  for  the  army;  fortifications.  L.  S.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Stephen  Moylan. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  373 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  294. 


32  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1775  Bours,  John.     Newport  [Rhode  Island].     Oath  to  refrain 

DEC.  25  from  assisting  the  British.     Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  31.  C.  C.  152,  1,  389 

1775  Continental  Congress,  Committee  report.     Imprisonment  of 

DEC.  26  soldiers  for  debt.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Matlack,  attested  by 

Charles  Thomson.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

89,  121 

Committee  appointed  Dec.  8:  J.  Wilson  and  W.  Livingston. 

1775  Massachusetts,  General  Court.     Report  of  Committee  re- 

DEC.  26  specting  pay  for  militia  at  Braintree,  Weymouth, 

and  Hingham.  Resolve  of  Council  thereon.  Con 
temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Horatio  Gates.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1775,  Dec.  31. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  403 

1775  Continental  Army.     General  Return.     Cambridge.     Tabu- 

DEC.  30  Jar  statement  of  members  by  regiments.     1  p. 

A.  D.  S.  of  Horatio  Gates.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Dec. 
31.  C.  C.  152,  1,  399 

1775  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 
DEC.  31  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Pay    for    the    army; 

employment  of  negroes.  L.  S.  0  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Stephen  Moylan.  Received  Jan.  15. 
Referred  to  Wythe,  Adams,  and  Wilson. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  381 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  305. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  President  of 
JAN.  4  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Situation  of  the  army; 

British  reinforcements;  designs  of  enemy;  the 
King's  speech.  Unsigned.  3  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Con 
gress  Jan.  13.  C.  C.  152,  1,  407 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,312. 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.      Patriotism    of    James 

JAN.  5  Lovell.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  counter 

signed  by  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Jan.  6-18. 

90,  53 

1776  Adams,   John.     Watertown.      To    [George    Washington, 

JAN.  6  Cambridge].     Opinion    on  Maj.   Gen.  [Charles] 

Lee's  plan.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  8,  29 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  .  33 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  6-18  [George]    Washington    [Cambridge].      Rank    of 

aids;  Allen  Cameron,  [Dr.  John]  Connolly,  and 
[Dr.  John  F.  D.]  Smyth;  formation  of  army  in 
Canada;  pay  for  troops;  saltpetre;  barbarity  of 
British;  militia;  news  from  Canada.  L.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Charles 
Thomson.  90,  56 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  6-21  [George]  Washington.  [Morristown,  New  Jersey]. 

[James]  Lovell;  rank  of  aids;  [Allen]  Cameron, 
[Dr.  John]  Connolly,  and  [Dr.  John  F.  D.] 
Smyth;  defense  of  Canada;  paymaster's  bills; 
saltpetre;  [John  Murray,]  Lord  Dunmore's  bar 
barity;  Massachusetts  militia;  powder;  disaster 
at  Quebec.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.  90,  56 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Virginia  troops;  western 

JAN.  8  frontiers.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1776,  Jan  10.  13,  53 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Troops  to  be  raised  for 

JAN.  8  service  in  Canada;  purchase  of  salt-petre.     A.  D. 

S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1776,  Jan.  6-18.  90,  53 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Free  postage  for  soldiers. 

JAN-  9  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by 

John  Hancock.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

89,  100 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Forwarding  money ;  post- 

JAN~-  9  age    of    soldiers'    mail.     A.    D.    §.    of    Charles 

Thomson,  countersigned  John  Hancock.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  Jan.  6-18.  90,  53 

Postage  resolve  same  as  preceding  entry. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  11  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Defense  of  New  York; 

Maj.  [Thomas]  Knowlton's  exploit.     L.  S.     3pp. 

In   handwriting  of   Stephen   Moylan.     Read  in 

Congress  Jan.  22.  C.  C.     152,  1,  411 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  332. 

1776               Schuyler,Ph[ilipJohn].    Albany  [New  York].    To  [George] 
JAN-  13  Washington   [Cambridge].     Reenforcements  for 

28632—06 3 


34    .  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Canada.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  George  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Jan.  19. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  429 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

Congress,  Philadelphia].  Want  of  fire-arms;  re- 
enforcements  of  the  British.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress  Jan.  25.  C.  C.  152, 1,  415 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  337. 

1776  Continental  Congress,   Resolve.     Rank   of   officers.     Con 

temporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph 
Reed.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  15,  267 

1776  Rhode  Island,  General   Assembly.     Providence.     To  the 

Rhode  Island  delegates  in  Congress.  Situation 
of  the  colon}';  its  need  of  defense.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Apr.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  635 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Draftstopa}Tarmy;  enlist- 

JAX.  16  ment  of  negroes;  chaplains.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  Jan.  6-18.  90,  53 

1776  Massachusetts,  House  of  Representatives  [Watertown]. 

JAN.  16  Report  of  Committee  and  resolve  respecting  re 

cruits  furnishing  their  own  arms.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Lewis. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Jan.  19.  C.  C.  152,  1,  433 

1776  Lynch,  Thomas.  Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washington 

JAX-  16  [Cambridge].     Courts  of  Admiralty  and  military 

matters;  delay  in  furnishing  money;  troops  to 
be  raised;  expense;  attitude  of  Britain;  Lord 
Drummond  and  his  information;  powder.  A.  L. 
S.  3  pp.  8,  69 

1776  Continental  Army.     Council  of  War.     Cambridge.     Rais- 

JAN.  18  ing   troops    for   Canada.      Contemporary   copy. 

2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Horatio  Gates.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress  1776,  Jan.  19.  C.  C.  152,  1,  423 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  19  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Affairs  in  Canada;  rais- 


CORRESPONDENCE  OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  35 

ing  of  troops  for  service  there.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp. 
Read  in  Congress  Jan.  27.  Referred  to  Lynch, 
Wythe,  Sherman,  Ward,  and  J.  Adams. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  4 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  359. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To   the   Colonies   of 

JAN.  19  Massachusetts,  Connecticut  and  New  Hampshire. 

Troops  for  Canada.     L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  George  Baylor.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1775,  Jan.  19. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  427 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  362. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Enlistment  of  seamen  for 

JAN.  19  South  Carolina;  reenforcements  for  Canada.     A. 

D.   S.   of    Charles   Thomson,   countersigned   by 

John  Hancock.     4  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Jan.  20.       90,  69 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  20  [George]    Washington   [Cambridge],     Defeat  in 

Canada;  reenforcements;  raising  of  troops,  etc. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     3  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Timothy  Matlack.  90,  57 

1776  Continental   Army.     Commissary    General's  Department. 

JAN.  20  List   of   persons  employed.       A.   D.  of   Joseph 

Trumbull.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in   Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Jan.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  443 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  20  [George]    Washington    [Cambridge].      Canadian 

situation;  reenforcements;  naming  South  Caro 
lina  armed  vessels;  capture  of  [Dr.  John  F.  D.] 
Smyth;  raising  of  troops;  minor  matters.  L.  S* 
of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Timothy  Matlack.  90,  58 

1776  Continental  Congress,    Resolve.     Officers  and  money  for 

JAN.  20  Canada.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  counter 

signed  by  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Jan  20. 

90,  69 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN-  24  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Commissary  General's 

department;  accounts  of  the  army;  military  situa 
tion;  marines.  L.  S.  4pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.  152,  1,  435 


36  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1776  Continental  Congress.  Address  to  the  Inhabitants  of  Canada. 

JAN-  24  Exertions  for  their  relief.  Contemporary  copy. 

3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Stephen  Moylan.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  90,  72 

1776  Washington,  George.  Cambridge.  To  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philip 

JAN.  27  John]  Schuyler  [Albany].  Canadian  affairs; 

Coughnawaga  Indians.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Lewis.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  Jan.  30.  C.  C.  152,  1,  455 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  375. 

1776  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JAN-  29  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Raising  of 

troops;  prosecution  of  the  war.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Matlack. 

8,  132 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Raising  troops  for  Can- 

JAN.  29  ada.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned 

by  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  90,  74 

1776  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Raising  troops  for  Can- 

JAN-  29  ada.    A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned 

by  John  Hancock.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

90,  74 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  30  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Affairs  in  Canada;  pay 

of  the  army;  powder;  armed  vessels.  L.  S.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  Feb.  9.  Referred  to  Chase,  .J.  Adams, 
Penn,  Wythe  and  Edward  Rutledge. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  447 

•  Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,383. 

1776  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].      Cambridge.      To   [Maj.]   Gen. 

JAN.  30  [Sir   William]    Howe    [Boston.]      Exchange   of 

James  Lovell.     D.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting   of 

George  Lewis.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1776,  Feb.  9. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  473 

1776  Continental     Congress,   Resolves.      Tent-cloth   and   arms. 

JAN.  30  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by 

John  Hancock.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

1776  90,  74 

JAN.  30  Coughnawaga  Indians.  [Cambridge.]  Talk  with  Gen. 
[George]  Washington.  Offers  of  peace  and 
alliance. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  37 

Pasmiquoddy  Indians.  Talk  with  Washington.  Offers  of 
peace;  request  for  powder.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  George 
Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  .1775,  Jan.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  459 

Dated  in  error,  Jan.  31. 

1776  Continental  Army.     Quartermaster  General's  Department. 

JAN-  List  of  Clerks  and  Assistants.     A.  D.  of  Thomasi 

Mifflin.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  Jan.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  439 

1776  Halifax,    Proposed    expedition    against.     General    plan. 

[JAN.]  Copied  and  attested  by  Stephen  Moylan.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1775,  Jan.  30.  C.  C.     152,  1,  463 
1776              Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     Boston.     To  George  Washington 
FEB-  2                          [Cambridge].     Exchange  of  James  Lovell.    Con 
temporary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  George 
Lewis.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  Feb.  9.  C.  C.     152,  1,  475 

1776  Drummond,  [Earl  of  Perth,  James,  Lord].    New  York.    To 

FEB.  5  Brig.    Gen.    [James]  Robertson,    Boston.     Sug 

gested  negotiation  for  peace.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Feb.  14.  C.  C.  152,  1,  489 

1776  Lynch,  Thomas.     New  York.     To  [George  Washington, 

FEB.  5  Cambridge].     Weak   state   of    New   York   city; 

Lord  Drummond's  purposes.    Recent  copy.    2  pp. 

8,  144 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  9  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Disadvantages  arising 

from  short  enlistments.     A.  L.  S.     4  pp.     Read 

in  Congress  Feb.  22.     Referred  to  Committee  of 

the  Whole.  C.  C.     152,  1,  477 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  406. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  President  of 

FEB.  9  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Pay  of  the  Connecticut 

troops.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Mar.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  481 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  9  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Prize  courts;  recruit- 


38  LIBKAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

ing;  prisoners;  arms.  L.  S.  6  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Stephen  Moylan.  Read  in  Congress 
Feb.  22.  C.  C.  152,  1,  465 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  14  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Lord  Drummond's  ad 

vances;  reports  from  Nova  Scotia;  subsistence 
of  prisoners.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
Feb.  29.  Referred  to  Chase,  J.  Adams,  Penn, 
Wythe,  and  Rutledge.  C.  C.  152,  1,  485 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    3,  419. 

1776  Continental  Army.    Council  of  War.    Cambridge.    Advisa- 

FEB.  16  bility  of  attacking  Boston.     Contemporary  copy. 

3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  Feb.  18.  C.  C.  152,  1,  501 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  18  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Decision  of  Council  of 

War  on  attacking  Boston;  lack  of  powder.  A. 
L.  S.  4  pp.  Read  in  Congress  Mar.  6. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  497 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  425. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  26  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Fortifying  Dorchester 

Heights;  movements  of  enemj^.     Unsigned.     3 

pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress  Mar.  6.  C.  C.     152,  1,  505 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    18S9.    3,  432. 

[1776]  Willard,  Aaron  and  Moses  Child.     [Cambridge?]     Report 

[FEB.]  [to    George   Washington,    Cambridge].      Condi 

tions  in  Nova  Scotia.  A.  D.  S.  of  Willard,  signed 
also  by  Child.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress  1776,  Feb.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  495 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Settlement  of  seniority  of 

MAR.  2  officers.      Contemporary  copy.     In  handwriting 

of  Joseph  Reed,  with  explanatory  note  by  Charles 

Thomson.  15,  267 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.    To  George 

MAR.  6  Washington  [Cambridge].     Accounts;  establish 

ment  of  Middle  and  Southern  Departments  and 
commanders  for  same;  command  in  Canada;  man 
ufacture  of  powder  and  arms.  L.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 
Answered  Mar.  19*.  8,  210 


COKRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  39 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  7-9  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Fortifications  at  Dor 

chester  Heights;  plans  for  engagement;  approach 
ing  evacuation  of  Boston  by  enemy.  L.  S.  8  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress  Mar.  15.  C.  C.  152,  1,  509 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  448. 

1776  Continental  Congress.     Minute  of  election  of  Henry  B[eek- 

MAR-  8  man]     Livingston    to    lieutenant-colonel.      Con 

temporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph 
Reed.  15,  267 

1776  Boston,  Selectmen.     Statement  looking  toward  preserva- 

-AlAK<  8  tion  of  the  town  on  withdrawal  of  the  British. 

[Unaddressed  but  sent  to  Washington.]  Contem 
porary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  William  Pal 
frey.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress  1776,  Mar.  7-9.  C.  C.  152,  1  5i7 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington   (Ford)  N.  Y.     1889.    3,  457,  note. 

1776  Learned,  Ebenezer.     Roxbury  [Massachusetts].     To  [Jona- 

MAK-  9  than  and  Thomas]  Amory  and  [Peter]  Johannot 

[Roxbury].  [George]  Washington's  answer  to 
statement  of  the  Boston  Selectmen.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  William 
Palfrey.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776,  Mar.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  519 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  458,  note. 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  11  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Minor  mili 

tary  matters.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.  Answered 
Mar.  27*.  8,  222 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR-  13  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Approaching   evacua 

tion  of  Boston;  preparations  to  defend  New  York. 
L.  S.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Mar.  22. 

C.  C.     152,  1.  521 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  467. 

1776  Continental  Army,  Council  of  War.     Roxbury  [Massachu- 

MAR.  13  setts].     Marching   troops  to  New   York.     Con 

temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
William  Palfrey.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress  1776,  March  13. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  527 


40  LIBRARY    OP    CONGRESS 

1776  Lee,  Richard  Henry.    Philadelphia.    To   [George  Wash- 

MAR.  13  ington,  Cambridge].     Forwarding  letters;  [Maj.] 

Gen.  [Charles]  Lee  going  south.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

8,  233 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the   officer   com- 

MAR.  14  manding    the    American   forces   at   New  York. 

[Maj.  Gen.  William  Alexander,  Lord  Stirling]. 
Defense  of  New  York.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Stephen  Moylan.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Mar.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  531 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,471. 

1776  British  Army,  Provision  return.    Contemporary  copy.    1  p. 

[MAR.  16?]  In  handwriting  of  Thomas  Mifflin?    Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 

Mar.  24.  C.  C.     152,  1,  561 

1776  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

MAR.  17  [George]  Washington,  [Cambridge].     Treatment 

of  [Lt.]  Col.  [Archibald]  Campbell  in  retalia 
tion  for  that  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  dis 
couragement  to  foreigners  proposing  to  come  to 
America.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Mar.  21. 

90,  104 

1776  Cheever,  Ezekiel.     [Boston.]      Return  of  ordnance  stores 

MAR.  17  left  in  Boston  by  the  British.     Transcript.     En 

closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1776,  Mar.  27.  C.  C.  169,  1,  401 

1776  Frye,   Joseph.      Cambridge.      To   [George]    Washington 

MAR.  18  [Cambridge].     Resigning  his  commission.     A.  L. 

S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1775,  Mar.  14.  C.  C.  152, 1,  549 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [Maj.   Gen.  Wil- 

MAR.  19  Ham    Alexander,    Lord    Stirling,    New    York]. 

Evacuation  of  Boston;  troops  ordered  to  New 
York.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  William  Grayson.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Mar.  19.  C.  C.  152,  1,  535 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,479, 
note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  19  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Occupation  of  Boston 

by  the  American  Army.     Unsigned.     2  pp.     In 


WRITING  OF  JOSEPH   REED. 


1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge. 

Mvr  manding    the    American    for'1-..' 

(Maj.  Gen.  William  Alexander 
Defense  of   New  York.     L.  S. 
writing  of  Stephen  Moyhci. 


1776  Continental 


t.!  Cm.   (AtvliibiUu] 
for  that   of  [Miij.]  Gc. 


AnnTiea.     L.    S.    of  .  -!.u>  Hnf"  :.  nj». 

haii(i\vrltin^  of  Jaroh  Hush. 

Ciieever,   Kzek'u  •!. 

left  in  Boston    •  itrirish 

closed  in  \\  a  h    vrtl>"  tot  he  !';•••• 

177»).  Mar.  _-7. 
Frv.    -toseph.      (;um!)riilgf-.      To   [(reorp-ej    VVashin-:: 

(Vambrid^'j.     Kr>i^nin<r  his  c'uniui.Sfsipm 

1  p.      Kudosed   in    Washington  10  the  i'n 

dent  of  Con^r.-^.  1  775,  Mar.  14.     C.  C. 

Washingu.a.  George.     Cambridge.     To   ;M;i].    Gen. 

li-uii     Alexander.    Lord     Stirling,     New     York 
E\ru"uation  of   Boston;    troops    ordered  t» 
Yo:  k.      Contemporary  copy,      ii   pp-      In 
\vm  ;-}g  of  William  (iray^on.     Kn-'losed 
:,_'MI?.     to    the     President    of    Cong' 


ic'oit'.-.     Cambridge.     To  [thi-  Pi 
ress,  Philad.  iphiaj.     Oeeup»tion 
c  Ameriean  Army.     Unsigned 


t.  ;,<•-. 


/£">X  ,*,„     ,*»,  ./^.^^Z"    -'.' v  x?  .f/ XT,    ,«r^, 


,V    4, 


r^  -  <„><     v'-' 


,    t  /^x^'  i^i*-*^  .""^    -?-"     W*t*&  «y 

*  »        ' 


''     -^x  /  y^  '       '  ,'^  ^  /    s' 

<-f\eSt..r^        *y   S%*        Srts"J  *       S          s'/l*.     <y-t,,,.<^S      ""     >   r-< 


/        / 
e  1  ,</•;>,  /****#•**-.. 


+1  <^y    *-  -7»t,^' 

/ 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  41 

handwriting  of  William  Palfrey.  Read  in  Con 
gress  Mar.  25.  C.  C.  152,  1,  537 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  475. 

1776  Frazer,   John    G[izzard].     Boston.     Inventory  of    King's 

MAR.  20  stores  left  in  Boston  by  the  British.     Contempo 

rary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress  1776,  Mar.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  557 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  General  Court 

MAR.  21  [Of   Massachusetts,  Watertown].     Departure   of 

British;  King's  stores  left  in  Boston;  pay  of  Mas 
sachusetts  army  officers.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Lewis.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Mar.  24.  C.  C.  152,  1,  553 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.      3,  481. 

1776  Ward,  Artemas.     Roxbury.      To    [George]    Washington, 

MAR.  22  Cambridge.     Resigning  his  commission.     L.   S. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  Congress  1776, 

Mar.  24.  C.  C.     152,  1,  545 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Authorizing  privateers; 

MAR.  23  prizes.     Broadside.     1  p.     Printed  by  John  Dun- 

lap.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1776,  Mar.  25.  90,  78 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  24  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Evacuation  of  Boston; 

military  stores  and  other  matters;  Commissioners 
from  England.  L.  8.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Apr.  2.  Referred  to  Johnson,  Jay  and  Wilson. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  541 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  487. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

MAR-  25  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Evacuation 

of   Boston;    lack   of  arms;    troops   for   Canada. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     3  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.  8,  265 

1776  Washington,  George.  Cambridge.  To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  27  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Sailing  of  enemy  from 

Nantasket;  troops  sent  to  New  York;  petition 
from  inhabitants  of  Nova  Scotia.  L.  S.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Re 
ceived  Apr.  6.  Referred  to  Committee  of  the 
Whole.  C.  C.  152,  1,  563 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    3,  494  and  496, 


42  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Cooke,  Nicholas.    Providence  [Rhode  Island]    To  [George] 

^AK.  31  Washington,    Cambridge.     Appearance    of    the 

British  fleet  off  Rhode  Island.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  1776,  Apr.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  575 

[1776]  Nova  Scotia,  Inhabitants.     Petition  to  George  Washington 

[MAR.?]  [Cambridge]    Calling  for  assistance.     Contempo 

rary    copy.      2   pp.      In    handwriting   of    Caleb 
Gibbs.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
.  of  Congress  1776,  Mar.  27.          C.  C.     152,  1,  567 
1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  l  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Alarm  of  enemy  land 

ing  in  Rhode  Island.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  William  Palfrey.  C.  C.  '152,  1,  571 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  the  President  of 

APR.  1  Congress,    Philadelphia.     Introducing   Jonathan 

Edd}T  and  the  Acadians.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  William  Palfrey.  Read  in  Congress 
Apr.  10.  Referred  to  Committee  of  the  Whole. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  577 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Settlement  of  Treasury 

APR-  !  accounts.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  coun 

tersigned  by  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  89,  122 

1776  Adams,  John.     Philadelphia.     To   [George]    Washington 

APR.  1  [Cambridge]     Introducing  Francis  Dana;  thanks 

of  Congress  and  medal  commemorating  evacua 
tion  of  Boston.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  8,  280 

1776  Cooke,  Nicholas.    Providence  [Rhode  Island].    To  [George] 

APR.  1  Washington  [Cambridge].     Foundation  of  report 

concerning  the  British  fleet.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Apr.  4.  C.  C.  152,  1,  585 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  2  [George]  Washington  [Cambridge].     Thanks  of 

Congress  on  occasion  of  evacuation  of  Boston. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.     Answered  Apr.  18.*  8,  283 

1776  Washington,  George.     Cambridge.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  4  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Pay  of  militia;  powder 

loaned    by   Massachusetts;    Paymaster  General. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  43 

L.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Apr.  15. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  581 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  9. 

1776  Burbeck,  William.  Cambridge  [Massachusetts].  To  Col. 

Henry  Knox  [Cambridge].  Reasons  for  refusing 
to  obey  orders.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1776,  May 
11.  C.  C.  152,  1,  679 

1776  Knox,  Henry.  Cambridge.  To  Lt.  Col.  William  Burbeck 

APR-  12  [Cambridge].  Ordering  him  to  New  York.  Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  May  11.  C.  C.  152,  1,  681 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

ApR-  15  Congress,  Philadelphia].  The  march  to  New 

York;  miscellaneous  matters.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Reed. 
Apr.  18.  Referred  to  Chase,  Clinton,  and 
Braxton.  C.  C.  152,  1,  587 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.     4,  17. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Recruiting  the  rifle  corps. 

APR-  lo  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by 

John  Hancock.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washing 
ton.  89,  123 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Disposition  of  cannon  and 

APR-  16  stores  at  New  London  with  list  of  same.     A.  D.  S. 

of  Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Apr.  20. 

89,  126 

1776  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

ApR>  17  [George]  Washington   [New  York]     Troops  for 

Cape  May.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1   p. 

8,  335 

1776  Continental    Congress,    Committee    on    fortifying    coast. 

ApR-  17  Philadelphia,     To    [George    Washington,    New 

York].  Fortifying  of  Cape  Ann  and  New  Lon 
don.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Adams,  signed  also  by 
Benjamin  Harrison  and  William  Whipple.  2  pp. 
Answered  Apr.  22.*  89,  12-i 

Committee:  Harrison,  J.  Adams  and  Whipple. 

1776  New  York,  Committee  of  Safety,  New  York.     To  [George] 

ApR-  I7  Washington  [New  York],     Exchange  of  citizen 

prisoners.     Contemporaiy  copy.    1  p.     Enclosed 


44  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

/ 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Apr.  22.  In  handwriting-  of  William  Palfrey. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  607 

1776  Continental   Army,   Canadian    Expedition.     [New   York.] 

APR.  18  Return  of  regiments  going  on  command  to  Can 

ada.  Tabular  statement.  D.  S.  of  Horatio  Gates. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  Apr.  19.  C.  C.  152,  1,  599 

1776  Washington,   George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  18  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Appreciation  of  Con 

gress'  approval.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  591 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  26. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  19  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Troops    for    Canada; 

aid  of  Indians;  Canadian  Committee.  L.  S.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  William  Palfrey. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  595 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  30 
and  31,  notes. 

1776  Continental     Congress,     Resolves.      Cannon;     paymaster- 

APR- 19  general.    A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1775, 

Apr.  20.  89,  126 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  20  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Troops  for 

Canada.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

89,  128 

1776  Hancock,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 

APR.  20  New   York.     Desiring    [Lt.    Col.   William]  Pal 

frey's  assistance.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  8,  343 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  22  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Troops    for    Canada; 

lack  of  arms;  exchange  of  prisoners;  artillery; 
trouble  with  Commissary  Department.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  William  Palfrey.  Read 
in  Congress  Apr.  25.  Referred  to  R.  H.  Lee, 
J.  Adams  and  Joseph  Hewes. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  003 

,  Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  34. 

1776  Washington,    George.      New   York.     To   [Committee   of 

APR.  22  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Fortifying  Cape  Ann 

and  New  London.  Letter-book  copy.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  M.  II,  44 

Committee  on  fortifying  forts:  Harrison,  J.  Adams,  and  Whipple. 


COBBESPONDENCE    OF   GEOBGE    WASHINGTON  45 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  23  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Pay  and  rank  of  aid- 

de-camps.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Read  in  Congress 

Apr.  25.     Referred  to  R.  H.  Lee,  J.  Adams  and 

Joseph  Hewes.  C.  C.    152,  1,  611 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  39. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

APR.  23  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Camp  equipage  for  the 

Commander  in  chief.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Read  in 

Congress  May  4.  C.  C.    152,  1,  614 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

APR.  23  [George]  Washington  [New  York].  Reinforce 

ments  for  Canada.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered 
Apr.  25.*  8,  353 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Respecting  the  Army  in 

APR.  23  Canada;  inquiries  to  inhabitants.  A.  D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1776,  Apr.  23.  89,  130 

1776  Continental  Army.     General  return.     New  York.     State- 

APR.  23  merit    of    numbers.      Transcript.     Enclosed    in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 

Apr.  25.  C.  C.    169,  1,  403 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

APR.  25  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Extract  of  prize  agent's 

letter  respecting  Commodore  [John]  Manly 's  cap 
ture;  pay  of  arm}T;  troops  ordered  to  Canada. 
L.  S.  12  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Stephen  Moy- 
lan.  Read  in  Congress  Apr.  29.  Referred  to 
Harrison,  Rutledge,  Goldsborough,  Paine  and 
Rodney.  C.  C.  152,  1,  627 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1889.    4,  44. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

ApR-  25  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Money  for 

army  in  Canada.     A.   L.  S.   of  John  Hancock. 

1  p.  9,  6 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Pay  of  aids  to  the  Com- 

ApR-  26  mander   in   chief;    deficiency   of   arms;     militia 

accounts,  etc.  A.  D.  fe>.  of  Charles  Thomson, 
countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
Apr.  27.  89,  132 

1776  Continental      Congress,      president.       Philadelphia.       To 

APR-  27  [George]   Washington    [New  York].     Transmit- 


46  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

ting  resolves  of  Congress.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  1  p.  9, 8 

1776  Continental  Army.     Canadian  Expedition.     [New  York.] 

APR.  28  Return  of  regiments  going  on  command  to  Can 

ada.  Tabular  statement.  A.  D.  S.  of  Horatio 
Gates.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  May  5. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  653 

1776  Continental  Army,   General  Court  Martial.      New  York. 

APR.  29  Trial   of   Lt.    [Thomas]   Grover   for   disobeying 

orders  and  using  insulting  language  to  his  supe 
rior  officer.  Contemporary  copy,  -i  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1776,  May  5. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  615 

1776  Forts  Montgomery  and  Constitution.     Returns  of  strength 

APR.  29  of  garrisons.    Tabular  statements.    1  p.    A.  D.  S. 

of  Isaac  Nicoll.  C.  C.     152,  1,  661 

Return  for  Fort  Constitution  is  dated  Apr.  23  and  was  enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776;  May  5. 

1776  Grover,   Thomas.     [New    York.]      Defence   before   court 

APR.  29  martial.    Contemporary  copy.    1  p.    In  handwrit 

ing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  May  5. 

C.  C.'    152,  1,  617 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  30  Congress  Philadelphia],     Assistance   for  Rhode 

Island.     L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson   Harrison.     Read   in   Congress   May    2. 

Referred  to  Committee  on  Eastern  Department. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  631 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889,  4,  57. 

1776  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  30  [George]   Washington    [New   York].     The   pay 

master-generalship.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  89,  133 

1776  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.      Miscellaneous   military 

MAY  3  matters.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  counter 

signed  by  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
May  4.  89,  135 

1776  Gushing,   Thomas.       Watertown     [Massachusetts].        To 

MAY  3  [George]   Washington   [New  York].     Rumor  of 

return  of  the  British  to  Boston.     Contemporary 

copy.     1   p.     In   handwriting   of   Caleb   Gibbs. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  47 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  May  7.  C.  C.  152,  1,  667 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Presenting  cannon  to  MRS- 

MAY  4  sachusetts.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    1  p.    Trans 

mitted  to  Washington.  89,  136 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Pay  of  militia.     D.  S.  of 

MAY  4  John  Hancock.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

89,  137 

1776  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

MAY  4  [George]    Washington   [New   York].      Appoint 

ment  [Matthias]  Ogden  to  a  lieutenant  colonelcy. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Charles  Thomson,  answered  May  11*.  9,  65 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Pressing  need  of  Arms. 

A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Read  in  Congress  May  8.  Re 
ferred  to  S.  Adams,  Wythe,  Rodney,  R.  H.  Lee, 
and  Whipple.  C.  C.  152,  1,  657 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  64. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

^IAY  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Settlement  of  accounts; 

new  road  to  Canada;  troops  for  Canada;  other 
military  matters.  L.  S.  5  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
May  7.  Referred  to  J.  Adams,  Braxton,  and 
Duane.  C.  C.  152,  1,  639 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,59. 

1776  Continental  Army,  Artillery,  New  York.     General  return. 

-MAY  5  Tabular  statement.     A.  D.  S.  of  Horatio  Gates. 

2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1776,  May  5.  C.  C.     152,  1,  649 

1776  Grrover,  Thomas.     New  York.     To   George   Washington 

^AY  5  [New  York]  acknowledging  his  offense  and  pray 

ing  forgiveness.  Additional  acknowledgment 
dated  May  8.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  May 
11.  C.  C.  152,  1,  677 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Conduct  toward  Commis- 

MAY  6  sioners    coming   from    England.      A.    D.    S.    of 

Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1776,  May  10.  89,  138 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

7  Congress,   Philadelphia].      Reports    of    enemy's 


48  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

fleet;  the  [Peace]  Commissioners.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress  May  10.  Referred  to  Com 
mittee  on  State  of  the  Eastern  Colonies. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  663 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  67,  note. 
Committee:  Rutledge,  Johnson,  Wythe,  Harrison,  and  Duane. 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  ?  [George]  Washington.     Transmitting  a   resolve. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Answered  May 
11*.  9,  92 

1776  Continental     Congress,    Resolve.      Cannon     for     Boston. 

MAY  7  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Transmitted  to  Wash 

ington.  89,  137 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  10  [George]   Washington    [New   York],      Appoint 

ments;  powder  and  arms;  engagement  in  the 
Delaware;  money  for  army.  L.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  2  pp.  9,  107 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Accounts;  recruiting  ex- 

MAY  10  penses;  Canada  road;  powder;   money;   returns; 

promotions.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson, 
countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  Washington,  President  of  Congress 
1776,  May  10.  89,  138 

1776  Schuyler,  Philip  John.     Fort  George  [New  York],     To 

MAY  10  [George]  Washington   [New  York].     Affairs   in 

Canada;  construction  of  gondolas;  treatment  re 
ceived  by  Schuyler.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
June  8.  C.  C.  152,  2,  13 

1776  Stringer,   Samuel.      Albany  [New  York].      To   [George] 

MAY  10  Washington   [New  York].     Reenforcement  and 

supplies  necessary  for  the  hospital  ordered  to 
Canada.  Contemporar}^  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  May  15. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  689 

[17761  Stringer,  Samuel.     [Albany.]     Estimate  of  hospital  sup- 

[MAY  10]  plies  necessary  for  Canada.     Contemporary  copy. 

Ip.     In  hand  writing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 

May  15.  C.  C.    152,  1,  691 


COBBESPONDENCE    OF    GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  49 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  11  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Disciplinary  measures; 

appointments;  prisoners;  coming  of  German 
troops.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  May  14. 
Referred  to  Livingston,  Jefferson  and  J.  Adams. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  669 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  74. 

[1776]  Washington,  George.     [New  York]     England's  method  of 

[MAY  11]  treatment  of  prisoners  of  war.     A.  D.  of  Horatio 

Gates.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  May  11. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  683 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Secret   Committee.      Philadelphia. 

MAY  n  To    [George]   Washington    [New    York].     For 

warding  powder.  A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris. 
1  p.  Answered  May  20.  9,  133 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

^IAY  13  [George]  Washington,  New  York.     Payment  of 

troops;  powder  and  arms.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 
Answered  May  17*.  9,  139 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Command  of  the  Eastern 

^AY  14  Department;  troops  to  be  raised  in  New  Hamp 

shire.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
May  16.  89,  140 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Raising  of  troops  for  the 

^IAY  14  Eastern  Department.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  May  16.  89,  141 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

^AY  15  Congress,  Philadelphia]     Intelligence  of  march 

of  troops  into  Canada;  hospital  matters.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  Read  in  Congress  May  16.  Referred  to 
Wm.  Livingston,  Jefferson  and  J.  Adams. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  685 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  80. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

MAY  16  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Request  to 

attend  Congress;  invitation  to  reside  at  his  house; 
Mrs.  Washington  and  the  smallpox.  L.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob 
Rush.  Answered  May  20*.  89,  142 

28632- 


50  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Secret   Committee.      Philadelphia. 

MAY  16  To  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Muskets 

from  Rhode  Island.     A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris. 

1  p.     Answered  May  20*.  9,  172 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Raising  of  troops  in  MRS- 

MAY  16  sachusetts.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
May  16.  89,  HI 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  17  Congress,   Philadelphia].      Reverses  in  Canada. 

L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  May  18.  Referred 
to  Wm.  Livingston,  Jefferson,  J.  Adams,  R.  Mor 
ns,  Duane,  R.  H.  Lee,  Rutledge,  R.  Livingston. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  693 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  85, 
note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

MAY  18  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Transmitting  important 

papers.     L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.      Read  in  Congress  May  21. 

C.  C.     152,  1,  697 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  86,  note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Increase  of  pay  of  assist- 

MAY  18  ant  engineers.      A.  D.  S.  of   Charles   Thomson 

with  autograph  initialed  note  of  John  Hancock. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  167 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  19  Congress,  Philadelphia].   Introducing[Maj.]Gen. 

Horatio  Gates;  his  business.     Unsigned.     2  pp. 

In   handwriting   of    Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress  May  21.  C.  C.     152,  1,  701 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  88,  note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  20  Congress,   Philadelphia],      Approaching  visit  to 

Congress.     A.  L.   S.     2  pp.     Read  in  Congress 

May  21.  C.  C.     152,  1,  704 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  88. 

Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [Chairman  Secret 
Committee,]  Robert  Morris  [Philadelphia].  Pow 
der  and  invoices  accompanying  same.  Letter- 
book  copy.  M.  II,  106 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  21  Congress,  Philadelphia].     [John  Dyer]  Mercier's 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  51 

intelligence  of  attack  on  Quebec.  Letter-book 
copy.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  M.  II,  107 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Governing  care  and  treat- 

^IAY  21  ment  of  prisoners;  form  of  parole.     Broadside. 

1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  144 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Cannon  for  vessels  in  Lake 

MAY  22  Champlain.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  146 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Assistant  clerk  to  Secretary 

MAY  22  to   the   Commander-in-chief.      A.    D.    S.      1    p. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  147 

1776  Wilkinson,    James.     La  Chine,    near  Montreal   [Canada]. 

MAY  24  To  -         -  2     Defeat  at  the  Cedars;  weakness  of 

troops;  expectation  of  attack.  Transcript.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress  17T6,  June  7.  C.  C.  169,  1,  352 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Dismissal  of  Lt.  Col.  [Wil- 

MAY25  Ham]  Burbeck.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson, 

countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  89,  148 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Disposal  of  arms  and  stores 

MAY  25  of  armed  schooners.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington.     89, 149 

1776  Brown,  Nicholas.    Providence  [Rhode  Island].     To  George 

MAY  27  Washington   [Philadelphia].      Forwarding   mus 

kets  to  the  army.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
June  9.  C.  C.  152,  2,  21 

1776  Chase,  Samuel  and  Charles  Carroll  [of  Carrollton].     Mon- 

MAY  27-28  treal      To  [the  President  of  Congress,    Philadel 

phia].  Report  of  the  situation  in  Canada;  miser 
able  state  of  army;  military  movements;  British 
barbarity.  Contemporary  copy.  8  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  and  attested  by  Jacob  Rush.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1775,  June  5-6.  89,  150 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Reenforcements  for  Can- 

JUNE  l  ada.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned 

by  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  June  3.    89, 154 

1776  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

Congress,  Philadelphia.     Application   for   arms 


52  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

from  Boston.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.  152,  '2,  1 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JUNE  3  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Thanks  of 

Congress.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  9,  271* 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Reenforcement  of  army; 

JUNES  flying  camp;  militia;  brigadier  appointments;  re 

moval  of  stock,  grain,  etc.;  lead  mines;  maga 
zines  of  provisions.  A.  I).  S.  of  Charles  Thom 
son,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
June  3.  89,  154 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  General  officer  appoint- 

JUNE  3  merits.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  June  3.  89,  156 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  Circular 

JUNE  4  letter  to  the  Colonies.  Designs  of  British;  situa 

tion  in  Canada;  calling  forth  of  militia.  Con 
temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob 
Rush.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1776,  June  11.  9,  322 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Arms,    etc.   for    militia. 

JUNE  4  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 

June  5.  89,  157 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

JUNE  5-6  [George]  Washington  [New  York].  Promotions 

and  commissions;  prizes  captured.  L.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  An 
swered  June  7*.  9,  L>IM> 

1776  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Returns;    flying-camp, 

JUNES  militia;   election  of  adjutant  and  quartermaster- 

general  and  other  military  appointments.  A.  D. 
S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John 
Hancock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1776,  June  5-6.  89,  158 

1776  Arnold,    B[enedict].     Montreal.      To   Brig.    Gen.    [John] 

JUNES  Sullivan  [Sorel].     The  military  situation.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  George 
Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  June  16.  C.  C.  152,  2,  55 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  53 

1776  Dugan,  J[eremiah].  St.  Tours.  [Canada],  To  Brig.  Gen. 

JCNE  5  [John]  Sullivan  [Sorclj.  Raising  Canadian  troops; 

Col.  [Moses]  Hazen's  charges.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  June  16.  C.  C.  152,  2,  57 

1776  Sullivan,  John.  Sorel  [Canada].  To  [George]  Wash- 

JL"NE  5  ington  [New  York].  Military  situation  in  Can 

ada;  disposition  of  the  Canadians.  Contemporary 
cop}'.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1770,  June  16.  C.  C.  152,  2,  47 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Appointments  and  changes 

JI*NE  6  in  officers  of  the  northern  army.  A.  D.  S.  part 

by  Charles  Thomson  and  part  by  John  Hancock. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1775,  Jane  7.  89,  160 

1776  Arnold,  Benedict].  Montreal  [Canada].  To  [Maj.  Gen. 

JI'*E  6  Philip  John  Schuyler,  Fort  George  ?  New  York]. 

The  military  situation  in  Canada.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Baylor. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress  1776,  June  16.  C.  C.  152,  2,  41 

1776  Sullivan,  John.  Sorel.  To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [William] 

JL'-N'E6  Thompson  [Sorel].  Instructions  for  his  guid 

ance;  attack  on  enemy  at  Three  Rivers.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  George 
Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  June  16.  C.  C.  152,  2,  51 

1776  Sullivan,  John.  Sorel.  Commission  to  Francis  Guillot 

JUNE  6  as  captain  of  a  Canadian  militia  company.  Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  George 
Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776,  June  16.  C.  C.  152,  2,  53 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JL-NE  7  Congress,   Philadelphia].      Reverses   in  Canada; 

building  gondolas.     L.  S.    4pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress 

June  10.  C.  C.     152,  2,  5 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.      Philadelphia.      To 

Ji'XE  7  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Situation  of 

army  in  Canada.     L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.  9,  303 


54  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Pellenger,  Frederick.     German  Flats     [New  York].     To 

JUNE  7  Col.  Frederick  Fisher,  Mohawk  River  [New  York]. 

Advance  of  British  and  Indians  on  the  settlement. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress  1776,  Aug.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  351 

1776  Sullivan,  John.     Sorel.     To   [George]  Washington,  New 

JUNE  7  York.     Command    in   Canada.     A.   L.   S.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress  1776,  June  16.  C.  C.  152,  i>.  71 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNES  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Sir  John  Johnson;  pay 

ment  of  troops;  expresses.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress  June  10.  Referred  to  Sherman,  Wythe, 
Sergent,  F.  Lee  and  Gwinnett.  C.  C.  152,  2,  9 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  115. 

1776  Washington,    George.     New   York.      To   [Committee   of 

JUNES  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Transmitting  plans  and 

reports  on  fortifying  Cape  Ann  and  New  London. 

Letter-book  copy.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander 

Contee  Hanson.  M.    II,  124 

Committee  on  fortitying  ports:  Harrison,  J.  Adams  and  Whipple. 

1776  Albany,  Committee.     To.  [Maj.  Gen.  Philip  John  Schuy- 

JUNE  8  ler,  Albany].      Asking   assistance   for   expected 

Indian  attack  on  Western  frontier.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Samuel 
Blatchley  Webb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress  1776,  Aug.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  353 

1776  Sullivan,  John.     Sorcl  [Canada].     To  [George  Washing- 

JuNES-12  ton,  New  York].     Defeat  at  Three  Rivers;  weak 

ness  of  army;  the  situation;  Indians.  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  June  23.  C.  C.  169,  1,  371 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  9  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Canadian  affairs;  pay 

ment  of  troops;  supplies;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philip 
John]  Schuyler.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Con 
gress  June  11.  C.  C.  152,  2,  17 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  119. 

1776  Trumbull,  Joseph.     New  York.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

JUNE  9  gress  [Philadelphia]     Pay  for  his  services.    Tran 

script.  C.  C.     169,  1,  358 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  55 

* 

1776  Ward,  Artemas.     Boston.    To  [George]  Washington  [New 

JUNE  9  York].     Capture  of  British  transport  with  troops. 

Extract  of  a  letter.      1  p.      In  handwriting  of 

George  Lewis.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  17T6,  June  16. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  45 

1776  Washington,  George.     New   York.     To  [the  President  of 

JuNE  10  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Trouble  in  the  Com 

missary  Department;  tories.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp. 
Read  in  Congress  June  11.  C.  C.  152,  2,  25 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  129. 

1776  Arnold,  Benedict].      Montreal  [Canada].     To  Maj.   Gen. 

JuNE  10  [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Albany].     Conferences 

with  Indians;  tories.      Transcript.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 

June  16.  C.  C.     169,  1,  363 

1776  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].      Albany.      To  [George]   Wash- 

JuNE  10  ington   [New    York].       Situation   in   the   north. 

Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  349 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.      Philadelphia.      To 

JUNE  11  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Proceedings 

in  Congress;  Indians;  pay  of  troops;  Mrs  Wash 
ington.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob 
Rush.  Answered  June  13*.  9,  317 

1776  Continental      Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

JuxE  n  [George]  Washington  [New  York].      March  of 

militia;  Canadian  situation.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 
Answered  June  14*.  9,  319 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.     Philadelphia.     Circular 

JUNE  11  letter  to  the  Colonies.     Militia  for  defense  of  New 

York.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  June  11.  9,  321 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.      Establishing  a  Board  of 

JUNE  12  War.      D.   S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Timothy  Matlack.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1776,  June  21. 

89,  161 

1776  Schuyler,  Philip  [John].   Albany  [New  York].    To  [George] 

NE  12  Washington     [New     York].     Canadian     affairs. 


56  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

* 

Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting-  of 
George  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  June  16. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  59 

1776  Schuyler,  Philip  [John].     Albany.     To   [George]   Wash- 

JUNE  12  ington    [New  York].     Reverses  in  Canada;  bat- 

teaus  and  gondolas.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  George  Lewis.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  Congress,  1776,  June  16. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  61 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     The  rifle  regiment;  estab- 

JrxE  12-13  lishment  of   Board  of    War   and   Ordnance,   its 

duties  etc.;  members  chosen  for  above  board; 
complaints  against  [Esek]  Hopkins,  [Dudley]  Sal- 
tonstall  and  [Abraham]  Whipple.  A.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1776,  June  4.  89,  164 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  13  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intelligence  from  Can 

ada;  exportation  of  salt  provisions.  L.  S.  3pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Contee  Hanson. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  29 

Printed:  "Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.     1889.    4,  139. 

1776  Washington,   George.      New   York.      To    Samuel    Chase 

JUNE  13  [Philadelphia].      Character  of  Col.   [Benjamin?] 

Nicholson;  Court  of  Inquiry.     Letter- book  cop}\ 

M.     II.  US 

1776  Arnold,  B[enedict],     St.  Johns  [Canada].     To  Maj.  Gen. 

JUNE  13  Schuyler  [Albany,  New  York].     Loss  of  goods; 

sick,  etc.;  general  situation  of  affairs. 

JUNE  13  Same  to  same.  Chamblee.  Measures  for  retreat  from 
Canada.  Contemporary  copies.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  George  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  June  23. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  93 

1776  Antill,  E[dward].     Chamblee  [Canada].     To  [Maj.]  Gen. 

[John]  Sullivan  [Sorrel].  Result  of  efforts  to 
obtain  complete  return  of  American  army  in 
Canada.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  June  27. 

C.  C.     169,  1,  380 

1776  Arnold,  B[enedict].     Chamblee  [Canada].     To  [Brig.  Gen. 

JUNE  13  John    Sullivan,    Sorel].     Retreat   from   Canada; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  57 

fortifying  St.  Johns;  plundering  of  goods.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  June  27. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  119 

1776  Hazen,   M[oses].     Chamblee   [Canada].     To   [Maj.]   Gen. 

JUNE  13  [John]    Sullivan  [Sorel].     Charges  against  him; 

retreat  from  Canada;  the  situation.  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  June  27.  C.  C.  169,  1,  381 

1776  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JUNE  13  ington  [New  York].     [John  Murray,]  Lord  Dun- 

more's  perusal  of  letters  passing  through  the  Vir 
ginia  post-office;  [Maj.  Gen.  Horatio]  Gates  to 
command  in  Canada.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  10,  13 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  14  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Clothing  for  troops  in 

Canada;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philip  John]  Schuj'ler.  L. 
S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  June  15.  Referred 
to  Committee  on  War  and  Ordnance. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  33 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  142. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Intercourse  with  eneni3T; 

JUNE  I4  exportation  of  salt  meat;  conference  with  Six 

Nations;  post  at  Fort  Stanwix.  A.  D.  S.  of 
Cha>.  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  June  14.  89,  164 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

JVXE  14  [George]  Washington  [New  York].  Establish 

ment  of  a  Board  of  War;  complaints  against 
[Esek]  Hopkins  and  others;  salt-meat,  money  and 
other  matters.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Matlack.  Answered 
June  20.*  10,  15 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  16  Congress,  Philadelphia].  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John] 

Sullivan's  account  of  aff'airs  in  Canada.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress  June  18.  C.  C.  152,2,37 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  150 
note. 

1776  Palfrey,  [William].     [New  York.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

16  ton  [New  York].     Military  chest  exhausted.     In 


58  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

3d  person.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  June  16. 

C.  C.     169,  1,  404 

1776  [Ward,  Arteraas.]     Boston.    To  [George  Washington,  New 

JUNE  16  York.]     Forcing  enenry's  fleet  from  Nantasket 

Road;  capture  of  British  transports.  [Extract 
of  letter.]  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Lewis. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  June  23.  C.  C.  152,  2,  99 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  17  Congress   [Philadelphia].     [Brig.]  Gen.  [David] 

Wooster.     L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.     152,  2,  63 
1776               Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 
JuNE  17                       Congress,  New  York].     Brig.  Gen.  [John]  Sulli 
van's  abilities;  command  in  Canada.     A.  L.  S. 
3pp.     Read  in  Congress  June  18.     C.  C.     152,2,67 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.     4,  156. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Commander  for  Canada 

JUNE 17  and   his   powers;  regulations   for  army  in   that 

province;  roads,  supplies;  militia  and  Indians; 
prizes  of  armed  vessels.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  7  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  June  18.  89,  171 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Connecticut  and  New  York 

JUNE  17  troops  for  Canada;  raising  troops  in  Connecticut. 

A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by 

John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  June  18.    89,  175 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  18  [George]   Washington  [New  York].     Affairs  in 

Canada;    [Maj.J   Gen.   [Horatio]  Gates;  Indians; 

militia.     L.    S.    of   John    Hancock.      2   pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.     Answered  June  20*. 

10,  45 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Mustermaster-general;  set- 

[JuNElS]  tlement  of  accounts.     A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  June  21.  89,  178 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  19  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Minor  mili 

tary  matters.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  June 
21*.  10,47 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  59 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Colonies  to  furnish  cloth- 

JcNE  19  ing  to  troops.     A.   D.   S.  of  Charles  Thomson, 

countersigned  by  John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to   Washington,  1776, 

June  21.  89, 176 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Commissions  granted  by 

JuXE  19  Brig.  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan  to  officers  in  Canada; 

money  for  army.     A.   D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1776,  June  21.  89,  178 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JuNE  20  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Establishment  of  a  war 

office;  mone}^  for  Canada;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Horatio] 
Gates;  works  at  Kingsbridge.  L.  S.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress  June  21.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  C.  C.  152,  2,  75 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  164. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JuNE  21  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Proceedings  of  the  In 

dian  commissioners;  volunteer  troop  of  horse. 
L.  S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  June  24.  Referred 
to  the  Board  of  War.  C.C.  152,  2,  79 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  21  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Introducing  Chevalier 

de  Kermovan  and  Monsr.  de  Vermonet.  L.  S. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Contee 
Hanson.  Read  in  Congress  June  26.  Read  be 
fore  the  Board  of  War  27th  and  referred  for 
further  consideration.  C.  C.  152,  2,  85 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  21  [George]  Washington  [New  York].    Inquiry  into 

Canadian  expedition;  court  martial  of  officers; 
clothes  for  army;  minor  matters.  L.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 
Answered  June  27*.  10,  80 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     New  York  regiment  for 

JUNE  21  Canada;    inquiry  into   Canadian  affairs;    minor 

matters.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  counter 
signed  by  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
June  21.  89,  179 


60  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 

JUNE  21  New  York.     Regular  returns  from  arm}'.     L.  S. 

John  Adams,  Roger  Sherman,  Benj.  Harrison, 
James  Wilson,  Edward  Rutleclge.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Peters.  89,  103 

1776  Goddard,  William.     New  York.    To  Congress.    Memorial 

JUNE  21  of  his  services  to  the  countiy;  prays  for  commis 

sion  in  the  army.  Contemporar}'  copy.  3  pp. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  95 

1776  [Hawley,  Joseph].     Watertown.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNE  21  ton  [New  York].     Slowness  of  Massachusetts  in 

furnishing  troops.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress 
1776,  June  30.  C.  C.  152,  2,  145 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  175, 
note. 

1776  Leary,  John,  jr.  [New  York.]  To  [George  Washing- 

JuNE  21  ton,  New  York].  Conditions  of  service  for  a  vol 

unteer  troop  of  horse.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1776,  June  21.  C.  C.  152,  2,  S3 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  23  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Sailing  of  British  from 

Nantasket  Road;  misfortunes  in  Canada.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress  June  25.  C.  C.  152,  2,  89 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  169. 

1776  Ward,  Artemas.     Boston.     To  [George  Washington,  New 

JUNE  23  York].      Report   of  arrival  of  British  fleet  off 

Boston  harbor.  Extract  of  letter,  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
June  30.  C.  C.  152,  2,  143 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Enlistment  of  Mohican 

JuNE  24  and  Stockbridge  Indians;  accounts  of  rifle  com 

panies;  tents  for  Massachusetts;  allegiance  to  the 
United  Colonies  and  treason  thereto;  counter 
feiting;  ration.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson, 
countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  June  25.  89,  ISO 

1776  New    York,    Provincial   Congress.      Resolve  authorizing 

24  [George]  Washington  to  secure  disaffected  per- 


.V 

'»».»«^/i«.  «••.-•( 


J'USMU 


a.  S  *-/  ^tst>i  i 


. 


OF  THE 

UNIVERSITY 

OF 
(FORMIC 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  61 

sons.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  June  28. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  133 

1776  Sullivan,  John.    Isle  aux  Noix  [Richelieu  River,  Quebec]. 

JrxE  24  To  Maj.  Gen.  [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Albany]. 

Trouble  with  the  army;  sickness;  military  situa 
tion.  Contemporary  copy.  2pp.  In  handwriting 
of  George  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  July  4. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  179 

1776  Continental       Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JuNE  25  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Enlistment 

of  Indians;  tents  for  Massachusetts;  law  and 
order  in  the  colonies.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered 
June  27*  and  28*.  89,  185 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Reenforcement  of  North- 

JUXE  25  ern  Army;    Col.    [Lewis]   Dubois's  commission; 

clothing;  battalion  accounts;  bounties.  A.  D. 
S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John 
Hancock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1776,  June  26.  89,  182 

1776  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Colonel's   commission  to 

JUNE  25  [Lewis]  Dubois.    Contemporary  cop}*.     In  hand 

writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  July  6.  89,  208 

1776  Arnold,  Benedict].     Albany.     To  [George]    Washington 

Jl'XE  25  [New  York].     Retreat  from   Canada.     Contem 

porary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George 
Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776,  June  27.  Read  in  Con 
gress  July  1.  C.  C.  152,  2,  107 

1776  Schuyler,,  Philip  [John].     Albany.     To   [George]    Wash- 

JUNE  25  ington  [New  York].     The  retreat  from  Canada. 

Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  June  27. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  111 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.      To 

JVNE  26  [George]  Washington  [New  5fork].     Reenforce- 

ments  for  the  Northern  Army.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 
Answered  June  29*.  10,  91 


62  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.     Specifying  officers   for 

JUNE  26  (Jol.  Lewis  Dubois  regiment.     A.  D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     2  pp.      Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1776,  June  26.  89,  184 
1776               Continental  Army,  Surgeons  Mates  of  Spencer's  brigade. 
JUNE  26                      New  York.     Memorial  to  Brig.   Gen.   [Joseph] 
Spencer  [New  York].     Increase  of  pay.    A.  D.  S. 
of   John  R.   Watrous,   signed  also  by  Gershom 
Beardsley,    Silas  Holmes,   Zeckariah   Keys   and 
William  Prentice.     1  p.     P^nclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress.    1776,  July  11. 

C.  C.     152,  2",  211 

1776  Continental  Army,  Surgeon's  Mates  of  Stirling's  brigade 

[JUNE  26?]  [New  y^-^     Memorial  to  Brig.  Gen.  [William 

Alexander,]  Lord  Stirling  [New  York].  Increase 
of  pay.  A.  D.  S.  of  Daniel  Menema.  signed  also 
by  Isaac  Led}-ard,  Asa  Kingsberr}r  and  Preserve 
Wood.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  July  11. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  209 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  27  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intelligence  from  Can 

ada;  Indians.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
July  1.  C.  C.  152,  2,  103 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  181. 

1776  "Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JuNE27  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Maj.  [Robert]  Rogers. 

L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Lewis  Nicola. 

Read  in  Congress  July  1.  C.  C.    152,  2,  115 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4, 183,  note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Raising  and  officering  of 

JuNE  27  a  rifle  regiment.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson, 

countersigned  by  John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 

June  29.  89,  187 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Raising  of  a  German  regi- 

JuNE27  mcnt.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  counter 

signed  by  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  June 
29.  89,  189 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Raising  of  German  battal- 

JUNE  27  jon  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwrit 

ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  June 
29.  89,  191 


COKRESPONDENCE    OF    GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  63 

1776  Davison,  Joseph.     Armed  sloop  Sehuylvr,  off  Fire  Island. 

JUNE  27  To  [George]  Washing-ton    [New   York].     Prizes 

taken.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing-  of  George  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  June 
28.  C.  C.  152,  2,  131 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  28  Congress,  Philadelphia],     The  Commissary  Gen 

eral;  chaplains;  tories  in  New  York  city  and  on 
Long  Island;  Thomas  Hickey;  approach  of  Lord 
Howe.  L.  S.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  July  1. 

C.  C.     152,  2/123 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  184. 

1776  Greene,  Thomas.     Providence  [Rhode  Island].     To  Robert 

JUNE  28  Morris,  [Philadelphia].     Arrival  of  supplies  from 

Europe.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Morris.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  July  6. 

89,  212 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  29  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Smallness  of  the  army; 

arrival  of  the  British  at  Sandy  Hook.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress  July  1.  C.C.  152,2,135 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  194. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JUNE  29  [Philadelphia].     Correspondence  with  the  Board. 

Letter-book  cop}r.     In    handwriting  of   Samuel 

Blatchley  Webb.  M.  II,  198 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JUNE  29  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     The  German 

battalion;  loss  of  Canada;  officering  Rifle  regi 
ment.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  June  30.* 

89,  192 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  30  Congress  Philadelphia].     Raising  of  troops;  the 

retreat  from  Canada  and  other  military  matters. 

L.  S.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress  July  2. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  139 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,196. 

1776  [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]     Albany.     Substance  of  conversa- 

JUNESO  tion  with  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates  respecting 


64  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

command  of  the  northern  army.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Blatchley 
"Webb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  July  4.  C.  C.  152,  2,  181 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JULY  l  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Case  of  Maj. 

[Robert]  Rogers.     A.  L.  S.  of   John  Hancock. 

1  p.     Answered  July  4.*  89,  194 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JULY  1  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Introducing 

Antoine  Felix  Wybert.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.     Answered 

July  4.*  89,  195 

1776  Schuyler,  Philip  John.     Albany.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JULY  1  ton   [New   York].     Dispute    over    command    of 

the  commissary  department;  dispute  with  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates;  military  situation,  Indians. 
Contemporary  copy.  6  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  July  4. 
In  handwriting  of  Morgan  Lewis. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  175 

1776  Lee,  Charles.     Charleston  [South  Carolina].     To  the  Presi- 

JULY  2  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     British  repulse 

at  Charleston;  cavalry  for  Georgia.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Han 
cock  and  Aaron  D.  Woodruff?  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
July  19.  89,  195 

1776  Charleston,  (South  Carolina).     Accounts  of  various  per- 

JL'LY  2  gons  of  the  attack  on  Fort  Moultrie ;  damage  to 

British;  strength.  Contemporaiy  copy,  attested 
by  John  Hancock.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jacob  Rush.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1776,  July  19.  89,  198 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JuLY  3  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Arrival    of    enemy's 

fleet;  preparations  for  defense  of  New  York.     L. 

S.    3    pp.     In   handwriting   of    Robert   Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress  July  4. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  149 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  200. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Troops  to  be  raised   in 

JULY  3  Pennsylvania  and   New  Jersey   for  the  Flying 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  65 

Camp.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  July  4.  89,  201 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  4  Congress,      Philadelphia].         Introducing     Col. 

[Hugh]  Stevenson;  raising  of  the  Maryland  Rifle 
Battalion.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  July  8. 
Referred  to  Board  of  War.  Additional  page: 
List  of  officers  recommended  to  serve  in  the  Rifle 
Battalion.  In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald? 

C.  C.     152,  2,  153 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  4  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Slowness  of  New  Eng 

land  in  furnishing  troops;  militia;  engaging 
Indians;  preparations  for  defense;  intelligence 
from  Canada.  L.  S.  8  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
July  6.  C.  C.  152,  2,  159 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  204. 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  4  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Troops  for 

the  Flying  Camp;  government  m  Pennsylvania. 

L.   S.     2  pp.     In   handwriting  of   Jacob  Rush. 

Answered  July  10.*  89,  202 

1776  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Flints;   Maryland    and 

JULY  4  Delaware  militia  for  the  Flying  Camp;  seal  for 

the  United  States.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1770,  July  6.  89,  205 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Conference  on  march  of 

JULY  4  Pennsylvania  militia  to  defense  of  New  Jersey, 

and  resolutions  of  same. 

JULY  5  March   of    Pennsylvania    troops   to   Trenton. 

Broadside.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress,  to  Washington,  1776,  July  6.  89,  207 

1776  Declaration  of  Independence.    Broadside.     1  p.    One  of  the 

JULY  4  tirst  printed  copies,  by  John  Dunlap.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 

July  6.  89,  204 

1776  [Greene,  Nathanael.]     [Long  Island.]     To  [George  Wash- 

JULY  4  ington,  New  York].    Intelligence  of  British.    Ex 

tract  of  letter.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George 
Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  July  4.  C.  C.  152,  2,  167 

28632- 


66  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Trumbull,  Jonathan.    Lebanon  [Connecticut].    To  [George] 

JULY  4  Washington  [New  York].     Smallpox  and  enlist 

ments;  exposure  of  northern  frontier.  Contem 
porary  cop}".  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  July  11.  C.  C.  152,  2,  205 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  239, 
note. 

1776  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Vessels   for  defense   of 

JULY  5  lakes  [Champlain  and  George];  Delaware  troops; 

forceforTiconderoga;  chaplains;  expresses;  Brit 
ish  prisoners.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  July  6.  89,  205 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Regiment  to  be  raised  by 

JULY  5  officers  who  have  served  in  Canada.     Contempo 

rary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  July  6.  89,  208 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     March  of  troops  to  Tren- 

JULY  5  ton.     See:  Continental  Congress,  Resolve  1776, 

July  4. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Commissary  for  militia; 

JuLY6  arms  and  stores;  Ma j.  [Robert]  Rogers.     A.  D.  S. 

of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  July  6. 

89,  206 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  6  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Declaration 

of  Independence;  flints;  militia;  vessels  for  the 

lakes;  arms  and  stores.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

3  pp.     Answered  July  10*.  89,  210 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.    To  George 

JULY  6  Washington,  New  York.     Carpenters  for  build 

ing  vessels  on  the  lakes  [Champlain  and  George]. 
A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  10,  162 

1776  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 

JULY  6  New  York.     Provision  for  sergeant  majors  drum 

and  fife  majors  and  quartermaster  sergeants. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  Answered 
July  9*.  95,  141 

1776  Henshaw,  William.     Long  Island.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JULY  6  ington,    New    York.      Claim   to    higher    rank. 

A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  405 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  67 

1776  Rush,   Jacob.      Philadelphia.      To   George   Washington, 

Ji'LY  6  New    York.       Delay   in    preparing    despatches. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.  10,  164 

1776  Continental  Army.     Council  of  War.     Crown  Point  [New 

JULY  "  York].      Retreat   to   and    fortifying   at    Ticon- 

deroga.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1776,  July  17.  C.  C.  152,  2,  241 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

JULY  8  Congress,    Philadelphia.       Recommending     Lt. 

John  David  Woelpper  for  commission  in  the  pro 
posed  German  regiment.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  185 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Command  of  the  Northern 

JuLY  8  Army;  withdrawal  of  Continental  troops  from 

Massachusetts;  Indians;  Commissary  General's 
power;  quartermaster  for  Flying  camp;  rendez 
vous  of  recruits.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  July  8.  89,  213 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JLLY  8  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Dispute  over 

command  in  Canada;  rendezvous  of  troops.     L.  S. 

of  John   Hancock.     2   pp.     In   handwriting   of 

Jacob  Rush.     Answered  July  11*.  10,  174 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  the  Board  of  War 

JULY  9  [Philadelphia].  Sergeant  majors,  quartermaster- 

sergeants  and  drum  and  fife  majors.  Letter-book 
copy.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son  M.  II,  232 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Raising  and  officering  the 

•Iri-Y  9      •  Virginia    rifle   company;    minor    appointments. 

A.   D.  S.  of   John    Hancock.     Enclosed   in   the 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  July 

11.  89,  215 

1776  Knox,    Henry.      New   York.     To   [George]   Washington 

JuLY9  [New   York].      Establishment   of    the  artillery. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Morgan  Lewis.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1776,  July  22. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  269 


68  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  10  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Proclaiming  the  Decla 

ration  of  Independence;  militia  and  measures  for 
defense  of  New  York;  bounties.  L.  S.,  6  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress  July  11.  C.  C.  152,  2,  189 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  224. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Flying  camp;  militia; 

JULY  10  medicines;  powder.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  the  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1776,  July  11.  89,  215 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Committee  report  on  capitulation  at 

JULY  10  the  Cedars;  treatment  of  prisoners;  resolutions  of 

Congress  thereon  authorizing  retaliation.  I).  S. 
of  John  Hancock.  8  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jacob  Rush.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1776,  July  13.  89,  217 

Committee:  Jefferson,  Braxton,  Paine  and  Middleton. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  11  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Indians;    Connecticut 

horse;  auditor  for  the  army.  Unsigned  letter. 
6  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  Read  in  Congress  Jul}T  14:. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  197 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,237. 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.      Fortifying    the     lakes. 

JULY  11  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by 

John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  July  13.      89,  222 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  11  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Minor  mat 

ters;  establishment  of  double  post;  march  of  mili 
tia.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  July  14*.  10, 184 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  12  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Movement  of  enemy's 

ships;  powder.     L.  S.    2  pp.    In  handwriting  of 

Robert    Hanson    Harrison.     Read   in   Congress 

July  14.  C.  C.     152,  2,  213 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,242. 

1776  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Albany.     To  [George  Washing- 

JuLY  12  ton,    NewT   York].     Fortifying    at  Ticonderoga; 

supplies  and  intrenching  tools;  military  miscel 
lany.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  hand- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  69 

writing-  of  Morgan  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  July 
17.  C.  C.  152,  2,  237 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  14  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Enemy's  ships  in  North 

River;  refusal  to  receive  Lord  Howe's  letter. 
L.  S.  0  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  July  16.  Referred 
to  the  Board  of  War.  C.  C.  152,  2,  217 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  247. 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.     Money  for   the   Flying 

JULY  14  Camp;  camp  equipage;  cartridges,  powder,  and 

lead;  march  of  militia  to  Jersey;  removal  of 
British  prisoners.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  July  15.  89,  223 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  15  Congress,  Philadelphia],    Resolves  of  Congress  to 

be  sent  to  Generals  Howe  and  Burgoyne;  British 
treatment  of  prisoners.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  225 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  268. 

1776  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  15  [George]     Washington     [New    York].       Flying 

Camp;  march  of  militia  to  Jersey.     L.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.    2pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

Answered  July  17.*  10,  231 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Flying  camp;  garrisoning 

JULY  15  of  northern  posts.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1770,  July  16.  89,  225 

1776  Ward,  Artemas.     Boston.     To  [George]  Washington  [New 

JULY  15  York].     Forwarding  troops;  smallpox  in  Boston. 

Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  July  19. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  259 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.    To  George 

JULY  16  Washington,  New  York.     Transmitting  resolves. 

A.  L.  8.  of  John  Hancock.  89,  225 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Powder;  noncommissioned 

JULY  16  officers;  paymaster    and    auditing  of    accounts; 

bounties;  military  appointments;  militia;  Con 
necticut  light  horse.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thorn- 


70  LIBKARY    OF    CONGRESS 

son,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  4  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  July  17.  89,  229 

1^76  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Regimental  paymasters; 

smallpox  and  the  northern  army;  auditing  of 
accounts.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  4  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  July  24.  89,  229 

1776  New  York,  Convention.    White  Plains.    To  George  Wash 

ington  [New  York],  Requesting  loan;  powder 
and  subsistence  for  levies.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Lewis.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  July  19.  C.  C.  152,  2,  249 

1776  New  York,  Convention.     White   Plains.     Resolve   fixing 

JL-LY  16  death  penalty  for  treason.     Contemporary  copy. 

I  p.  In  handwriting  of  Morgan  Lewis.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  July  19.  C.  C.  152,  2,  253 

1776  New  York,  Convention.     White  Plains.     Resolves  calling 

JULY  16  out  the  militia.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  July  19. 

C.  C.     152,  2,"  255 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

Congress,  Philadelphia.  Regimentals  for  Col. 
[Edward]  Hand's  regiment.  L.  S.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  229 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JuLY  17  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Militia;    scarcity    of 

food  in  northern  arnry;  British  at  Haverstraw 
Bay.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  July  18. 
Referred  to  the  Board  of  War.  C.  C.  152,  2,  233 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  260. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  17  [George]  Washington  [New  York].    Powder;  ap 

pointments;  Maryland  troops  for  Flying  Camp; 
militia.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  July  19.* 

89,  231 
1  77fi 

Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Washington's  refusal  of 

Lord  Howe's  letter;  officers,  management,  sup- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  71 

plies  etc. ,  of  the  hospital;  German  battalion,  inde 
pendent  company,  iiying  camp;  removal  of  live 
stock  from  The  Jersey  coast.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  '2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy 
Matlack.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1776,  July  IS.  89,  169 

Dated  in  error,  June  17. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  [Richard,]  Lord  Howe's 

JULY  17  letter  to  Washington.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1TT6,  July  24.  89,  229 

1776  Trumbull,  Jonathan.  Lebanon.  To  [George  Washington, 

JULY  17  New  York].  Troops  and  cannon;  supplies  ob 

tained  by  the  enemy.  July  19:  Orders  to  row 
galleys.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1776,  July  23.  C.  C.  152,  2,  293 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  18  [George]  Washington  [New  York].    Transmitting 

resolves.     L.    S.    of    John   Hancock.     1  p.     In 

handwriting   of    Charles    Thomson.     Answered 

July  22*.  89,  233 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

JULY  19  Congress,  Philadelphia].  The  retreat  from 

Crown  Point;  sundry  matters.  L.  S.  5  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress  July  20.  Referred  to  the  Board 
of  War.  C.  C.  152,  2,  243 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  275. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  19  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     News  from 

South    Carolina   [of   attack   on   Fort  Moultrie]. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.     Answered  July  22.*          89,  236 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Prices  of  goods  sold  to 

JULY  19  soldiers;   harmony    in  Northern   Army.     D.    S. 

of   John   Hancock.      Enclosed   in   President    of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  July  24.     89,  229 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Engrossing  the  Declara- 

JULY  19  tion   of   Independence;   affairs  of  the  Northern 

Army;  march  of  militia;  publication  of  British 

terms    of    peace;     auditing    accounts;     cannon. 

A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by 


72  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

John  Hancock.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  July  19.  89,  234 

The  engrossing  was  done  by  Timothy  Matlack. 

1776  Goddard,  William.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JuLY  19  [Philadelphia].       Appointment     in     the     army. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

95,  145 

[1776]  Rutledge,  Edward.     [Philadelphia].     To  [the  President  of 

[JULY  19?]  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Extract  of  Hugh  Rut- 

ledge's  account  of  attack  on  Fort  Moultrie. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con- 
ress  to  Washington,  1776,  July  19.  89,  200 

1776  Continental    Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

JULY  20  [George]   Washington  [New   York].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p. 
Answered  July  23.*  89,  238 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

JULY  20  New    York.      William   Goddard's   appointment; 

promotions.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Answered  July  29.*  95,  177 

1776  Glover,    Jonathan.       Marblehead     [Massachusetts].       To 

JULY  20  [George]  Washington  [New  York],     Dispute  with 

John  Bradford  over  authority.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Morgan  Lewis. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1776,  Aug.  7.  C.  C.  152,  2,  355 

1776  Mercer,    Hugh.     Elizabeth  town    [New   Jersey],      To   the 

JULY  20  President  of  Congress,  [Philadelphia],     Projected 

expedition  against  Staten  Island;  need  of  boats; 
officers  for  the  Flying  Camp.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  July  24.  89,  240 

1776  New  York,   Convention.     [White   Plains].     To   [George] 

JULY  20  Washington    [New    York].      Stock    on    Nassau 

Island.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  Congress,  1776,  July  23. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  279 

1776  New  York,  Convention.      [White    Plains],      Resolutions 

JULY  20  respecting  removal  of  stock  from  Nassau  Island. 

Contemporary  copy.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

George  Lewis.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1776,  July  23. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  283 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  73 

1776  [Reed,  Joseph]  [New  York.]     Memorandum  of  interview 

JULY  20  of   Col.    [James]   Patterson    with   Gen.    George 

Washington.  The  address  of  [Sir  William] 
Howe's  letter;  its  contents;  treatment  of  prison 
ers;  question  of  pardons  and  exchanges.  A.  D. 
5  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  July  22.  96,  10 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889,  4,  282,  note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

JuLV  21  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Acknowledging  receipt 

of  letters.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  July 
23.  Referred  to  the  Board  of  War. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  261 

1776  Gates,  Horatio.     Ticonderoga  [New  York].     To   George 

JULY  21  Washington,  New  York.     Court-martial  of  Col. 

[Donald]  Campbell.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in   Washington  to   the   President   of   Congress, 

1776,  Aug.  12.  C.  C.     152,  2,  387 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JuLY  22  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Powers  of  the  Peace 

Commissioners;  interview  with  Lt.  Col.  [James] 
Patterson ;  artillery,  tories.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress  July  23.  C.  C.  152,  2,  265 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  282. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

JULY  22  Congress,  Philadelphia.    Introducing  [Capt.  John 

David]  Woelpper.     L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress 

July  29.     Referred  to  the  Board  of  War. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  271 

1776  French,  Christopher.     Hartford  [Connecticut].     To  Gen. 

JULY  22  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Letters  and 

his  parole.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  July 
27.  C.  C.  152,  2,  305 

1776  New  York,  Convention.     White  Plains.     Resolves  respect- 

JULY  22  ing  bounty  for  militia  enlistments.     Contempo- 

ru    .    copy.     1   p.     In   handwriting    of    George 
Lewis.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776,  July  23.     C.  C.     152,  2,  287 
1776  Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     Exchange  of  prisoners. 

JULY  22  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,,  1776,  July  24. 

89,  229 


74  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Mode  of  exchange  of 

JULY  22  prisoners.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  July  24.  89,  242 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

JULY  23  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Resolves  of  the  New 

York  Convention  and  minor  military  matters. 
L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  July  24.  Referred 
to  the  Board  of  War.  C.  C.  152,  2,  275 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

JuLY  23  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Removal  of  stock; 

enemies  ships  in  North  River;  furnishing  sup 
plies  to  enemy.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
July  25.  C.  C.  152,  2,  289 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington    (Ford)   N.  Y.    1889.    4, 
294,  note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Derangement  of  officers; 

JULY  23  disposition  of  troops.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1776,  July  24.  89,  229 

1776  Bigelow,  Timothy.     Ticonderoga.     Journal  of  his  visit  as 

JULY  23  a  flag  to  the  Isle  aux  Noix.     Contemporary  copy. 

4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  20.  C.  C.  152,  2,  451 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  24  [George]    Washington     [New    York].       Flying 

Camp;   army  accounts;   exchange   of   prisoners. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.  89,  247 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Lawful  prizes;  artillery 

JULY  24  regiment;  minor  matters.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1776,  July  24.  89,  243 

Preamble,  noting  causes,  etc.,  of  war  is  crossed  out  and  noted  as 
expunged. 

[1776]  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Virginia  and  Pennsylvania 

[JULY  24]  troops  for  the  Flying  Camp.     D.  S.  of  John  Han 

cock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1776,  July  24.  89,  245 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Prize  ships.     D.  S.  of  John 

JULY  24  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 

gress  to  Washington,  1776,  July  24.  89,  246 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  75 

1776  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     German  Flats  [New  York].     To 

JULY  24  [George]    Washington    [New    York].      Relative 

advantages  of  Crown  Point  and  Ticonderoga; 
waste  of  provisions;  deputy  quartermaster  for  St. 
Johns;  lack  of  money.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
July  30.  C.  C.  169,  2,  445 

1776               Washington,  George.     New  York.  To  [the  President  of 
JuLY  25                        Congress,  Philadelphia].  Necessity  of  additional 
aids-de-camp.     A.  L.  S.  2   pp.     Read  in  Con 
gress  July  29.  C.  C.     152,  2,  297 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  297. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  2"  Congress,     Philadelphia].      Maj.     [Christopher] 

French;  enlistment  bounty  and  other  military 
matters.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  July  29. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  301 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  301. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  29  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Property   of   British 

subjects;  need  of  musket  powder;  smallpox; 
prizes  taken  by  armed  vessels.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress  July  30.  Referred  to  the 
Board  of  War.  C.  C.  152,  2,  309 

Printed,  first  paragraph  only:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y. 
1889.    4,  304,  note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JULY  29  [Philadelphia].      Vacancies    and    promotions    in 

Army;  case  of  [William]  Goddard;  mode  of  pro 
motion.  Letter-book  copy.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  M.  HI,  37 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  29  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Additional 

aid-de-camp.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

Answered  July  30.*  11,  18 

1776  Continental  Congress,   Resolves.      Various    military   com- 

JuLY  29  missions  granted.     A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1776,  July  30.  89,  248 

1776  Bowdoin,    James.      Boston.      To    [George]    Washington 

29  [New  York].     Forwarding  intelligence  obtained 

through  capture  of  a  prize.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Blatchley  Webb. 


76 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  12,  C.  C.  152,  2,  375 

1776  Cooke,  Nicholas.  Providence  [Rhode  Island].  To  Gen. 

JULY  29  [George]  Washington  [New  York].  Account'  of 

prizes  taken;  news  of  British.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Morgan  Lewis. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  5.  C.  C.  152,  2,  339 

1776  Kennedy,  James.  Boston.  Statement  of.  Information 

JuLY  29  of  the  Halifax  fleet.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  12.  C.  C.  152,  2,  377 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

JULY  30  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Evacuation  of  Crown 

Point;  want  of  money;  projected  attempts  on 
Staten  Island;  exchange  of  land  and  sea  prison 
ers;  Indians.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
Aug.  1.  C.  C.  152,  2,  313 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  303, 
note. 

1776  Washington,    George.     New  York.     To   [Lt.]   Gen.   [Sir] 

JULY  30  William    Howe    [Staten   Island].     Exchange  of 

prisoners.  Contemporarj^  copy.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Aug.  5.  C.  C.  152,  2,  333 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.      1889.     4,  309. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

JULY  30  [George]  Washington  [New  York].  Miscella 

neous  military  matters.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered 
Aug.  2*.  89,260 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Investigation  of  failure  of 

JULY  30  Canadian  expedition;  minor  matters  connected 

therewith;  recruiting  expenses;  boats  and  cannon 
for  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Hugh]  Mercer;  friendship  of 
Cayashuta.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  6  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  July  31.  89,  254 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  War  against  Indians  by  the 

JULY  30  Southern  colonies.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  July  30.  89,  251 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  77 

1776  Bowdoin,  James.     Boston.     To  [George  Washington,  New 

JULY  30  York].     Conference  with  Micmac  and  Penobscot 

Indians.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Morgan  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug. 
12.  C.  C.  152,  2,  879 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

JULY  31  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Introducing  Capt.  Mar- 

quisie.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  317 

1776  Continental    Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.         To 

JULY  31  [George]   Washington   [New  York].     Boats   for 

the  Flying  Camp;  Gates-Schuyler  controversy. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.  Endorsed  by  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison  with  note  of  supplies  received  and  cap 
tured  on  high  seas.  Answered  Aug.  dt*.  89,  262 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Powder;  pay  for  Massa- 

JCLY  31  chusetts  militia;    Canada  investigation;  powder, 

clothing  and  independent  companies  for  North 
Carolina.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  July  31.  89,  256 

[1776]  Continental   Army,   Surgeons.     Memorial   of   Regimental 

[JULY  ]  Surgeons    to    Congress.     Supplies   and    instru 

ments;  regulations.  4  pp.  Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  96,  1 

[1776]  Elmore,  Samuel.     Arrangement  of  field  officers  and  cap- 

[JULY  ?]  tains  of  his  regiment. 

Wooster,  David.  Arrangement  of  officers  of  regiment 
raised  at  Montreal.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  July  30.  89,  252 

[1776]  Hazard,    [Ebenezer]      [Marblehead?    Massachusetts.]     To 

[JULY]  [George  Washington,  New  York].      Account  of 

arrival  of  Hessians.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  5.  C.  C.  152,  2,  341 

1776  Howe,  [Sir]  William.     Staten  Island.     To  [George]  Wash- 

AUG.  1  ington   [New   York].       Exchange   of   prisoners. 


78  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

0 

the  President  of  Congress,  1770,  Aug.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  333 

1776  Washington,  George.     Mew  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG-  2  Congress,  Philadelphia],      Troops  from   Massa 

chusetts  and  Connecticut;  enemy's  reenforce- 
ment.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  325 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    18S9.    4,  315. 

1776  Continental      Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  2  [George]  Washington  [New  York].      Power  of 

filling  vacancies  in  the  Army;  paymaster  and 
other  departments;  Stockbridge  Indians;  sea 
men.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  Answered 
Aug.  8*.  89,  264 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  306, 


note. 


1776  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.       Money;     Stockbridge 

AuG- 2  Indians;    paymaster,  commissary    and    quarter 

master  monthly  financial  returns.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  266 

1776  Penet,  Pfierre].     Nantes   [France].     To    [George  Wash- 

Auci-  3  ington,  New  York].     Requesting  commission  as 

aid-de-camp.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Oct.  7.  C.  C.  152,  3,  135 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Enlistment  of  seamen; 

AuG-  5  commission  to   Rufus  Putnam.      D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     Transmitted  to  Washington.     89,  266 

1776  Tupper,    Benjamin.       Dobbs    Ferry    [New    York].      To 

Auo-  3  [George]  Washington    [New  York].     Encounter 

of  row  galleys  with  enemy's  ships.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  George 
Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776.  Aug.  5.  C.  C.  152,  2,  337 

1776  Carleton,  Sir  Guy.    Quebec.    Orders.    Respecting  flags-of- 

truce;  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Francis  Carr  Clerke.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  20.  C.  C.  152,  2,  455 

See  note:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  357. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  79 

1776  D'Emory,  Comte.  San  Domingo  [West  Indies].  To 

AUG.  4  George  Washington  [New  York].  Release  of 

De  Chambeau.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Oct.  7.  C.  C.  152,  3,  137 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Exchange  of  prisoners; 

engagement  between  enemy's  ships  and  the  row 
gallies;  preparations  for  the  coming  battle.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  6.  C.  C.  152,  2,  329 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.     4,  317. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AuG-  ?  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Appointment  of  Major 

Generals;  disputes  between  agents  for  prizes; 
Indians.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  343 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1889.      4,321. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  7  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Reports  of  deserters; 

intended  attack;  news  from  Charleston,  etc.    L.  S. 

3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Reed.     Read  in 

Congress,  Aug.  8.  C.  C.     152,  2,  359 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.Y.    1889.     4,325, 
note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     British  treatment  of  Lt. 

AUG-  7  [James]  Josiah.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson, 

countersigned  by  John  Hancock.     1  p.    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 

Aug.  8.  89,  268 

[1776]  McMichael,  Edward.     Intelligence  brought  from  Oswego. 

[AUG.  7]  Intended  attack  on  Fort  Stanwix  and  the  German 

Flats  by  British  and  Indians.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  7.  C.  C.  152,  2,  347 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

Congress,  Philadelphia].  Stockbridge  Indians; 
strength  of  army;  preparations  of  enemy  for  an 
attack.  L.  S.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  12. 
Referred  to  the  Board  of  War.  C.  C.  152,  2,  363 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1889.    4,331. 


80  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  8  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Case  of  Lt. 

[James]  Josiah;  [Maj.J  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee.    L.  S. 

of   .John  Hancock.       1    p.       In    handwriting   of 

Charles  Thomson.  89,  2(59 

1776  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Election  of   Major  and 

AUG.  9  Brigadier  Generals.      D.   S,  of  John  Hancock. 

1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1776,  Aug.  10.  89,  270 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  10  [George]  Washington  [New  York],     Election  of 

general  officers;  troops   for   Jersey.      L.    S.   of 

John  Hancock.      1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob 

Rush.     Answered  Aug.  12.*  89,  272 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  10  [George]    Washington    [New    York].      Commis 

sions.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Aug.  12.* 

89,  274 

1776  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.     Commissions  to  various 

AUG.  10  officers.     D.  S.  of   John   Hancock.     2  pp.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  Aug.  10.  89,  276 

1776  New   York,   Convention.      Harlem.      Resolve   respecting 

AUG.  10  securing  of  disaffected  persons.     Contemporary 

copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Blatchley 
Webb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug.  12.  C.  C.  152,2,383 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  12  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Reenforcements;  New 

York  loyalists;  cavalry  for  the  South.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  371 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  337. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  12  Congress,  Philadelphia.    Case  of  court-martial  of 

Col.  [Donald?]  Campbell.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.    152,  2,  385 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  340,  note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  13  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Sending  his  papers  to 


WRITING  OF  GEORGE   BAYLOR. 


s.      I '.  >  ot    -four    iiuii 
3r£>f?O3"fiirao  ••£  W Tlfcj  W 


ri^on.      Koad  in  <. 


m  par; 


1776 


,.^..^-./. 

-,..„  y.  /..,. 


//     /    /  r*>  " 

,«  ,  t,     •**££***-£>  <•>.-  ,  f 

J  //  '  fe     /  r   ^ V  7"-     ^  *  ^ 


•/ 


/ 


r  --  •  -^  ••'  ';  "'' 

,...  -..,^          "- 


/ 
t7 


y 

>f  ^ 


ti  V/- 


- 


/f    /  f 


,       ,^     /'-     %^ 

-      //   -  ^,    ..    '.     / 


OF  THE      " 

UNIVERSITY 

OF 

£4UFORN\b^ 


COEEESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  81 

Congress.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.  152,  2,  393 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  342,  note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Massachusetts  treaty  with 

AUG.  13  *5t.  Johns  and  Micmac  Indians.     D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.  In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1TT6,  Aug.  16.  89,  278 

1776  Continental     Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

AuG- 13  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Nothing  to 

communicate.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

Answered  Aug.  15*  89,  280 

1776  Givens,     Thomas.       Examination     of.       Information     of 

AUG.  13  strength,    etc.,   of   the   British.      Contemporary 

cop3r.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  George  Lewis. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  14.  C.  C.     152,  2,  409 
1776               Howe,  Sir  William.     Staten  Island.     To  [George]  Wash- 
A-UG- 13                        ington  [New  York].     Requesting  permission  for 
Robert  Temple  to  go  into  Massachusetts.     Writ 
ten   by  a    secretary  in  the  third  person.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  18.  C.  C.     152,  2,  437 
1776               Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 
AUG.  14                        Congress,  Philadelphia.    Introducing  Capt.  Moe- 
balle.     L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of   Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.     152,  2,  397 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  14  Congress,    Philadelphia].       Intelligence   of    the 

enemy;    need   of    tents;    miscellaneous  matters. 

L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  401 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  346, 
note. 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Secret   Committee.      Philadelphia. 

AUG.  14  To  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Powder 

in  Rhode  Island.     A.  L.   S.  of   Robert  Morris. 

1  p.  11,  135 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Land  for  Hessian  desert- 

AUG.  14  ers;     [Antoine    Felix]    Wybert's    appointment. 

D.   S.   of    John    Hancock.      In    handwriting    of 

Charles   Thomson.      Enclosed    in   President    of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Aug.  16.      89,  278 

28632— OG G 


82 

1776  Farrier,  Isaac.     [Amboy,  New  Jersey.]     Examination  of. 

AUG. 14  Information  of  intentions  of  the  British.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug.  17. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  431 

1776  Hand,  Edward.     West  Chester  [New  York].     To  [George 

AuG- 14  Washington,  New  York].     Recommendations  for 

officers'  promotions.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 

Sep.  20.  C.  C.     152,  2,  13 

1776  Hunter,  Alexander.    [Amboy.]    Examination  of .    Informa- 

AuG- 14  tion  of  strength  etc.  of  British.     Contemporary 

copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

Enclosed    in    Washington  to    the    President    of 

Congress,  1776,  Aug.  17.  C.  C.     152,  2,  429 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  15  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  situation.     L.  S. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  16.         C.  C.     152,  2,  413 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  346,  note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Col.  James  Livingston  to 

AUG.  15  raise  companies  of    Canadians.     D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1776,  Aug.  16.  89,  278 

1776  Roberdeau,  Daniel.     Amboy  [New  Jersey].     To  [George 

AUG. 15  Washington,  New  York],     Forwarding  prisoners. 

A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug.  17. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  425 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  16  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Sickness  in  army;  want 

of  officers.    L.  S.    Ip.    In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.     152,  2,  417 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  346,  note. 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  16  [George]  Washington  [New  York].    Transmitting 

resolves.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  An 
swered  Aug.  18.*  89,  282 

1776  Washington,  George.     New   York.     To  [Lt.]  Gen.    [Sir 

AUG.  17  William]  Howe  [Staten  Island].     Permission  to 

Robert  Temple  to  go  to  Massachusetts.    Contem- 


COERESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  83 

porary  copy.     1   p.     In   handwriting  of   Tench 
Tilghman.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug.  18.     C.  C.    152, 2, 441 
1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  17  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intelligence  of  enemy; 

attempt  of  fire  ships.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  421 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  348 
note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [Richard,]  Viscount 

AUG.  17  Howe  [off  Staten  Island].      Exchange  of  naval 

prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug. 
21.  C.  C.  152,  2,  463 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  348. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  17  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Routine  mat 

ters.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Aug.  20.* 

89,  284 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Conduct  of  Brig.   Gen. 

AUG.  17  [David]  Wooster;    Quartermaster  General's  de 

partment;  exchange  of  prisoners;  Maryland 
troops;  articles  [for  the  Flying  Camp].  D.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  5  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Aug.  17. 

89,  286 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  18  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Resolutions  respecting 

foreign  troops  in  British  army;  [James,]  Lord 
Drummond;  delay  of  British  in  attacking;  In 
dian  treaties.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  20.  C.  C.  152,  2,  433 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  352, 
note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  19  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  military  situation; 

militia.     L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  20. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  443 

1776  Drummond,  [James,  Lord]    Polly   [Off  Staten  Island].     To 

AUG.  19  [George  Washington,  New  York].     Question  of 


84  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

his  parole.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washing-ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Aug.  26.  C.  C.  152,  2,  497 

1776  Howe,  [Richard,  Viscount].  Eagle,  off  Staten  Island.  To 

AuG- 19  George  Washington  [New  York].  Exchange  of 

Lt.  [James]  Josiah.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Aug.  21.  C.  C.  152,  2,  467 

1776  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  20  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Exchange  of  prisoners; 

intentions  of  enemy.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Aug.  22.  C.  C.  152,  2,  447 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.   1889.    4,  355. 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  21  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Correspondence    with 

British  on  subject  of  exchange  of  prisoners.  L. 
S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  459 

177G  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Case  of  Bazil  Bouderot; 

AUG.  21  spies;  money  and   cannon   for  army;  Maj.  Gen. 

[Artemas]  Ward;  copper.  D.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  3  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

89,  290 

1776  Hand,  Edward.     The  Narrows  [Long  Island],     To  [Brig.] 

AUG.  21  Q.en.  [John]   Nixon    [Long   Island]    Reports   of 

enemy's  movements.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Aug.  22.  C.  C.  152,  2,  479 

1776  Livingston,  William.     Elizabethtown     [New  Jersey].     To 

AUG.  21  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Report  of  a 

spy  of  designs  of  the  enemy.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Aug.  22.  C.  C.  152,  2,  475 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  22  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Expectations  of  attack. 

L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Aug.  26. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  471 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  85 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  23  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Approaching    battle; 

prizes  of  armed  vessels;  treaty  with  Six  Nations. 

L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  26. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  483 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.     4,  363, 
note. 

1776  Sullivan,  John.  Long  Island.  To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  23  [New  York].  Account  of  skirmish  on  the  Bed 

ford  Road.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Aug.  24.  C.  C.  152,  2,  491 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  24  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Irregularity    of    the 

post;  maneuvers  of  the  enemy.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  26.         C.  C.     152,  2,  487 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.   4,  363, 
note. 

1776  Continental   Congress,  President.     Philadelphia.      To 

AuG-  24  [George]  Washington  [New  York].    [James,]  Lord 

Drummond's  officiousness.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

11,  200 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  26  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Movements  of  the 

enemy;  [James,] Lord  Drummond.     L.  S.     3pp. 

In   handwriting    of    Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  28.         C.  C.     152,  2,  493 

1776  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Pensions    for  disabilities 

AUG.  26  and  death;  Invalid  corps.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

5  pp.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  292 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Inducements  to  foreigners 

Auo-  27  to  desert  from  British.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

2  pp.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  296 

1776  Harrison,  Rob[ert]  H[anson].     New  York.     To  [the  Presi- 

AL"G-27  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Short  account 

of  the  battle  of  Long  Island.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  499 

1776  Washington,  George.     Long  Island.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  29  Congress,  Philadelphia.     The  military  situation. 

L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  503 

Printed  :  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  371. 


LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Continental  Army,  Council  of  War.     Long  Island.     Rea- 
- 29  sons  for  retreat.    Contemporary  copy.    3  pp.    In 

handwriting  of  William  Grayson.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Aug.  31.  C.  C.  152,  2,  511 

1776  [Stirling,  William  Alexander,    Lord.]     Eagle   [off  Staten 

AUG.  29  Island].     To  [George  Washington,   New  York]. 

Account  of  the  battle  of  Long  Island.  Contem 
porary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  William 
Grayson.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776,  Aug.  31. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  515 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  31  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  retreat  from  Long 

Island;   losses   in   the  battle.     L.  S.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read 

in  Congress,  Sept.  2.  C.  C.     152,  2,  507 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  373. 

1776  De  Lancey,  Oliver.     Jamaica  [Long  Island].     To  Col. 

SEP.  1  [Phinehas]  Fanning  [Long  Island].      Submission 

of  inhabitants  of  Suffolk  county.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Henry  Beekman 
Livingston.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  Oct.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  95 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  2  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Disorganized  state  of 

the  army;  militia.     L.  S.     4pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.      Read  in  Congress, 

Sept.  3.  C.  C.     152,  2,  519 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington,  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  378. 

1776  De  Lancey,  Oliver.     Huntington  [Long  Island],     To  Col. 

SEP.  2  Phinehas  Fanning  [Long  Island].     Ordering  tak 

ing  oath  of  allegiance  to  King.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Henry  Beekman 
Livingston.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1776,  Oct.  2.  C.  C.  152,  3,  97 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Preservation  of  New  York 

SEP.  3  city;  reinforcements.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

2  pp.     Enclosed   in    President   of    Congress    to 

Washington,  1776,  Sep.  3.  89,  298 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  3  [George]  Washington  [New  York].     Preservation 

of  New  York;  reinforcements.     L.   S.  of  John 

Hancock.     2pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

89,  300 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  £7 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  4  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Movement  of  enemj^'s 

ships;  intelligence  from  Canada;  correspondence 

with  Congress.     Transcript.     Read  in  Congress, 

Sep.  6.  C.  C.     169,  2,  202 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  383, 
note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Exchange  of  prisoners. 

SEP.  5  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Sep.  8. 

89,  302 

[1776]  Newell,   Eliphalet.     [New  York.]     To  Col.  Henry  Knox 

[SEP.  4?]  [New  York].     Report  of  damage  being  sustained 

from  enemy's  fire.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Sep.  8.  C.  C.  152,  2,  54 

1776  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     Peace   conference   with 

SEP.  5  [Richard,]  Lord  Howe.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  Sep.  8.  89,  302 

1776    •  De  Lancey,  Oliver.    Jamaica  [Long  Island].    Proclamation 

SEP.  5  offering   commissions   for  raising  companies  of 

loyalists.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Henry  Beekman  Livingston.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Oct.  2.  C.  C.  152,  3,  99 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  6  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Preservation  of   New 

York;  intentions  of  enemy;  pay  for  troops;  ex 
changes.  L.  S.  3pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  9. 
Referred  to  the  Board  of  War.  C.  C.  152, 2,  527 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  385. 

1776  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     Committee   to   wait  on 

SEP.  6  [Rear    Adml.    Richard,]    Lord    Howe;    military 

appointments.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 

Sep.  8.  89,  302 

1776  ,  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  7  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Claim  of    Capt.  [Sion] 

Martindale  and  others  for  pay.     L.  S.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read 

in  Congress,  Sep.  13.  C.  C.     152,  2,  523 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  8  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Reasons  for  evacuation 


88  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

of  New  York;  militia.  L.  S.  7  pp.  In  hand 
writing-  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Sep.  10.  C.  C.  152,  2,  531 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  390. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To  [George] 

SEP- 8  Washington  [New  York].  Exchange  of  prisoners; 

peace  conference  with  [Rear  Adinl.  Richard,] 
Lord  Howe;  mone}-  tents;  intelligence  to  Con 
gress.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  89,  304 

1776  Nicoll,  Isaac.  New  Rochelle  [New  York].  To  [George 

^EP-  8  Washington,  New  York].  Report  of  sources  of 

information;  moves  of  enemy.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Sep.  8.  C.  C.  152,  2,  539 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Evacuation  of  New  York. 

SEP-  10  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Sep. 

16.  89,  306 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

&EI>-  n  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Exchange  of  prisoners; 

moves  of  enemy;  evacuation  of  city.     L.  S.  3  pp. 

In    handwriting   of    Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress  Sep.  13.  C.  C.    152,  2,  543 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  398. 
•102,  and  404,  notes. 

1776  [De  Lancey,  Oliver.]     Jamaica.     [Long  Island].     To  [Col.] 

SEP-  11  Phinehas  Fanning  [Long  Island].     Ordering  con 

fiscation  of  cattle.  Contemporary  cop}7.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Henry  Beekman  Livingston. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Oct.  2.  C.  C.  152,  3,  101 

1776  Washington,]  G[eorge].     New  York.     To  Robert  Morris 

SE1>-  12  [Philadelphia].      Tents  for   the  army.      Letter- 

book  copy.  M.     Ill,  272 

1776  Harrison,  Rob[ert]  H[anson].     New  York.     To  the  Presi- 

SEP.  12  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.    Report  of  latest 

military  happenings.      A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Read  in 

Congress,  Sep.  14.  C.  C.     152,  2,  547 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

SEP.  r>  New  York.     Exchange  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Richard] 

Prescott  and  [Brig.?]  Gen.   [Allan?]  Macdonald 

for  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan  and  [Brig.]  Gen. 

[William  Alexander,]  Lord  Stirling.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.  95,  296 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  89 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Extent  of  command  of  the 

SEP.  12  Commissary  General;  miscellaneous  militaiy  mat 

ters.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock,  4  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
Sep.  16.  89,  308 

[1776]  Rutledge,  E[dward].  Brunswick  [New  Jersey].  To  [George 

[SEP.  12]  Washington,    New     York].      Conference     with 

[Rear  Adml.  Richard,]  Lord  Howe.  A.  L.  S. 
1  p.  12,  23 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  14  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Preparations  for  evac 

uation  of  New  York;  sick  and  pay  of  nurses. 
L.  S.  J  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  16. 

C.  C.     152,  2,  551 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  402. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Rations  for  militia  offi- 

^EP-  14  cers;  barracks;  magazines;  powder,  flints;  return 

of  arms,  etc.,  by  discharged  troops  and  militia. 

D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Sep.  16. 

89,  308 

1776  Continental   Army,    Prisoners.     List  of   captures   by  the 

SEP.  15-16  British  on  the  island  of  New  York.     Contempo 

rary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  Sep.  25.  C.  C.  152,  3,  55 

1776  [Washington,  George.]  [Harlem  Heights.]    To[thePresi- 

SEP-  16  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Affair  at  Kips 

Bay.  Unsigned  letter.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Sep.  17.  C.  C.  152,  2,  555 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  406. 

1776  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  16  [George]    Washington    [Harlem    Heights,   New 

York].     Transmitting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.      2  pp.      Answered  Sep.  20.*     89,  311 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     State   quotas   of   troops; 

.^EP-  16  bounties  of  money  and  land.     Broadside.     En 

closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1777, 
May  20.  95,  321 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Brigadier  appointments. 

SEP-  16  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Sep.  2-i. 

89,  314 


90  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Board  of  War.     (Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

SKI>-  16  New  York.     Memorial  of  2d  lieutenants  of  the 

Virginia  regiments.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

1  p.     Answered  Sep.  30.*  95,  298 

1776  Clark,  John.     Perth  Amboy  [New  Jersey].     To  George 

SKP-  16  Washington  [Harlem].     Resignation.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1776,  Oct.  5.  C.  C.     152,  3,  117 

1776  Washington,  George.     [Harlem  Heights.]     To  [the  Presi- 

SEP.  18  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  battle  of 

Harlem  Plains.     L.   S.     4  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress, 

Sep.  20.  C.  C.     152,  2,  559 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  V.    1889.    4,416. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Minor  military  appoint- 

SEP.  18  ments.     D.   S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Sep. 

24.  89,  314 

1776  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.      Rations    and   bounties. 

SBP.  18  Broadside.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 

ington,  1777,  May  20.  95,  321. 

1776  Washington,  George.     [Harlem  Heights.]    To  [the  Presi- 

SEP.  19  dent  of   Congress,   Philadelphia].     Preparations 

for  British  to  attack  Harlem  Heights.  L.  S.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  1 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  420, 
note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Rank   of   adjutants   and 

SSP.  19  land  assignments.    Broadside.    Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1777,  May  20.        95,  321 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Minor   appointments  of 

SEP.  19  Frenchmen;  drill  of  troops;  accounts  of  Northern 

Army.     D.  S.   of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Sep. 

24.  89,  314 

1776  Howe,  [Richard,  Viscount]  and  [Sir]  W[illiam]  Howe.    New 

SEP.  19  York.    Declaration  respecting  disposition  and  in 

tention  of  the  King.  1  p.  Broadside.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Sep.  27.  C.  C.  152,  3,  65 

1776  McCumber,  Matthew.    Harlem  Heights.    Court-martial  of. 

SEP.  19  Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of 


COBBESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  91 

Tench  Tilghman.     Auto,    note  by  Washington. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Sep.  24.  C.  C.     152,  3,  41 
1776              Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 
SEP.  20                        dent  of   Congress.  Philadelphia].      Resolves  re 
specting  ammunition;  commissions;  short  enlist 
ments:   clothing   and   tents.     L.    S.     3   pp.     In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read 
in  Congress,  Sep.  23.  C.  C.     152,  3.  5 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,  420. 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.      Raising  of   new   army; 

SEP.  20  supplies  and  wants  of  troops;  physician  for  the 

Flying  Camp.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 

Sep.  i>4.  89,  314 

[1776]  Continental  Congress,  Committee  on   State  of  the  Army. 

[SEP.  20-27]  Queries  to  be  made  at  Headquarters.     Supplies, 

the  different  military  departments.     12  questions. 

First   two  answered  in   handwriting  of   Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     2  pp.  W 

Committee:  Sherman,  Gerry  and  Lewis.  Reported  Or-t.  3.  See  Jour 
nals  of  Congress  Sep.  20,  Oct.  8,  1776,  and  Writings  of  Washington 
(Ford;  X.  Y.  1*89.  4,  451,  note. 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

SEP.  20  [Kingsbridge],      Introducing   Marquis    de    Mal- 

rnedy,  Jean  Louis  Imbert,  Christian  de  Colerus 

and  [Jean]    Louis    de    Vernejous.     A.   L.   S.  of 

Pdchard  Peters.     1  p.  95,  299 

[1776]  Ward,  J[onathan]     [Harlem.]     To   [George]  Washington 

[SEP.  20  ?]  [Harlem].     Return  of  officers  recommended  for 

promotion  in  21st  Continental  Infantry.     A.  D.  S. 

2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress  1776,  Sep.  20.  C.  C.     152,  3.  9 

1776  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     [New]  York.     To  George  Wash- 

SEP.  21  ington  [Harlem].     Arrangements  for  exchange 

of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Sep.  25.  C.  C.  152,  3.  51 

1776  Washington,  George.     Kingsbridge  [New  York].     To  the 

>SEP-  22  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Plunder 

ing  habits  of  the  army.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Joseph  Reed.  Read  in  Congress.  Sep. 
23.  C.  C.  152,  3,  17 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1889.    4,424. 


92  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi 

SEP-  22  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  lire  in  New 

York.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  21 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  430,  note. 

1776  Washington,   George.     Harlem   Heights.     To  [Lt.]  Gen. 

SEP.  23  [Sir  William]  Howe  [New  York].     Exchange  of 

prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Sep.  25.  C.  C.  152,  3,  53 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1889.    4,433-4, 
notes. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Troops;  clothing;  powder 

SEP.  23  for  Northern  Army;  Fort  Montgomery  and  de 

fense  of  Highlands.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
2  pp.  89,  318 

1776  Greene,  Nathanael.     Fort  Constitution  [New  York].     To 

SEP-  23  [George]  Washington,  Harlem  Heights.     Enemy 

at  Paulus  Hook.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 

Sep.  24.  C.  C.     152,  3,  27 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

SEP.  24  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Enemy's  land 

ing  at  Paulus  Hook;  discharge  of  militia.  L.  S. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  1776,  Sep.  25.  C.  C.  152,  3,  23 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1889.    4,430, 
note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

SEP-  24  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Condition  of 

army;    discipline;    militia.      A.    L.    S.     12   pp. 

Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  27.  C.  C.     152,  3,  29 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  438. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  24  [George]  Washington  [Harlem  Heights].     Aug 

menting  the  Army;  enlistments  for  the  war. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  4  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Sep.  28*. 

89,  320 

1776  Livingston,  Henry  B[eekman].     [Saybrook,  New  Jersey.] 

SEP.  24  To  [George]  Washington  [Harlem].     Report  of 

his  raid  on  Long  Island.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Oct.  2.  C.C.  152,  3,  91 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  93 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

SEP.  25  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of 

prisoners;  commissaries;  need  of  tents,  clothing. 

L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert   Hanson 

Harrison.  C.  C.     152,  3,  45 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  433, 
note. 

[1776]  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

[SEP.  25]  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Table  of  pro 

posed  increased  pay  for  officers.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Sep.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  49 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves:  Payrolls  of  militia;   cloth- 

®EP-  2^  ing  etc.,  for  soldiers;  blankets,  shoes,  provisions 

etc.,  for  Northern  Arm}*;  camp  utensils;  sundry 
military  appointments;  salt  provision. 

^EP-  26  Exchange  of  officers;  desertion  among  Penn 

sylvania  troops.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  8  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  Oct.  2.  89,  324 

1776  Ballard,    Robert.     Fort    Constitution    [New   York].     To 

SEP-  26  [George  ]  Washington  [Harlem].    Requesting  per 

mission  to  resign.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Sep.  30.  C.  C.  152,  3,  83 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

SEP-  27  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  Congres 

sional  Committee;  intelligence  from  Canada. 
L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Sep.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  59 

[1776]  Canada,  British  Army  in.     Estimate  of  troops,  naval  force. 

[SEP.  27]  i  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1776,  Sep.  27.     In  handwriting  of 

Morgan  Lewis.  C.  C.     152,  3,  63 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem   Heights.     To  [the  Presi 

dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Recommending 
Capt.  Daniel  Morgan  for  promotion.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Sep.  28.  C.  C.  152,  3,  67 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  454. 

1776  Shepard,  William.     Bergen     [New  Jersey].      Petition  to 

SEP-  28  George  Washington  [Harlem  Heights].     Praying 


94  LIBRAKY    OP    CONGRESS 

for  promotion.  D.  S.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Sep. 
30.  C.  C.  152,  3,  79 

1776  Washington,  George.      Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

SEP.  30  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Recommending 

Lt.  Col.  [William]  Shepard  for  promotion.  L.  S. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  2.  C.  C.  152,  3,  75 

1776  Washington,  George.     New  York.     To  the  Board  of  War, 

SEP.  30  Philadelphia.     System  of  promotion.    L.  S.    1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  71 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  460,  note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Trial  of  Ensign  [Mathew] 

SEP-  30  Macumber;  exchange  of  officers;  examination  of 

surgeons  for  army;   discharges.     D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1776,  Oct.  2.  89,  328 

1776  Continental  Army,  Prisoners.     Return   of  prisoners  sent 

[SEP.    ]  from  Canada  by  Sir  Guy  Carleton.    1  p.    In  hand 

writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Sep. 
25.  C.  C.  152,  3,  57 

[1776]  Hand,  Edward.     [Harlem  Heights].     To  [George  Wash- 

[SEP.    ]  ington,  Harlem].    Recommending  William  Patten 

for  third  lieutenant.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Oct.  5.  C.  C.  169,  2,  202 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     The  Quartermaster  Gen- 

OCT.  1  eralship.     D.    S.   of    John   Hancock.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
Oct.  2.  89,  328 

1776  Washington,  George.    Harlem  Heights.    To  [the  President 

OCT.  2  Of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Enemy  recruiting  on 

Long  Island;  militia;  movements  of  British.    L.  S. 

4pp.    In  hand  writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  4.  C.  C.     152,  3,  87 

Printed  with  omission:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889. 
4,  461. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

OCT.  2  [George]  Washington  [Harlem  Heights].    Trans 

mitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p. 
Answered  Oct.  5.*  89,  322 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Report  of  Committee  on 

OCT.  2  supplies    needed    by   army;   resolves  respecting 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  95 

wagons;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philip  John]  Schuyler's 
resignation.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Matlack.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
Oct.  4.  89,  333 

Committee  of  Conference  with  Gen.  Mifflin:  R.  H.  Lee,  Sherman, 
J.  Adams  and  Gerry. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Minor  military  matters. 

OCT.  3  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Oct.  14.  . 

89,  337 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Loan  of  five  million  and 

OCT.  3  establishment  of  loan  offices.     Broadside.    Trans 

mitted  to  Washington.  89,  330 

1776  Derby,  Richard,  jr.     Salem  [Massachusetts].    To  [George 

OCT.  3  Washington,  Harlem   Heights],     Intelligence  of 

the  British  fleet.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Oct.  8.  C.  C.  152,  3,  143 

1776  Putnam,    Rufus.      [Harlem.]      To  G[eorge]  Washington 

OCT.  3  [Harlem].     Establishment  for  a  corps  of  engineers. 

2  pp.  A.  L.  S.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  Oct.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  127 

1776  Washington,    George.     Harlem.      To   [the    President    of 

OCT.  4  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Measures  necessary  to 

recruit  the    army.     A.   L.   S.     7  pp.     Read  in 

Congress,  Oct.  8.  C.  C.     152,  3,  103 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  466. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

OCT.  4  [George]  Washington  [Harlem  Heights].  Trans 

mitting  resolves;  certain  appointments.  L.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  1  p.  89,  331 

1776  Howe,  [Sir]  Wplliam].  [New]  York.  To  [George]  Wash- 

OCT.  4  ington  [Harlem].  Exchange  of  prisoners;  Cana 

dian  prisoners.  Contemporaiy  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Oct.  5.  C.  C.  152,  3, 123 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  5  dent  of   Congress,    Philadelphia].    Exchange  of 

prisoners;   promotions;    engineer  corps;  prizes; 

disputes  of  rank.     L.  S.     6  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.         C.  C.     152,  3,  111 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,476. 


96  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Washington,  George.  Harlem  Heights.  To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  7  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Dr.  [Alexan 

der]  Skinner's  errand;  demands  of  regimental 
surgeons.  Letter-book  copy.  In  handwriting  of 
George  Lewis.  M.  HI,  83 

1776  Washington,  George.  Harlem  Heights.  To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  7  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Release  of 

Mons.  De  Chambeau;  commission  to  P[ierre] 
Penet;  Frenchmen  in  army.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Oct.  11.  C.  C.  152,  3,  131 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  482. 

1776  Continental  Congress,   Resolve.     Counterfeiting.      Broad- 

OCT.  7  side.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  89,  330 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Muster-master  of  the  Fly- 

OCT.  7  ing  Camp;  commissary  of  prisoners;  pay  of  offi 

cers.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Oct. 
14.  89,  337 

1776  McCumber,   Mathew.     Harlem    Heights.      Court-martial. 

OCT.  7  Report  of  members  of  court  respecting  the  ver 

dict.  D.  S. :  Comfort  Sage,  Prest.  Davd.  Brear- 
ley.  Ebr.  Howell.  Sam.  Smith.  Thorns. 
Bourk.  Cornelius  Higgins.  Jacob  Good. 
Leonard  Bleeker.  Jacob  DeWitt.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Oct.  8.  C.  C.  152,  3,  147 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  8  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of 

prisoners;  bounty;  Ensign  McCumber's  court- 
martial;  enemy's  movements.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  139 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  485. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Increase  of   army;   offi- 

OCT.  8  cers.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  Pres 

ident  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Oct.  14. 

89,  337 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  9  [George]  Washington  [Harlem  Heights].     Pay, 

clothing  and  bounty  for  troops.     L.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

89,  335 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  97 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Hospital  matters;   com- 

OCT.  9  missary  department.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1776,  Oct.  14.  89,  337 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Vessels  for  lakes  [Cham- 

OCT.  10  plain  and  George];  paymasters;  exchange  of  offi 

cers;  impressment  of  teams;  miscellaneous  mili 
tary  promotions;  commissions;  Canadians.  D. 
S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Oct.  14. 

89,  337 

1776  New   York,    Committee   of   Safety.     Fishkill.      To   Gen. 

OCT-  10  [George]  Washington  [Harlem].     Activity  of  the 

New  York  loyalists.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Morgan  Lewis.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Oct.  11.  C.  C.  152,  3,  153 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  11  dent   of    Congress,    Philadelphia].      Movements 

of  enemy's  ships;  loyalists.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Oct.  15.  "Nothing  to  be  reported 
on  this  letter.'1  C.  C.  152,  3,  149 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  497 
and  498,  notes. 

1776  Arnold,  B[enedict].     Schuyler's  Island  [Lake  Champlain, 

OCT.  12  New  York].     To  [Maj.  Gen.  Horatio  Gates,  Al 

bany].  Account  of  naval  action  off  Valcour 
Island.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  William  Grayson.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Oct. 
18.  C.  C.  152,  3,  163 

1776  Hoisington,  Joab.     Newbury  [New  Hampshire].     To  Maj. 

°CT- 12  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates  [Ticonderoga].     Reports  of 

deserters.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  William  Grayson.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Nov.  9.  C.  C.  152,  3,  227 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Allowances  and  pay  of 

°CT-  14  officers.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Oct. 

24.  90,  3 

1776  Harrison,  Rob[ert]  H[anson].     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the 

OcT-  u  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Activity 

28632—06 7 


98  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

of  the  New  York  loyalists;  manceuvers  of  the 
two  armies.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Read  in  Congress, 
Oct.  21.  C.  C.  152,  3,  155 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1889.    4,498, 
note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Clothing   and   blankets. 

OCT.  15  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

,  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Oct.  24.    90,  3 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

OCT-  15  Harlem  Heights.     Monthly  returns  of  military 

stores.     L.    S.    of   Richard   Peters.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting   of   Timothy   Matlack.      Answered 

Oct.  22*  by  Harrison.  12,  87 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Commissaries  of  clothing 

in  Northern  and  Main  armies.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1776,  Oct.  24.  90,  3 

1776  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].  Saratoga  [New  York].  To 

[George]  Washington  [Harlem].  Defeat  on  Lake 
Champlain.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Harri 
son  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Oct.  20. 

C.  C.  152,  3,  171 

1776  Deane,  S[ilas].  Paris.  To  [George]  Washington  [Harlem 

°CT-  17  Heights,  New  York],  Introducing  Mottin  de  la 

Balme.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
May  9.  C.  C.  152,  4,  169 

1776  Washington,  George.     Harlem  Heights.     To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  18  dent  of    Congress,   Philadelphia].      Intelligence 

from  Canada;  general  situation.     L.  S.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read 

in  Congress,  Oct.  21.  C.  C.     152,  3,  159 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  [Thaddeus]  Kosciusko's 

appointment;  money  for  Northern  Army;  flints; 
Commissary  deputies;  rations;  form  of  oath  of 
allegiance.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
Oct.  24.  90,  5 

1776  [Harrison,  Robert  Hanson].    Kingsbridge  [New  York].    To 

OCT.  20  [the  President  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia],    Ma- 

noeuvers  of  the  British  and  Continental  armies. 

Auto,  draft.     2  pp.     Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  21. 

A.  11,1 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington,  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1889.    4,  500,  notes. 


COERESPONDENCE    OF    GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  99 

1776  Harrison,  Rob[ert]  H[anson].     Valentine's  Hill  [New  York]. 

OCT.  21  To    the    President    of    Congress,    Philadelphia. 

Nothing-  of  importance  to  communicate.  A.  L. 
S.  1  p.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  3, 173 

1776  [Harrison,    Robert   Hanson].     Valentine's    Hill.     To  the 

OCT.  22  Board  of   War  [Philadelphia].      French  gentle 

men;  monthly  returns  of  ordnance  stores;  Mag 
azines;  rations.  Auto,  draft.  2pp.  A.  11,3 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Blankets  and  clothing  in 

OCT.  23  Rhode  Island.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington.  1776, 

Oct.  24.  90,  5 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Appointment  of  William 

°CT-  23  Maxwell  and  William  Smallwood  as  brigadiers. 

A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Oct. 

24.  90,  9 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.      Philadelphia.      To 

°CT-  24  [George  Washington,  White  Plains,  New  York]. 

Forwarding  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
1  p.  90, 1 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

[White  Plains].  Ration  returns  and  pay  of  dis 
charged  soldiers.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
1  p.  95,  305 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

°CT-  24  [White  Plains].     Situation  of  affairs  in  Pennsyl 

vania.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Clark,  jr.  95,  306 

1776  Board  of  War.     Plan  for  returns  of  rations  and  pay  of  dis- 

OCT.  24  charged  soldiers.      A.  D. ,  of  Richard  Peters.     2 

pp.     Enclosed   in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 

1776,  Oct.  24.  95,  307 

1776  [Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.]     White  Plains.     To  [the  Pres- 

OCT.  25  ident  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Movement  of 

troops  and  stores;  skirmishes  [at  Mamaroneck]; 
obstructing  channel;  advance  of  enemy;  control 
of  North  River;  formation  of  t\vo  armies  to  oper 
ate  on  both  sides  of  river.  Auto,  draft.  3  pp. 
Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  4.  A.  II,  5 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  James  Mease  [Phila- 

°CT- 26  delphia].     Clothing  issues;  shoes,  hats  etc.     Con- 


100  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

temporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington  1776,  Oct.  27.  95,  308 

1776  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

OCT.  27  [White    Plains],     Returns    of    clothing    issued. 

A.  L.  S.  of   Richard   Peters.     1  p.     Answered 

Nov.  11.  95,  310 

1776  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

°CT-  27  ington,  White  Plains].     Military  successes;   in 

tentions  of  Great  Britain;  military  supplies;  the 
French  court.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  12,  122 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  28  [George]   Washington,  White  Plains.     Robbery 

of  the  express.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Answered  Nov. 

1*  by  Harrison.  12,  124 

1776  [Harrison,    Robert    Hanson.]      White    Plains.      To    [the 

°CT-  29  President  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Battle  [of 

White   Plains];    difficulty   of   removing    stores. 

Auto,  draft.     2  pp.  A.     II,  9 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

[White  Plains].  Introducing  chevalier  Lan- 
tagniac.  A.  L.  8.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  An 
swered  Nov.  8*.  95,  312 

1776  Gates,  Horatio.    Ticonderoga  [New  York].    To[Maj.]Gen. 

°CT-  31  [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Albany].     Enemy's  feint 

against  Ticonderoga.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Nov.  9.  C.  C.  152,  3,  223 

1776  Harrison,    Rob[ert]    H[anson].      White   Plains.      To  [the 

President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  The  mili 
tary  situation;  militia.  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Read  in 
Congress,  Nov.  5.  C.  C.  152,  3,  189 

1776  Harrison,  Robert  H[anson].     White  Plains.    To  [the  Pres- 

Nov.  l  ident  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Loss  of  letters; 

situation  of  the  army;  difficulty  in  moving  stores; 

lack  of  flour.     Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp.     Read 

in  Congress,  Nov.  4.  A.     II,  11 

Printed  in  part:  Writingsof  Washington  ( Ford) N.Y.  1890.   5,26,  note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     [White  Plains.]     To  Dr.  William 

Nov.  3  Shippen  jr.,  Newark  [New  Jersey].     Establish 

ment  of  hospitals;  Dr.  [John]  Morgan's  authority. 
L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  6.  C.  C.  152,  3,  197 


WRITING  OF   EDMUND   RANDOLPH. 


iShippcu  jr..  Newark  ) 
inentofhos]  i":ils;  Dr.  i 
L.  S.  1.  ji.  In  hanthv 
f'rit'i  In  C.'oni»Tess.  Nov. 


gj^-'.f.  // 
/   *y*/*'B 


,<, ,  ^-v    7  ,> 


3  A. 


t  '  r 


'  * 

/ 

v 


'?>•>  'V  Y^"*    ''^/**  "•'"  '  7 

A    '    ^  '•***/**'*  }*}/      /    '  x  / 

•'••     /V«*-'       77v^ty   X«       *      ^ 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  101 

1776  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.      White  Plains.      To  [the  Presi- 

Nov.  3  dent  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Desertion  of 

troops.     A.    L.    S.      1   p.      Read   in   Congress, 

Nov.  6.  C.  C.     152,  3,  201 

Printed  in  part:  Writingsof  Washington  ( Ford  )N.  Y.   1889.   5,2,  note. 

1776  H[arrison,]  R[obert]  H[anson].      White  Plains.      To  the 

Nov.  4  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].     Rations  and  pay 

ment  of  sick;  defection  in  Pennsylvania.     Auto. 

draft  signed.     2  pp.  A.     II,  15 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  2,  note. 

1776  Harrison,   Rob[ert]    H[anson].      White   Plains.      To   [the 

Nov-  4  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Introduc 

ing  Monsieurs  Robillard  D'Antin  and  Bordes. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  14.  Re 
ferred  to  the  Board  of  War.  C.  C.  152,  3,  209 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Appointment  of  officers 

Nov.  4  to  recruit  the  army.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1776,  Nov.  5.  90,  10 

1776  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  5  [George]  Washington  [White  Plains].     Commis 

sions  for  officers;  power  of  appointment.  L.  S. 
of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jacob  Rush.  90,  7 

1776  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

N°v-  6  Of]  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Movement  of  en 

emy  ;  approaching  dissolution  of  the  army.  Draft. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Blatchley  Webb. 
Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  11.  A.  II,  19 

Printed:  Writingsof  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    5,  1. 

1776  Continental  Army,  Council  of  War.    White  Plains.    Troops 

Nov.  6  to  be  thrown  into  Jersey  and  on  east  side  of  the 

Hudson.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Nov.  6. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  213 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Allowance  to  officers  for 

Nov.  7  enlisting  soldiers  in  camp.     Contemporary  copy. 

I  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 

1777,  May  20.  95,  319 

1776  Continental  Congress,    Resolves.     Allowance   for  reenlist- 

Nov.  7  ments;  deserters;  exchange  of  prisoners;  military 

appointments.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1776,  Nov.  9.  90,  14 


102  LIBKARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Lovell,  James.     Fort  Lee  [New  Jersey].     To  [the  President 

Nov.  7  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intelligence  of  ene 

my's  designs.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  233 

1776  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  Board  of 

Nov.  8  War,  Philadelphia].      French   gentlemen  in  the 

army.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  the  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.  152,  3,  229 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  11. 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  8  [White  Plains].     Permission  to  certain  ladies  to 

enter  New  York.     L.  S. :  Benj.  Harrison,  James 

Wilson,    Edward   Rutledge.      2   pp.     Answered 

Nov.  15.*  95,  325 

1776  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     [New  York.]    To  [George]  Wash- 

Nov.  8  ington    [White   Plains].     Return  of   an  officer's 

servant;  exchange  of  prisoners.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Blatchley 
Webb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1776,  Nov.  14.  C.  C.  152,  3,  239 

1776  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

Nov.  9  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Transmitting  letters 

from  the  Northern  Army;  British  expedition  into 
the  Jerseys.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  12.  A.  II,  21 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,12, 
note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     [White  Plains.]     To  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir 

Nov.  9  William]  Howe  [New  York].     Exchange  of  pris 

oners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Nov.  14.  C.  C.  152,  3,,  235 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  12. 

1776  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  9  [George]  Washington  [White  Plains].     Reenlist- 

ment  allowance;  deserters;  exchange  of  pris 
oners;  pay  of  Massachusetts  troops.  L.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob 
Rush.  Answered  Nov.  19.*  90,  12 

1776  Washington,  George.     Peekskill.     To  [the  President  of] 

Nov.  11  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Recruiting  service;  de 

signs  of  British;  Massachusetts  and  Connecticut 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  103 

pay  to  soldiers.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  15.  A.  II,  23 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  20. 

1776  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     [New  York.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

Nov.  11  ington   [Peekskill,    New   York].      Exchange   of 

prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Wi-iiam  Gray  son.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Nov.  14.  C.  C.  152,  3,  241 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    4,  529. 

[1776]  Searle,  James.      Long  Branch  [New  Jersey].     To  [John 

[Nov.  13]  Hancock?  Philadelphia].     Conveyance  of  letters; 

sailing  of  a  British  fleet.     Contemporary  copy. 

2  pp.     Enclosed    in   President  of    Congress   to 

Washington,  1776,  Nov.  14.  90,  L>0 

1776  Washington,  George.     "Genl.  Greene's Qrs."     [Fort  Lee, 

Nov.  14  New  Jersey.]     To  [the   President  of]  Congress 

[Philadelphia].  Movement  of  troops;  increase  of 
field  artillery;  exchange  of  prisoners.  Draft. 
5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  18.  A.  II,  29 

1776  Continental      Congress,       President.      Philadelphia.      To 

Nov.  14  [George]  Washington  [White  Plains].     Destina 

tion  of  a  British  fleet.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  18 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  14  [Fort  Lee,  New  Jerse}^].     British  probable  ad 

vance  against  Philadelphia;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Thomas] 
Mifflin  and  defense  of  the  city.  A.  L.  S.  of  E. 
Rutledge,  signed  also  by  Benj.  Harrison,  James 
Wilson,  and  Francis  Lightfoot  Lee.  1  p. 

95,  327 

1776  Washington,  George.     Hackensack  [New  Jerse3T].     To  the 

Nov.  15  Board    of    War,    Philadelphia.      Permission    to 

ladies  to  go  into  New  York.  L.  S.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  253 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Cargo  of  the  Hancock  & 

Nov.  15  Adams  appropriated  for  use  of  the  Army.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1776, 
Nov.  18.  95,  329 


104  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Washington,    George.      Hackensack.      To   the    Board   of 

Nov-  15  War,    Philadelphia.      Exchange    of    prisoners. 

L.  S.     1  p.     In   handwriting  of  Robert   Hanson 

Harrison.  C.  C.     152,  3,  257 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.     1890.     5,  30; 
note. 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

Nov- 16  [George]   Washington  [Fort  Lee,  New  Jersey]. 

Exchange  of  Hessians.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.     Answered 
Nov.  19*.  90,  21 

1776  Washington,  George.     "Gen.  Greene's  Qrs."     [Hacken- 

Nov.  16  sack.]     To  [the  President  of]  Congress.     [Phila 

delphia].  The  surrender  of  Fort  Washington. 
Draft.  4:  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Reed. 
Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  19.  A.  II,  33 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890.    5,  33. 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  18  [Hackensack].     Cargo  of  the  Hancock  &  Adams. 

A.  L.  8.  ?  of  Francis  Lightfoot  Lee,  signed  also 

by    Benj.    Harrison  and    James    Wilson.     1   p. 

Answered  Nov.  30*.  95,  331 

1776  Washington,  George.     Hackensack.     To  [the  President  of] 

Nov.  19  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Surrender    of    Fort 

Washington;   capture  of    Fort  Lee  and   loss   of 

stores.     Draft.     5pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  23. 

A.     II,  37-41 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.     1890.    5,41. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Monthly  commissary  re- 

Nov.  19  turns;  pay  of  sick;  magazines  of  military  stores; 

state  quotas  of  troops.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton.  1776,  Nov.  24.  90,  25 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Pay  of  soldiers  discharged 

Nov.  19  from  service  through  the  hospitals.     Contempo- 

rar}7  copy,  attested    by   Timothy  Pickering   jr. 

2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 
1778,  May  12.  95,  333 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  19  [Hackensack].     Prisoners  ordered  to  Fort  Lee; 

enlistment    of   prisoners    in    Continental  Army. 

L.    S.    of    Richard  Peters.     In   handwriting  of 

John  Clark  jr.  95,  339 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  105 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Nov.  21  [George]  Washington  [Hackensack].     Troops  for 

the  new  army;  preparation  for  coming  campaign. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  23 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Enlistments  for  the  war. 

Nov.  22  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Nov.  24. 

90,25 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Power  of  appointment  of 

Nov.  22  army   officers;     committee   to    repair    to    head 

quarters;  hides  and  tallow.  A.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1776,  Nov.  24.  90,  29 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Reenforcements;   troops 

Nov.  22  from  North;  exchange  of  [Gov.]  William  Frank 

lin.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
Nov.  24.  90,  29 

1776  Washington,    George.     Newark   [New  Jersey].     To   [the 

Nov.  23  President  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Critical 

state  of  affairs;  militia  and  payment  of  the  Flying 

Camp.     Draft.     2pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress   Nov.  25. 

A.     II,  43 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    4,190. 

1776  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  23  [Newark].    Prisoners  sent  to  Brunswick.    A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     1.   p.     Answered  Nov.  30.* 

95,  336 

[1776]  Continental  Army.     Abstract  of  returns  of  troops  at  New- 

[Nov.  23]  ar^  f^  f  or  duty.      1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Joseph 

Reed.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1776,  Nov.  23.         C.  C.     152,  3,  273 

1776  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Nov-  24  [George]    Washington  [Newark].     Committee  of 

Conference;  troops  from  Pennsylvania  and  New 
Jersey;  exchange  of  [Gov.  William]  Franklin; 
reenforcement  measures.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  An 
swered  Nov  27.*  90,  27 

1776  Continental  Congress,   Resolves.      Ordering  Pennsylvania 

Nov.  25  militia  and  Virginia  light  horse  to  join  the  Army; 


106  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[Brig.]  Gen.    [Thomas]   Mifflin  in  Philadelphia. 

L.   S.   of    John    Hancock.     2  pp.     Enclosed   in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Nov. 

26.  90,  33 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

Nov.  26  [George]  Washington  [Newark].  Reenforcements 

for  army.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Nov.  30.* 

90,  31 

1776  Washington,  George.  Newark.  To  [the  President  of] 

Nov-  27  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Northern  troops; 

enenry  in  the  Jerseys;    exchange  and  enlistment 

of  prisoners  in  the  British  army.     Draft.     2  pp. 

In    handwriting   of   Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  30.  A,  II,  45 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  53, 
note. 

1776  Anonymous.    Boston.    Extract  of  letter  giving  intelligence 

Nov-  27  of  British  store  ship.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

George  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  Nov.  27. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  347 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Cannon   casting;    provi- 

Nov-  28  sions  at  Albany;   hospital  for  Northern  Army; 

inquiry  into  hospital  affairs;  batteaux  on  the 
lakes.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Jan.  1.  20,  87 

1776  Clark,   John    jr.      Tappan    [New   York].      To   [George] 

Washington  [New  Brunswick,  New  Jersey]. 
Deserter's  intelligence;  removal  of  stores.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Mor 
gan  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  Dec.  4. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  315 

1776  Washington,  George.     Brunswick  [New  Jersey].     To  [the 

President  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Reen- 
forcement  by  militia;  enemy's  advance  into  Jer 
sey;  desertions.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Dec.  1.  A.  II,  47 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  54. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Brunswick.     To  the  Board  of  War 

- 30  [Philadelphia],     Stores   captured    from    enemy; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  107 

enlistment  of  prisoners.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  51 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  58. 

1776  Deane,   Silas.      Paris.      To    [George]    Washington   [New 

^ov.  30  Brunswick].     Introducing    Col.    [Thomas]  Con- 

way.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress  1777,  May  9. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  163 

1776  Miles,  Samuel.     [Long  Island].     To  William  Wister,  Phil- 

[Nov.]  adelphia.     His  exchange.      A.  L.  S.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 
1776,  Nov.  7.  90,  16 

1776  Washington,  George.     Brunswick.     To  [the  President  of] 

DEC.  1  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Designs  of  the  enemy 

on  Philadelphia;  exchange  of  Col.  [Daniel]  Mor 
gan  and  Maj.  [William]  Heath.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  2.  A.  II,  53 

1776  Washington,  George.     Brunswick.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  l  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Advance  of  the  enemy 

into   Jersey.     L.   S.     1   p.     In    handwriting   of 

Robert   Hanson   Harrison.     Read   in   Congress, 

Dec.  2.  C.  C.  152,  3,  291 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  62,  note. 

1776  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

DEC.  1  [George]  Washington  [New  Brunswick].     Troops 

east  of  the   Hudson;  clothing.     L.  S.  of   John 

Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

Answered  Dec.  2.*  90,  34 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Clothing  for  Army;  troops 

DEC.  l  on  east  side  of  the  Hudson;  relief  of  sick.     D.  S. 

of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776,  Dec.  1.     90,  36 

1776  Washington,  George.     Princeton  [New  Jersey].     To  the 

DEC-  2  President  of   Congress,  Philadelphia.     Advance 

of  enemy   into   Jersey;    removal  of  prisoners. 

L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  3. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  295 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,63. 

1776  Washington,  George.     [Princeton.]     To  Capt.    [Nicholas 

DEC.  2  Dietrich,  Baron  de]  Ottendorff  [Princeton].     Au- 


108  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

thorizing  raising  of  a  German  battalion.  D.  S. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1776,  Dec,  2.  C.  C.  152,  3,  299 

1776  Washington,    George.     Trenton   [New  Jersey],     To   [the 

DEC-  3  President   of]  Congress    [Philadelphia].     Trans 

portation  of  stores;  delay  of  [Maj.]Gen.  [Charles] 
Lee;  Penns}7lvania  militia.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Dec.  4.  A.  II,  55 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  64. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Removal  of  prisoners  into 

•L)BC<  3  the  country;  exchange  of  Gov.  [William]  Frank 

lin.  Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of 
Jacob  Rush.  Transmitted  to  Washington  with 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1776, 
Dec.  4.  90,  38 

1776  Washington,  George.     Trenton.     To   [the   President   of] 

DEC.  4  Congress  [Philadelphia].     [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles] 

Lee's   delay;    reports    of    enemy's    movements. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  5.      A.     II,  57 

1776  Washington,  George.     Trenton.     To  the  Board  of   War 

DEC.  4  [Philadelphia].      British     prisoners    not    to    be 

allowed  to  come  to  the  Continental  army.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  59 

1776  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  4  [George]  Washington,    Trenton.     Exchange    of 

Gov.  [William]  Franklin.     L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.     In    handwriting    of    Jacob    Rush.     An 
swered  Dec.  6.*  90,  38 
1776               Washington,  George.     Trenton.     To   [the  President   of] 
DEC.  5                         Congress  [Philadelphia].     Advance  of  the  enemy; 
disadvantages  of  depending  on  militia.     A.   L. 

2  pp.  and  scrap.  A.     II,  63 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  66. 

1776  Washington,   George.     Trenton.     To   [the   President   of] 

DEC.  6  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Movements  of  enemy; 

Howe's  proclamation  of  pardon.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Dec.  7.  A.  II,  65 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  69. 

1776  Washington,   George.      [Barclay's,  Bucks  County,  Penn- 

CEC.  8  sylvania].     To  [the  President  of]  Congress  [Phila 

delphia],     Retreat  from  Princeton;   [Maj.]  Gen. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  109 

[Charles]  Lee's  delay.  A.  D.  2  pp.  Read  in 
Congress,  Dec.  9.  A.  II,  67 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  71. 

1776  Cooke,  Nicholas.  Providence  [Rhode  Island].  To  [George] 

DEC.  8  Washington  [Barclay's,  Pennsylvania].  British 

descent  on  Newport.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1776,  Dec.  20.  C.  C.  152,  3,  385 

1779  Washington,  George.  Trenton  Falls.  To  [the  President 

DEC.  9  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Fortifications  for 

defense  of  Philadelphia.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress, 
Dec.  10.  A.  II,  69 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  72. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Falls  of  Delaware.     To  [the  Presi- 

DEC.  10  dent  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Movements  of 

the  enem}~  Lee's  delay.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Dec.  11.  A.  II,  73 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Note)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  76,  note. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Falls  of  Delaware.     To  [the  Presi- 

DEC.  11  dent  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Crossing  of 

the  Delaware  by  the  enemy;  Lee's  delay;  valu 
able  services  of  Major  [Elisha]  Sheldon's  troop. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  12.  A.  II,  75 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  80. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Secretary.     [Philadelphia.]    To  Gen. 

DEC.  11  [George]  Washington  [Barclay's].     Transmitting 

resolve.      A.   L.  S.   of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Answered  Dec.  12.*  90,  10 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Dispersion  of  Congress. 

DEC.  11  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     Transmitted   to 

Washington  with  Secretary  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1776,  Dec.  11.  90,  40 

1776  Washington,  George.     Trenton  Falls.     To  [the  President 

DEC.  12  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Removal  of  Congress; 

military  situation;  payment  of  troops.  Draft. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  20.  A.  II,  77 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford).    1890.    5,82. 

1776  Continental      Congress,      Secretary.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  12  [George]  Washington  [Barclay's].     Transmitting 

resolves.     A.  L.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     90,  44 


110  LIBRAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Frigates  to  defend  Phila- 

DEC.  12  delphia;  Sheldon's  dragoons;  adjournment  of  Con 

gress;  plenary  power  to  Washington.  A.  D.  S. 
of  Charles  Thomson.  Transmitted  to  Washing 
ton  with  Secretary  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1776,  Dec.  12.  90,  44 

1776  Washington,  George.     Trenton  Falls.     To  [the  President 

DEC.  13  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Disposition  of  troops 

for  defense  of  the  Delaware;  recruiting.     L.  S. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman   and 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.     152,  3,  351 

The  draft,  A  II,  81,  in  handwriting  of  John  Armstrong,  Washington, 
Tilghman  and  Harrison,  is  dated  Dec.  12. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  89. 

1776  Sullivan,  John.    Germantown  [Pennsylvania].   To  [George] 

DEC.  13  Washington  [Trenton  Falls].     Capture  of  [Maj.] 

Gen.  [Charles]  Lee.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Morgan  Lewis.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 
Dec.  15.  C.  C.  152,  3,  359 

1776  [Trumbull,    Joseph.]      Morristown    [New    Jersey].      To 

DEC.  13  [George]  Washington  [Trenton  Falls].     Salt  pro 

visions,  supplies  and  commissary  business.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Mor 
gan  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1776,  Dec.  16. 

C.  C.    152,3,365 

1776  Washington,   George.     Keith's   [Pennsylvania].     To    [the 

DEC.  15  President  of   Congress,  Philadelphia].     Capture 

of   Lee;   movements  of   enemy.     Draft.     2   pp. 

In    handwriting    of    Robert   Hanson   Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  20.  A.     II,  85 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  100. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Keith's.     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

DEC.  16  gress,  Philadelphia],     Importance  of  increasing 

the  army;  militia;  Howe's  designs;  Commissary 
General's  need  of  money;  clothing.  Draft.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  26.  A.  II,  87 

Printed,  except  paragraph  relating  to  Commissary  General:  Writings 
of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  101. 

[1776]  [Knox,  Henry.]     Plan  for  establishing  a  corps  of  Conti- 

[DEC.  18]  nental    Artillery,    magazines,    laboratories,    etc. 

Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzger 
ald.  E.nclosed  in  Washington  to  Congress  1776, 
Dec.  20.  A.  II,  103 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  111 

1776  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Above  Trenton  Falls.     To  [the 

DEC.  20  President   of   Congress,   Baltimore],     Artillery; 

militia  and  short  enlistments;   system  of  army 

management;  promotions.    A.  L.  S.    9  pp.    Read 

in  Congress,  Dec.  26.  A.     II,  93 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    5,  112. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     British  treatment  of  [Maj.] 

DEC.  20  Gen.   [Charles]  Lee.     D.   S.   of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  Dec.  23.  90,  46 
[1776]            [Stephen,  Adam.]     Memorandum  of   plan  of  movements 
[DEC.  20]                     of   Virginia  troops.     2  pp.     In   handwriting  of 
Samuel  Blatchley  Webb.     Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776,  Dec.  20. 

A.     II,  91 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Suppression  of  publica- 

DEC.  21  tion  of  resolve  by  Washington;  magazines  of  pro 

visions;  new  levies;  Robert  Morris  and  George 
Clynier;  money  for  militia;  pay  of  troops.  D.  S. 
of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1776,  Dec.  23.  90,  46 

1776  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To   George  Washington 

DEC.  21  [Trenton  Falls].     Supply  of  blankets  and  mus 

kets;  supplies  expected  from  France;  safet}T  in 
Philadelphia;  captivity  of  [Maj.  Gen.  Charles] 
Lee.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  12, 285 

1776  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To   George  Washington 

DEC.  21  [Trenton  Falls].     Invoice  of  blankets  and  receipt 

of  Hugh  Peden  for  same.    A.  L.  S.    1  p.      12,  289 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.     To  [George] 

DEC.  23  Washington  [above  Trenton  Falls].    British  treat 

ment  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  approval  of 
actions;  committee  left  in  Philadelphia;  pay  of 
militia.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Dec.  29.* 

90,48 

1776  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

DEC.  23  Trenton  Falls].     The   situation   and   its   causes; 

naval  force;  prisoners;  cargo  brought  in;  situa 
tion  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee.  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  12,  301 

1776  Washington,  George.     Trenton  Falls.     To  [the  President 

DEC.  24  of]  Congress  [Baltimore].     Condition  of  army ; 


112  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

militia;  payment  of  troops.  Draft.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Kobert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  107 

1776  Washington,  George.     [McKonkey's  Ferry,  Pennsylvania.] 

DEC-  25  To  Robert  Morris  [Philadelphia].     Blankets  and 

supplies;  defection  of  people;  continental  ships 

in  the  Delaware;  exchange  of  prisoners.-    L.  S. 

3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  393 

1776  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To   George   Washington 

DEC-  26  [Trenton].     The  Philadelphia  Committee  and  cor 

respondence  with  Congress;  success  at  Trenton. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  12,  310 

1776  Prisoners,  British.     Return  of  prisoners  taken  at  Trenton. 

DEC.  26  Tabular  statement.     Ip.    In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1776,  Dec.  27. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  405 

1776  Washington,  George.     Newtown  [Pennsylvania].     To  the 

DEC-  27  President  of  Congress  [Baltimore].     Account  of 

the  battle  of  Trenton.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress, 
Dec.  31.  A.  II,  111 

The  first  paragraph  of  draft  describing  the  attacking  maneuvers  was 
altered  to  the  form  printed  in  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y. 
1890,  5,  132. 

1776  Washington,    George.       Newtown    [Pennsylvania].       To 

DEC-  27  Robert  Morris,  Philadelphia.     Transmitting  ac 

count  of  battle  of  Trenton.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  397 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Brig.  Gen.  of  Artillery; 

DEC.  27  bounties;  levies  to  join  army;  commissaries;  sys 

tem  of  promotion;  magazine  and  elaborate  iy  at 
Carlisle;  magazine  at  Brookfield;  teams;  small 
arms  from  France;  convalescents;  North  Carolina 
troops;  plenary  power  to  Washington;  Conti 
nental  currency.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  6  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1776,  Dec.  27.  91,  112 

1776  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.     To  [George] 

DEC.  27  Washington   [Newtown,   Pennsylvania].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp. 
Answered  Jan.  1,  1777.*  91,  116 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  113 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Commissary  General  and 

DEC.  28  the  Northern  Army;  floating  batteries  and  forti 

fications  on  Lake  Champlain.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1776,  Jan.  1.  20,  87 

1776  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at   Philadelphia.      To 

[George  Washington,  Newtown].  Success  at 
Trenton;  reenforcements  of  militia;  expiration  of 
enlistments;  Hessian  prisoners.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Robert  Morris,  signed  also  by  Geo.  Clymer  and 
Geo.  Walton.  3  pp.  12,  317 

Committee:  Morris,  Clymer  and  Walton. 

1776  Washington,  George.     Newtown.     To  [the   President  of 

DEC.  29  Congress,  Baltimore].    Military  movements;  pris 

oners.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  II,  115 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.     1890.    5,136. 

1776  Washington-,  George.    Newtown.    To  Robert  Morris,  Phil- 

DEC.  29  adelphia.     Transmitting  letters  to  be  forwarded. 

L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  C.  C.     152,  3,  409 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Foundry   for  cannon  in 

DEC-  29  New  York  State.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Jan.  1.  20,  87 

1776  Washington,  George.     Trenton.     To  Robert  Morris,  Phila- 

DEC-  30  delphia.     Hard  mone}T  for  secret  service;  subsist 

ence  for  troops.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  C.  C.  152,  3,  417 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1^90.    5,138,  note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves,  Elaborately  for'  Northern 

Army;  batteaux  men;  wagons.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Jan.  1.  20,  87 

1776  Continental   Congress,    Committee     at    Philadelphia.     To 

DEC.  30  [George]    Washington    [Trenton].     Difficult}'   in 

obtaining  hard  money.     A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Mor 
ris.     2  pp.  12,  328 
List  of  hard  money  sent  with  above.       12,  330 

1776  Continental    Congress,    Committee     at    Philadelphia.     To 

DEC.  30  George    Washington  [Trenton].     Letters    to   go 

into  New  York.     A.   L.   S.   of  Robert  Morris. 

1  p.  12,  331 

2SO.°,2— OG 8 


114  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1776  Washington,  George.    Trenton.     To  Robert  Morris,  Phila- 

DEC.  31  delphia.     Great  need   of    money   to   retain   the 

troops  in  service.     L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Joseph  Reed.  C.  C.     152,  3,  421 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.     1890.    5,145,  note. 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Powder.     D.  8.  of  John 

^EC- 31  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Jan.  1.  20,  87 

1776  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at   Philadelphia.      To 

DEC.  31.  George  Washington  [Trenton].    Resolves  of  Con 

gress  vesting  plenary  powers  in  Washington. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris;  signed  also  by  Geo. 
Clymer  and  Geo.  Walton.  1  p.  12,  338 

1776  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Maryland  levies;  powder 

DEC- 31.  for  Northern  Army;  clothing.     A.  D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Jan.  1.  20,  91 

[1776]  Continental  Army.     Route  from  Cambridge  to  New  York. 

1  p.     Endorsed  by  Washington:  A  route  of  the 

march  to  New  York.  95,  31. 

[1776J  Chase,  Samuel  and  Charles  Carroll  [of  Carrollton].     Memo 

randum  of  supplies  needed  in  Canada.  A.  D.  of 
Chase.  2pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,32 

1776  Enlistment  form.     Agreement  (in  blank)  for  enlistments 

from  Massachusetts  for  service  on  the  Canadian 
Expedition.  Printed  form.  1  p.  A.  II,  61 

1777  Washington,   George.      Trenton.      To   [the   President   of 
JAN.  1.  Congress,  Baltimore].     Powers  vested  in  him  by 

Congress;  passage  of  the  Delaware;  military 
movements;  militia;  strength  of  army.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  119 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.Y.    1889.    5,139. 

1777  Washington,   George.      Trenton.     To  [the  Committee  of 

JAN.  1.  Congress  at  Philadelphia].      Bounty  to  militia; 

Hessian  prisoners;  powers  conferred  by  Congress. 

Draft.    3pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  123 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.Y.    1890.    5,  143. 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JAN-  !•  [George]  Washington  [Trenton].     The  victory  at 

Trenton.     Horse  for  [Lt.]  Col.  [George]  Baylor. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     4  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.  13,  3 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  115 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.       Horse    for    [Lt.]    Col. 

JAN.  1.  [George]  Baylor.      A.  D.  S.  of    John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1777,  Jan.  1.  20,  91 

1777  Morris,   Robert.      Philadelphia.      To  George  Washington 

JAN.  1.  [Trenton].     Forwarding  money.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

13,  2 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Exchange  of  [Maj.]  Gen. 

JAN.  2  [Charles]  Lee.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

Jan.  6.  13,  22 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Provisions  for  American 

JAN-  3  prisoners;  exchange  of  Col.  Ethan  Allen;  treat 

ment  of  Richard  Stockton.  D.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Jan.  6.  13,  22 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     March  of  troops;  treat- 

JA.N.  4  ment  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  pay  to  sea 

men.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Jan.  6.  13,  22 

1777  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Pluckemin    [New  Jersey].     To 

JAN.  5  [the  President  of  Congress,  Baltimore].     Account 

of  the  battle  of  Princeton.     A.  D.  S.     4  pp. 

A.     II,  129 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,146. 

1777  Washington,    George.      Pluckemin.      To  Robert  Morris, 

JAN.  5  Philadelphia.      Transmitting   letters   to   be  for 

warded;  the  situation.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  433 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

JAN.  5  [George]   Washington    [Pluckemin].      Awaiting 

news;  naval  captures.  A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Mor 
ris,  signed  also  by  George  Clymer  and  George 
Walton.  2  pp.  13,  18 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Exchange  of  James  Lov- 

JAN-  5  ell.     A.    D.    S.    of    Charles   Thomson,    counter 

signed  by'John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Jan.  6-21. 

90,  54 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.     To  [George] 

JAN.  6  Washington  [Morristown,  New  Jersey].     Case  of 


116  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  military  situation. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.  13,  20 

1777  Washington,    George.     Morristown    [New   Jersey].      To 

JAN.  7  [the  President  of   Congress,  Baltimore].      Skir 

mishes  and  the  post  at  Morristown.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  133 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  154. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  Committee 

JAN.  7  of  Congress  at  Philadelphia.]     Foundry  work  on 

cannon.     L.   S.     1  p.     In   handwriting  of  John 

Clark,  jr.  C.  C.     152,  3,  441 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

JAN.  7  George  Washington  [Morristown].     The  military 

situation;  British  treatment  of  prisoners;  retalia 
tion;  exchange.  A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris, 
Geo.  Clymer,  and  Geo.  Walton.  3  pp.  13,  28 

Dated  in  error:  1776. 

1777  [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]     [Albany.]     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  7  Congress,  Baltimore].     The  situation  in  Canada. 

Extracts  of   letter.     In  handwriting  of  Joseph 

Nourse.     Transmitted  to  Washington  with  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1777,  Jan.  23.        94,  166 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Exchange  of  prisoners; 

JAN.  8  magazines  of  William  Kennon  in  South  Carolina 

o 

and  Georgia;  attempt  on  Nova  Scotia.  A.  D.  S. 
of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Jan.  10.  13,  51 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Canadian   regiment  and 

JAN.  8  troops  for  Canada;  salt-petre  and  powder.    A.  D. 

S.   of   Chas.  Thomson,   countersigned    by  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Jan.  6-21.  90,  54 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  9  Congress,   Baltimore].     Honor   conferred   upon 

[Lt.]  Col.  [George]  Baylor;  movements  of  enemy. 

Draft.     Ip.    In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  135 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  160, 
note. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Dismissal  of  Doctors  John 

JAN.  9  Morgan  and  Samuel  Stringer,  other  hospital  mat- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  117 

ters;  progress  of  recruiting-.  A.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washing-ton,  1777,  Jan.  10.  13,  51 

1777  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Pay   for   Massachusetts 

JAN.  9  militia;  postage  of  soldiers'  letters.     A.  D.  S.  of 

Chas.  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Jan.  6-21.  90,  54 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Salting  of  meat  in  south- 

JA*.  9  era  states;  progress  of  recruiting.    D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Jan.  10.  13,  55 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

JAX-  9  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Report  of 

Joseph  Traversie.     L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris,  Geo. 

Clymer  and  George  Walton.     2  pp.  13,  32 

1777   '  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

JAX.  9  [George  Washington,    Morristown].     Exchange 

of  [Maj.]Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  agent  for  prisoners; 
British  treatment;  prisoners  taken  in  merchant 
ships;  exchange  of  certain  sea-captains;  military 
movements.  A.  L.  S.  of  Robt.  Morris.  2  pp. 

13,  33 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

•IAX-  9  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  one  hundred  thousand  dollars.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  133,  40 

1777  Walton,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  George  Washington 

[Philadelphia].  Exchange  for  officers  and  crew 
of  an  armed  boat  of  Georgia.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 

13,  40 

[1777]  Traversie,  Joseph.    [Philadelphia.  ]    Intelligence  of  alleged 

[JAN.  9]  plot   amongst  Canadian    prisoners   at   Reading. 

Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Com 
mittee  at  Philadelphia  to  Washington,  1777, 
Jan.  9.  13,  30 

1777  Continental      Congress,      Piesident.       Philadelphia.       To 

JAN.  10  [George]    Washington    [Morristown].     Attempt 

against  Nova  Scotia;  dismissal  of  Drs.  [John]  Mor 
gan  and  [Samuel]  Stringer.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  13,49 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Joseph  Frye and  Benedict 

JAN.  10  Arnold   to   be   brigadiers.      A.    D.  S.  of   Chas. 


118  LIBRAE!"    OF    CONGRESS 

Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Jan.  6-21.  90,  54 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAX-  12  Congress,  Baltimore].     Exchange  of  [Maj.]  Gen. 

[Charles]  Lee  and  Col.  [Ethan]  Allen;  distressing 

the  enenry.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.    II,  137 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  164,  note. 

1777  Washington,  George.    Morristown.    To  [the  Committee  of 

Congress  at  Philadelphia].  British  treatment  of 
prisoners;  exchange  of  certain  officers;  informa 
tion  from  Canada;  enemy  at  Brunswick.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.    II,  139 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  170, 
note. 

1777  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To  [Lt.]  Gen:  [Sir 

JAN-  13  William]  Howe  [New  York].     Exchange  of  Maj. 

Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  British  treatment  of  prison 
ers.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Stephen  Moylan.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Jan.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  465 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  168. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     British  treatment  of  Walter 

JAN.  13  Cruise  and  Richard   Carpenter.     Contemporary 

copy.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington  with  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1777,  Jan.  15.  90,  79 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN-  14  Congress,  Baltimore].     Enemy's  want  of  forage; 

exchange   of   Lee   and   treatment   of   prisoners. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  141 

1777  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.      Supplies,  etc.,  for   the 

JAN-  14  Northern  Army;  value  of  Continental  bills,  bills 

of  credit;  state  debts;  loan  of  two  million.  D.  S. 
of  John  Hancock.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Jan.  15. 

13,  66 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.     To  [George] 

JAN.  15  Washington  [Morristown].   Continental  currency; 

hospital  and   miscellaneous  matters.      L.   S.   of 

John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob 

Rush.  13,  86 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  119 

1777  Bedford,  Gunning.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing 

JAX.  15  ton,    Morristown.      Quartermaster    department 

business.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Jan.  19  ? 

C.  C.     152,  3,  477 

1777  Continental  Congrezs,  President.     Baltimore.     To  George 

JAX.  15  Washington  [Morristown].    Employment  of  Wal 

ter  Cruise  and  Richard  Carpenter.  L.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  79 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Bills  to  be  drawn  by  the 

JAN-  16  Paymaster-general;     free     negroes;     engineers; 

chaplains.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  counter 
signed  by  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Jan.  6-21. 

90,  54 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Commissary  of  prisoners 

JAN-  16  to    reside  within  enenw's  lines;    clothing;    New 

York  Convention's  address  to  people;  Hessian 
treatment  of  prisoners.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Jan.  18.  13,  92 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  17  Congress,  Baltimore].    Foraging  of  enemy;  estab 

lishment  of  magazines  of  stores  at  Hartford  and 
York.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  II.  143 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5, 176, 
note. 

1777  Pelissier,  Christopher.     Philadelphia.     Memorial  to  Con 

gress.  Appointment  to  chief  command  at  Ticon- 
deroga.  D.  S.  2  pp.  Endorsed  by  Charles 
Thomson:  "  referred  to  the  board  of  war."  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  90,  81 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.     To  [George] 

Washington  [Morristown].  Clothing  for  New 
York  troops;  prisoners.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

13,  90 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Committee  at  Philadel- 

JAX.  18  phia;  guard  for  prisoners  at  Lancaster;  authority 

to  use  horses  and  oxen;  case  of  [Major]  Elisha 
Painter.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Jan.  18.  13,  92 


120  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  19  Congress,  Baltimore].     Fluctuating  state  of  the 

arnry;  militia.     Draft.     3  pp.      In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     II,  147 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  181. 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.      Enlistments   for  South 

JAN-  19  Carolina    armed    vessels;      reenforcements     for 

Canada.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  counter 
signed  by  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Jan  24. 

90,  70 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  20  Congress,  Baltimore].     Credits;  recruiting  serv 

ice;  proposal  for  raising  a  Canadian  regiment; 
foreigners  in  army;  surgeon  for  Northern  Depart 
ment;  lost  of  storeship.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  151 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.      To 

JAN-  20  [George]     Washington    [Morristown].       Papers 

from  Pennsylvania  Council  of  Safety  respecting 
exchange  of  prisoners.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     133,  89 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Commanding  officer,  spe- 

JAN-  20  cie,   gunpowder,    provisions,  etc.    for    Canada; 

enlistment  of  Canadians.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock- 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Jan.  24.  90,  TO 

1777  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.      Miscellaneous  military 

JAN.  21  matters;  Maryland  militia.     D.  S.  of  John  Han 

cock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Jan.  24.  13,  102 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN-  22  Congress,    Baltimore].       Report   of   capture   of 

Fort  Washington;  appointment  of  general  officers; 
raising  of  troops  of  horse,  pay.  Draft.  5  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman  and  Wash 
ington.  A.  II,  153 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  190. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Subsistence  allowance  for 

JAX-  22  recruits.      D.  S.  of  William.     Churchill  Houston. 

1  p.      Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 

1777,  May  20.  95,  324 


WRITING  OF   ROBERT  HANSON   HARRISON. 


177 


H03MAH 


Washington,  (.Teor^e.  Morri,-.U'\vti.  To 
Congress,  Baltimore].  R ••]><>!• 
Fort  W;ishin<.''<'oii;  appoiiitn;''nt  <« 
raising  of  tro»>|>>  of  horse, 
In  handwriting  of  Tenrh  Fih:-' 
ington. 

i'rirued:  Writings  of  Wafchfiipton     1 

Continental  Congress,  Hf<oJ\>'.  SUIIM--*-  * 
rt'cmits.  D.  S.  of  William.  »  n 
1  p.  Knclos(id  in  Hoard  of  \V;ti 
1777.  May  20. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  121 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Guard  at  Kittanning  and 

JAN.  22  other  matters.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  177T, 

Jan.  24.  13,  102 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.       Horses    for    Baylor's 

•TAN.  23  dragoons;  settlement  of  accounts.     D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Jan.  24.  13,  102 

1777  Board   of  War.     [Baltimore.]     To   [George   Washington, 

JAN.  23  Morristown],      Extracts   of   letter   from   [Maj.] 

Gen.  [Philip  John]  Schuyler.  A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph 
Nourse.  94,  166 

1777  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     New  York.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JAN.  23  ington   [Morristown].      Exchange   of   prisoners; 

treatment  of  same.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress  1777,  Feb.  5.  C.  C.  152,  3,  505 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.    To  [George] 

JAN.  24  Washington    [Morristown].       Transmitting    re 

solves;  Maryland  Militia.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

13,  106 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  26  Congress,  Baltimore].     Military  matters.     Draft. 

6  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  161 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  203. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  Robert  Morris, 

JAN.  27  Philadelphia.     Arms  used  by  the  militia.     L.  S. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  509 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Letter  of  French  officers; 

JAN.  28  removal  of  public  stores  from  Philadelphia.    I).  S. 

of  John  Hancock.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

90,  80 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore     To  [George] 

JAX>  2'  Washington   [Morristown].      Letter   of   French 

officers;  minor  matters;  magazines  at  Brooktield 

and  Carlisle.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  83 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Arms  for  Virginia  troops; 

JAX-  29  reimbursement  of  Connecticut;  money  advanced 


122  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

[Brig.]  Gen.  [Thomas]  Mifflin.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  90,  80 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  31  Congress,  Baltimore],     Want  of  money;  [Maj.] 

Gen.  [William]  Heath  at  Kingsbridge.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  167 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,210, 
note. 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.       To 

JAN-  31  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].    Report  from 

Rhode  Island;  case  of  Hugh  Wallace;  exchanges 

proposed;   miscellaneous  matters.     A.  L.   S.   of 

Robert  Morris.     4  pp.  13,  156 

1777  Bedford,  Gunning.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wrashing- 

JAN-  ton,  Morristown.     Quartermaster's  department. 

A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1777,  Jan.  19? 

C.  C.     152,  3,  481 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Capt.  Joseph  Scott's  Vir- 

FEB.  1  ginia  company.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Trans 

mitted  to  Washington.  90,  80 

1777  Campbell,    Archibald.        Concord    [Massachusetts].       To 

FEB.  4  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Complaint 

of  treatment  received.  A.  L.  S.  -1  pp.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Mar.  6?  C.  C.  152,  3,  585 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  5  Congress,  Baltimore].     Military  matters;    Mary 

land  militia;  smallpox;  oath  of  allegiance.  Draft. 
5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman  and 
John  Clark,  jr.  A.  II,  171 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  218. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  Robert   Morris 

FSB.  5  [Philadelphia].     Removal  of  stores;  exchange  of 

captains  of  merchant  vessels;  the  King's  speech 

in  Parliament.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     II,  175 

1777              Washington,   George.     Morristown.  To    Samuel   Chase 

FEB.  5                          [Philadelphia].      Barbarity  of     British   toward 

prisoners.     Draft.      2  pp.  In   handwriting   of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     II,  177 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    4,  309. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  123 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Brigadier  F[rancis]  Nash. 

FEB.  5  A.    D.    S.    of   Charles    Thomson.     Enclosed   in 

President   of    Congress    to    Washington,    1777, 

Feb.  23.  90,  85 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     To  the  Committee 

FEB-  6  of  Congress  at  Philadelphia.     Requesting  money 

for  recruiting  Col.  [Stephen]  Moylan's  regiment. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In    handwriting  of 

John  Fitzgerald.  A.     II,  179 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.     To  [George] 

Washington  [Morristown].  Introducing  Mr. 
Burke,  of  Jamaica.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
1  p.  90,  86 

1777  Board  of  War.     Baltimore.     To  George  Washington  [Mor- 

FEB  6  ristown].     Land  grants  to  recruits  for  the  war. 

L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     Answered  Feb. 

23.*  94,  167 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Pay    for    Connecticut 

FEB-  7  light-horse;  rank  and  pay  of  Maryland  and  Vir 

ginia  regiments;  howitzers  for  Ticonderoga. 
A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  90,  89 

1777  [Lee,  Arthur.]     Nantes.     To  [Secret  Committee  of  Con- 

FEB-  n  gress].     British  plan  of  campaign;  exertions  of 

Britain'to  raise  troops;  cutters  for  protection  of 
the  West  India  trade.  Feb.  14:  Letters  of 
marque;  transportation  of  prisoners  to  East  In 
dies.  Extract  of  letter.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Richard  Henry  Lee.  Enclosed  in  R.  H.  Lee, 
to  Washington.  1777,  Apr.  16?  20,  330 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

George  Washington  [Morristown].     Money  for 

Lt.  Col.  [Moses]  Ravvlings  and  Lt.  [Daniel]  Cre- 

sap.     L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris.     1  p.  13,  242 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.    To  [the  Committee  of 

FEB-  13  Congress  at   Philadelphia],     Requesting   money 

for  recruiting  in  lower  Jersey.     Contemporary 

copy.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  George  Johnston. 

A.     II,  181 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Medical     Committee.     Baltimore. 

FKB-  13  To  George  Washington,  Morristown.     Inocula 

tion  of  troops  for  smallpox.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Rush.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Thos.  Burke. 

13,  244 


124  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Recommending    Capt. 

FEB-  13  [George]  Gibson.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Feb.  23.  90,  90 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  14  Congress,  Baltimore].     Military  matters;  estab 

lishment  of  cannon  foundry;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles] 
Lee's  letter  to  Congress.  Draft.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  183 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  K.  Y.    1890.    5,236. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  14  Congress,  Baltimore].     Plan  of  establishment  of 

hospital  for  the  army;  sickness  last  campaign; 

pay;  Dr.    [John]  Morgan's  vindication.     Draft. 

3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  187 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  240, 
note. 

1777  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

FEB-  14  [Morristown].     Introducing  Mr.   Burke,  of   Ja 

maica.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  13,  254 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Howitzers  for  Ticonde- 

FEB.  14  roga;  French  gentlemen  in  army.     D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Feb.  23.  90,  90 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Promotions;    Virginia 

FEB.  19  troops  to  join  army;  election  of  major-generals. 

D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Feb.  23.    90,  90 

1777  Neil,   Eliza.      [East  Jersey.]     To    [George]   Washington 

FEB- !9  [Morristown].    Pension  for  her  support.   A.  L.  S. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress  1777,  Feb.  28.  C.  C.     152,  3,  557 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB-  20  Congress,     Baltimore].       Military    movements. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 

A.     II,  191 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  240. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  20  Congress,    Baltimore].     French    officers    in   the 

army.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     II,  193 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,244. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  125 

1777  CoTtinental    Congress,    Resolves.     Retaliation    for   treat- 

FEB.  20  ment  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  [Maj.]  Gen. 

[Horatio]  Gates.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Feb.  23.  90,  90 

1777  [Lee,  Arthur.]     Bordeaux  [France].     To  [the  Secret  Com- 

FEB-  20  mittee  of  Congress].     Engagement  of  Hessians; 

intention  against  Boston.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  Lee,  Richard  Henry  to  Wash 
ington,  1777,  Apr.  29.  15,  79 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.      [Maj.]   Gen.     [Charles] 

FEB-  21  Lee's  release;   election  of  brigadiers.     D.  S.  of 

John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Feb.  23.  90,  90 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Election   of   brigadiers. 

FEB-  21  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed  in  Presi 

dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Feb.  23. 

90,  85 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

George  Washington  [Morristown].  Return  of 
Congress  to  Philadelphia;  rope  makers  needed. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris,  signed  also  by  Geo. 
Clymer  and  Geo.  Walton.  2  pp.  13,  304 

1777  Washington,   George.     Morristown.     To   Robert   Morris 

FEB-  2:  [Philadelphia].     Removal  of   stores  in  Philadel 

phia;  intentions  of  ememy;  security  of  the  salt. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  II,  197 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Rank  of  brigadiers  and 

FEB-  22  minor  matters.     D.   S.  of  John  Hancock.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Feb.  23.  90,  90 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Settlement  of  rank  of  brig- 

FEB-  22  adiers.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

Feb.  23.  90,  85 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

FEB-  22  [George]    Washington  [Morristown].     Adjourn 

ment  of  Congress;  military  preparations;  removal 
of  stores  from  Philadelphia.  A.  L.  S.  of  Robert 
Morris,  signed  also  by  Geo.  Clymer  and  Geo. 
Walton.  Answered  Feb.  27.*  13,  306 


126  .LIBRARY  OF  CONGRESS 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  23  Congress,  Baltimore].    Raising  cavalry  regiments 

and  pay  of  their  officers;  forwarding  of  recruits; 

arms.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  A.     II,  100 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  250, 
note. 

1777  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To   [the   Board   of 

FEB.  23  War,  Baltimore].     Question  of  land  bount}T  for 

enlistments.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Endorsed:  "This  let 
ter  to  be  read  in  Congress  &  enquiry  to  be  made 
whether  any  member  remembir  the  Resolves  of 
Congress  respecting  the  Bounty  of  Land  to  be 
allowed  Soldiers  &c.  The  General  is  of  opinion 
the  100  Acres  Bounty  is  to  be  granted  to  those  en 
listing  for  three  years.  The  Board  of  a  diffr. 
opinion."  C.  C.  152,  3,  541 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.     To  [George] 

FEB.  23  Washington  [Morristown].     Minor  matters;  re 

turn  of  Congress  to  Philadelphia.  L.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 
Answered  Mar.  1.  90,  92 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Troops  to  join  the  army; 

FEB.  24  collection  of  arms.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Feb.  25.  90,  95 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Baltimore.    To  [George] 

FEB.  25  Washington   [Morristown].     Strengthening    the 

army.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Mar.  12.* 

90,  100 

1777  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Purchase   of  arms   and 

FEB.  25  woolens;  punishment  of  deserters;  appointment 

of  Regnier  de  Rousie;  profanity  in  army.     D.  S. 

of    John    Hancock.     Enclosed    in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Feb.  25.      90,  95 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.     To 

FEB.  26  [George]     Washington     [Morristown].      [Maj.] 

Gen.  [Charles]  Lee's  case;  inconvenience  of  Balti 
more  as  location  of  Congress.  A.  L.  S.  of  Robert 
Morris,  signed  also  by  Geo.  Clymer.  2  pp. 

14,  13 


COERESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  127 

1777  Lee,    Charles.      New    York.     To    [George]    Washington 

FEB.  26  [Morristown].    [Majors  Jacob]  Morris  and  [John 

Skey]  Eustace.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  17TT,  Mar.  6.  C.  C.  152,  3,  579 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the   Committee 

FEB.  27  of  Congress  at  Philadelphia].    Canadian  prisoners; 

recruiting  and  militia  reinforcements.  Draft. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  205 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Committee    at    Philadelphia.      To 

FEB.  27  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Condition 

of  enemy;  removal  of  stores;  bright  and  gloomy 

side  of  affairs;  loss  of  big  men  from  Congress. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris.     6  pp.  14,  27 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,263, 
note. 

1777  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].  Brunswick  [New  Jersey].  To 

FEB.  27  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].  Arrange 

ment  of  a  cartel;  treatment  of  Lt.  Col.  [Archi 
bald]  Campbell.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Mar.  6.  C.  C.  152,  3,  581 

1777  Les,  Richard  Henry.  Baltimore.  To  [George  Wrashing- 

FEB.  27  ton,  Morristown].  Transmitting  papers;  glory 

of  the  recent  campaign;  news  from  London  of 
British  intent  against  eastern  shore  of  Maryland; 
junction  with  Canada;  aid  from  France  and  Spain. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  14,  31 

1777  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  [the  President  of 

FEB-  28  Congress,  Baltimore].  Skirmishing;  militia  re 

turning  home;  slow  reinforcements;  promotions 
of  general  officers;  hospital.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  209 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Committee  at  Philadelphia.  To 

FEB-  29  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].  Removal 

of  stores;  British  ships  in  the  Chesapeake;  [Ben 
jamin]  Franklin  in  Europe.  A.  L.  S.  of  Robert 
Morris.  2  pp.  Answered  Mar.  3.*  14,  39 

1777  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  [the  President  of 

MAR-  l  Congress,  Baltimore].  Resolve  of  Congress  di 

recting  retaliatory  measures  on  account  of  treat 
ment  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee.  Draft.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  A.  II,  213 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  257. 


128  LIBBABY   OF   CONGRESS 

1777  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  [Committee  of 

MAR.  2  Congress  at  Philadelphia].  Resolves  of  Congress 

respecting  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  removal  of 
Congress  to  Lancaster;  removal  of  public  stores 
from  Philadelphia.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  217 

1777  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  Robert  Morris, 

MAR.  2  Philadelphia.  British  designs;  comparison  of 

strength  of  British  and  American  armies;  removal 
of  stores;  hasty  action  of  Congress  as  to  retalia 
tory  measures  with  prisoners;  conference  with 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee.  Transcript.  P.  1,26 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  262. 

1777  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  [Committee  of 

MAR.  3  Congress  at  Philadelphia].  Enemy's  design,  by 

water,  against  Philadelphia;  miscellaneous  mat 
ters.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.  152,  3,  571 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  6  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Resolves   respecting 

Lt.  Col.  [Archibald]  Campbell  and  [Maj.]  Gen. 

[Charles]  Lee.      Draft.      2  pp.      In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     II,  219 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  274. 

1777  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  6  [Morristown].     Error  of  short  enlistments;  drink 

and  bounties;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee's  request 

and  effect  of  compliance  on  France.     A.  L.  S. 

4  pp.  14,  66 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    5,267. 

1777  Washington,    George.        Morristown.       To   [Maj.]    Gen. 

MAR.  11  [Thomas]  Mimin  [Reading,  Pennsylvania].    Quar 

termaster  business.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  C.  C.  152,  3,  589 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  12  Congress,  Philadelphia].     State  of  the  army;  re 

cruiting;  hospitals  and  pay.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs  and  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  A.  II,  223 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  285. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Assessment  and  payment 

MAR.  12  for  blankets.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

Mar.  17.  90,  102 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  129 

1777  Washington,     George.       Morristown.       To     Maj.     Gen. 

MAR.  13  [Thomas]  Mifflin,  Philadelphia.     Plan  for  Quar 

termaster's  department;  horses  and  wagons;  cash 
for  forage.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
George  Johnston.  C.  C.  152,  3,  591 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,285, 
note. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Arms  for  Virginia  troops; 

MAK.  13  discouragement  of   foreign   military   men  from 

coming  to  America.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Mar.  17.  90,  102 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAK.  14  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Weak  state  of  army; 

hospital;  want  of  money.  L.  8.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  3,  595 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  285. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Foreign  corps  from  French 

MAR-  14  [West  Indies]  islands;  commissions  for  foreigners; 

pensions  for  widows;  retaliation  in  treatment  of 
prisoners;  [Lt.]  Col.  [Archibald]  Campbell's  com 
plaints.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Mar.  17.  90,  102 

[1777]  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     To  [the  members  of 

[MAR.  15]  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Introducing  Maj.  Gen. 

[Nathanael]  Greene.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  George  Johnston.  A.  II,  227 

1777  Continental  Army,  Return  of  Continental  troops  and  mili- 

MA«-  15  tia  in  New  Jersey.     Tabular  statement.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 

Mar.  18.  C.  C.     152,  4,  15 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR-  18  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Introducing  Maj.  Gen. 

[Nathanael]  Greene;  his  errand  to  Congress.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  20.  C.  C.  152,  4,  1 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  292,  note. 

1777               Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Minor  matters  and  stores 
MAR-  19  for  Eastern  and  Northern  departments.     D.  S.  of 

John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Mar.  26.  90,  106 
28632—06 9 


130  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Certificate  to  foreigners; 

MAR-  19  .stockade  for  prisoners  in  Massachusetts.     D.  S. 

of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1TT7,  Mar.  26.  90,  106 
1777               Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of] 
MAR-  21                       Congress  [Philadelphia].    [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael] 
Greene's  errand  to  Congress.     Draft.     1  p.     In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  230 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of] 

MAR.  23  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Col.  [William]  Palfrey's 

accounts;  estimates  of  expense.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  231 

1777  Hays,    A[nn]    Hawkes.      Haverstraw    [New  York].     To 

MAR-  23  [George    Washington,    Morristown].      Enemy's 

burning    of    Peekskill;    militia.     Contemporary 

copy.     2    pp.     Enclosed   in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1777,  Mar.  26. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  33 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Judgment  of  Commander- 

MAR-  24  in-chief  and  opinion  of  councils  of  war;  exchange 

of  prisoners  and  Maj.  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  pur 
chase  of  arms.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancok.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Mar.  26.  90,  106 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Western  troops  to  join 

MAR-  25  army;  command  at  Ticonderoga.     D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Mar.  26.  90,  106 

1777  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Morristowu.     To  [the  President 

MAR-  26  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Affair  at  Peekskill; 

failure  of  the  recruiting  service;  chaotic  state  of 
Army;  militia.  Auto,  draft  signed.  4  pp. 

A.     II,  235 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philip  John] 

MAR.  26  Schuyler's  general  order;  the  Adjutant- General 

ship;  suspension  of  [Commodore]  Esek  Hopkins. 
D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Mar.  26. 

90,  106 

1777  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

MAR.  26  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Exchange 

of  prisoners;   arms,  etc.  from  France;  appoint- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  131 

ment  of  [James]  Clinton  brigadier-general;  con 
ference  with  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Mar.  29.*  90,  108 

1777  Hazard,  [Ebenezer].     Fishkill  [New  York.]     To  [George] 

MAR.  26  Washington,  Morristown.     Arrival  of  storeship 

from  France.     A.  L.  S.  in  3d  person.     1  p.     En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Mar.  26.  C.  C.     152,  4,  43 
1777               Hoff,  Christopher,  jr.     Hibernia  Furnace  [Morris  County, 
MAR.  26                       New  Jersey].     To  [George]  Washington  [Morris- 
town].      Inhabitants   joining   the   enemy.     Con 
temporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Mar.  26. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  31 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  29  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Attack  on  Peekskill; 

visit  of  Oneida  Indians.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  II,  239 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  296. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  29  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Arrival   of   storeship 

and  French  officers;  affair  at  Peekskill.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.  II,  243 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      [Maj.]    Gen.    [Charles] 

MAR.  29  Lee's  suggested  conference  with  British;  prison 

ers.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  4. 

90,  113 

1777  McDougall,  Alexander.    Peekskill  [New  York].    To  [George 

MAR.  29  Washington,  Morristown].      Report  of  enemy's 

expedition  against  Peekskill.  Contemporary 
copy.  6  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1777,  Apr.  2.  C.  C.  152,4,  55 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  31  Congress,' Philadelphia].     Reports  of  intentions 

of  enemy.     Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     II,  245 
1777               Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Execution  of  James  Moles- 
MAR.  31                       worth;  officers  of  Northern  department;   reem- 
bursement  of   James  Warren;    appointment   of 
Ephraim  Blaine;  appointment  of  brigadiers;  lot 
tery.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  4. 

90,  113 


132  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[1777J  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     Questions  respecting 

[^AR-1  organization,  state,  and  establishment  of  the  Con 

tinental  army  to  be  decided  by  Congress.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1T77, 
Mar.  18.  C.  C.  152,  4,  19 

[1777]  Prisoners,  American.     Estimate  of  American  prisoners  in 

[MAR.]  hands  of  British.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Mar.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  13 

This  and  the  two  following  entries  were  not  alluded  to  in  the  letter 
of  Mar.  18. 

[1777]  Prisoners,  Cartel  for  exchange.     Queries  proposed  respect- 

[MAR.]  ing  prisoners  and  arrangements  for  exchange.     4 

pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Mar.  18.  C.  C.  152,  4,  5 

[1777]  Wolcott,  William  and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Objec- 

[MAR.]  tions  to  British  propositions  respecting  exchange 

of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Mar.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  9 

[1777]  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Regulations  for  payment 

APR.  1  of  army;  rank  of  officers;  Maj.  Gen.  [Arthur]  St. 

Clair  ordered  to  Ticonderoga.     D.   S.   of  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Apr.  4.  90,  113 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Regulating   pay  of   the 

APR.  l  army.      Broadside.      Printed  by  Dunlap.      En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Apr.  10.  90, 110 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  2  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Affair  at  Peekskill;  de 

signs   of    enenvv;    establishment    of    expresses. 
Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  George  John 
ston  and  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     II,  247 
1777               Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Payrolls;  removal  of  mili- 
APR.  2                         tary  stores  from  Annapolis  and  Baltimore;  hos 
pital  matters.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Apr.  4.  90,  113 

The  payrolls  resolution  will  also  bo  found  in  the  broadside  form: 
90,  110. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  133 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

APR.  -i  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].  Pay  of 

troops;  execution  of  James  Molesworth,  [Joseph] 
Galloway's  spy;  officers  to  go  to  Ticonderoga. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Hush.  90,  111 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Military  matters;  muster 

APR-  4  and  commissary  departments;  Henry  Fisher  and 

Independent  Delaware  Company;  pay  and  mis 
cellaneous  matters.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Apr.  4.  90,  113 

Above  will  be  found  in  broadside  form:  90,  184. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Muster-master  General's 

APR.  4  department.      Broadside.      Printed    by  Dtinlap. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  May  3.  91,  180 

1777  Washington,  George.    Morristown.    To  [the  President  of 

APR.  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Appointment  of  Chev 

alier  de  Prudhomme  de  Borre  to  a  brigadier-gen 
eralship.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  II,  249 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Establishment,  regulation 

APR-  7  etc.  of  the  Continental  Hospital.     D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Apr.  9.  90,  127 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Erection  of  monuments 

APR.  8  to  Joseph  Warren  and  Hugh  Mercer;  education 

of  their  sons.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Apr.  9.  90,  121 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Emergency   provisions; 

APR.  8  schedule  of  pay.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Apr.  9.  90,  127 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  9  Congress,   Philadelphia].       Stores   at   Baltimore 

and  Annapolis;  regulation  of  Paymaster  and 
Mustermaster  General's  Departments;  hospital 
establishment;  intentions  of  enemy.  Draft.  2pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  251 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

ApR-  9  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Establish 

ment  of  hospital;  monuments  to  Joseph  Warren 


134  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

and  Hugh  Mercer.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting1  of  Jacob  Rush.  An 
swered  April  10.*  90,  129 

1777  Continental     Congress,    Resolve.       Deputy     paymasters. 

APR-  9  Broadside.      Printed  by  Dunlap.      Enclosed   in 

President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1T7T, 

Apr.  10.  90,  110 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Opposition  10  enemy; 

^PE-  9  commissary  and  hospital  matters;  command  at 

Fort  Pitt;  minor  matters;  supplies  from  the  peo 
ple;  paymasters;  settlement  of  army  accounts  of 
New  York  and  New  Jersey;  claims  against  the 
United  States.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  6  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Apr.  9.  90,  136 

1777  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  [the  President  of 

APR.  10  Congress, Philadelphia].  Hospital  establishment; 

movements  of  enemy;  lack  of  engineers;  Lord 
Howe's  letter  relative  to  prisoners;  money  for 
recruiting  service.  Draft.  3pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Richard 
Kidder  Meade.  A.  II,  255 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  10  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Slowness  in  recruiting; 

hospital  service.     Draft.     4  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     II,  259 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  321. 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

APH.  10  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

90,  132 

1777  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.       Rank   of    Commissary 

APR.  10  General  of  Musters  and  Deputy  Mustermaster 

General.  Broadside.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  10. 

90,  184 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Rank  of  mustering  officers. 

APR.  10  Broadside.      Printed   by   Dunlap.      Enclosed  in 

President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1777, 

May  3.  91,  180 

1777  Continental     Congress,    Resolve.       Payment    of     militia. 

APR.  10  Broadside.      Printed  by   Dunlap.      Enclosed   in 

President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1777, 

Apr.  10.  90,  110 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  135 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Formation  of  camp  on 

APK.  10  west  side  of  the  Delaware;  appointments  of  the 

commander-in-chief;  pay  of  discharged  troops; 
defense  of  the  western  frontier;  appointments. 
D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr. 
10.  90,  130 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Election  of  minor  military 

APR.  10  officers.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1777, 

Apr.  16.  90,  144 

1777  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

APK.  10  ington  [Morristown].      Ordering  on  of  troops; 

British  designs  against  Philadelphia;  strengthen 
ing  the  army;  inoculation  of  troops.  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  14,  237 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Election  of  hospital  offi- 

APR-  11  cers;  provisions  in  Philadelphia;  pay  of  certain 

officers.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr. 
16.  90,  144 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

ApR-  12  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Commission  in  army  to 

Chev.  [Mauduit]  du  Plessis.  L.  S.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  79 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [a  Committee  of 

APR-  12  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Formation  of  army  on 

west  side  of  the  Delaware;  militia  and  Conti 
nentals;  removal  of  stores  from  Philadelphia. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  II,  263 

Committee  for  opposing  progress  of  the  enemy:   Wilson,  Clymer, 
R.  H.  Lee,  Clark  and  J.  Adams. 

1777  Continental    Congress,      Resolves.      Recruiting      service; 

ApR-  12  claims  against  the  United  States;  hospital  matters. 

D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  16.      90,  144 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Magazine  at  Brookfield, 

APR- 4  Massachusetts.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 

Apr.  16.  90,  144 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Investigation  of  recruit- 

ApR-  *•  ing    service.     Broadside.     Printed    by   Dunlap. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  94,  289 


136  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Investigation  of  recruit- 

APR.  14  ing  service;  State  returns  of  Continental  troops; 

exemptions  from  service;  drafts  from  militia; 
recruiting.  Broadside.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Pres 
ident  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  16. 

90,  138 

1777  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     Changes  in  regulations 

APR.  14  for  government  of  troops;  provisions;  complaints 

of  officers;  courts-martial  sentences.     Broadside. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1777,  Apr.  16.  90,  143 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Various  military  appoint- 

APR.  15  ments;  designations  of  regiments.     D.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1777,  Apr.  16.  90,  144 

1777  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  16  [George]    Washington    [Morristown].      Attempt 

on  British  in  Rhode  Island;  augmenting  army. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.     Answered  Apr.  21*.         90,  140 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Recommending   Rhode 

Ai'K.  16  Island  to  expel  enenry;  Massachusetts  and  Con 

necticut's  assistance.     D.   S.  of  John   Hancock. 

2  pp.      Enclosed  in   President   of   Congress   to 
Washington,  1777,  Apr.  16.  90,  139 

1777  Board  of  War.     Invoice  of  military  stores  sent  to  French 

APR-  16  Creek  from  Mar.  25  to  Apr.  16.     Tabular  state 

ments.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Apr.  20.  94,  318 

[1777]  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

[APR.  16?]  ington  [Morristown].     Troops  ordered  to  Bristol; 

intelligence  from  Europe;  British  plan  of  cam 
paign;  scarcity  of  iron  and  remedy.  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  20,  328 

1777  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To    [the   Board   of 

ApR-  17  War,  Philadelphia].     Commissions  to  officers  [of 

the  16  additional  Continental  regiments].    Draft. 

2   pp.     Endorsed:      "To    the    Secy    at    War." 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  267 

[1777]  Washington,  George.     List  of  officers  appointed  to  the  16 

[APR.  17]  additional   Continental   regiments.     A.  D.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Board  of  War, 

1777,  Apr.  17.  A.     II,  271 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  137 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Establishment  of  Com- 

APR.  17  mittee  of  Foreign  Affairs.  D.  S.  of  John  Han 

cock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Apr.  20.  90,  155 

1777  [Albany  Committee.]  Return  of  wheat  and  flour  in  Albany 

APR.  17  County  that  can  be  spared  for  the  Continental 

service.  Statement  of  quantities  at  various 
places.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Lansing,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Schuy- 
ler  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  30.  15,  96 

1777  Washington,  George.    Morristown.   To  [the  President  of] 

APR.  18  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Inhabitants  supplying 

enemy  with  goods;  relief  of  prisoners;   designs 

of  enemy.      Draft.      5  pp.     In   handwriting  of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     11,  273 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  K.  Y.    1890.    5,  330. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Inspection  of  magazines. 

APR.  18  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  20. 

90,  155 

1777  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Deputy  Adjutant   Gen- 

APR.  19  eral   of   the   Northern   Department;  removal  of 

provisions,  cattle,  etc.  from  reach  of  the  enemy; 
minor  matters.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Apr.  20.  90,  155 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Tory    insurrection     in 

APR.  19  Maryland.     D.     S.    of    John    Hancock.     3  pp. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Apr.  20.  90,  153 

1777  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  20  [George]  Washington   [Morristown].    Transmit 

ting  resolves.  Unsigned  letter.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Apr.  21.* 

9C,  151 

1777  [Caswell,    Richard.]     Newbern.     [South    Carolina].     To 

ApR-  20  [Thomas  Burke,  Philadelphia].     Appointment  of 

Col.  Abraham  Shepherd.  Extract  of  letter.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Bond.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
June  13.  90,  221 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of] 

APR.  21  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Purchase  of   supplies 


138  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

in  Jersey;  enemy  in  Rhode  Island.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  279 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

ApR-  21  [Morristown].    Recovery  of  cannon  thrown  in  the 

Raritan  by  British;  guns  for  city  defenses; 
frigates.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 

17,  299 

1777  [Heath,  William.]    Boston.    To  [George  Washington,  Mor- 

APR- 21  ristown].     Shipment  of  arms  from  Massachusetts. 

[Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  George  Johnston.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
May  3.  C.  C.  153,  4,  151 

1777  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     New  York.     To  George  Washing- 

APR-  21  ton  [MorristownJ.    British  treatment  of  prisoners. 

-  Contemporary  cop}'.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Apr.  26. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  113 

1777  Continental     Congress,     Secretary.      [Philadelphia.]      To 

APR.  22  [George]  Washington,  Morristown.     Requesting 

originals    resolves    transmitted.      A.    L.    S.    of 

Charles  Thomson.     1  p.  90,  157 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Forwarding  troops;  money 

APR.  22  for  American  prisoners;  hospital  matters;  case  of 

Gov.  William  Franklin.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Apr.  25.  90,  163 

1777  Stephen,  Adam.     Newark    [New  Jersey].     To   [George] 

ApR- 22  Washington  [Morristown].     Intelligence  of   en 

emy.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Apr.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  99 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  23  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Thomas  Long,  British 

spy.     Draft.     1   p.     In   handwriting   of    Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     II,  281 

1777  Stephen,  Adam.     Chatham   [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

ApR- 23  Washington,  Morristown].     Intelligence  of  en 

emy's  reenforcements,  movements,  etc.  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1777,  Apr.  23.  C.  C.  152,  4,  103 


COKRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  139 

1777  Stephen,    Adam.     Chatham.      To   [George]    Washington, 

APR.  23  Morristown.     Intelligence    of    enemy;   state  of 

their  supplies,  etc.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Enclosed 

in    Washington    to   the   President  of   Congress, 

1777,  Apr.  23.  C.  C.     152,  4,  107 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Calling  out  of  Pennsyl- 

APR-  24  vania  militia.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

Apr.  25.  90,  163 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.       -Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  25  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Calling  out 

of  the  Pennsylvania  militia;     personal  matters. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     3  pp.     In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.     Answered  Apr.  26.*         90,  159 
1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Case    of    Maj.    Elisha 

APR.  25  Painter;  calling  out  of  Delaware  and  New  Jersey 

militia;  inspection  of  hospitals;  forwarding 
troops.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  4  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Apr.  25.  90,  167 

1777  Board  of  War.     Return  of  provisions  in  Continental  stores 

APR.  25  in  Pennsylvania.     Tabular  statement.    1  p.     En 

closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1777, 
Apr.  29.  94,  321 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  26  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Relief   of    American 

prisoners;    disaffection   of    inhabitants.      Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     II,  283 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  26  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].  Forwarding 

troops;  calling  out  militia  of  Philadelphia,  Jersey 
and  Delaware.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Apr. 
28.*  90,  165 

1777  Board  of  War.     Return  of  ammunition  made  up  at  Phila- 

APR.  26  delphia.     Tabular  statement.     Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  29.       94,  318 

1777  [Heath,    William].      Boston.      To   [George   Washington, 

APR-  26  Morristown].      Introducing  Col.  [Thomas]  Con- 

way.  Extract  of  letter.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  May  9. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  161 


140  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Huntington,  Jedediah.    Danbury  [Connecticut].    To  B[rig]. 

AI>R.  26  G[enj.   [Alexander]  McDougall  [Peekskill,  New 

York].  Intelligence  of  enemy;  manceuvers. 
[Three  letters  of  same  date.]  Contemporary 
copies.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1777,  Apr.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  129 

1777  Arnold,    Benedict].      West   Redding   [Connecticut].      To 

APR-  27  Brig.  Gen.    [Alexander]  McDougall  [Peekskill]. 

The  affair  at  Danbury.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Apr.  30.  C.  C.  152,  4,  139 

1777  Campbell,    John.     Courtland's   Manor   [New   York].     To 

ApR-  27  Brig.  Gen.   [Alexander]  McDougall  [Peekskill]. 

Advance  of  enemy.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Apr.  30.  C.  C.  152,  4,  131 

1777  Campbell,  John.    Salem  [Westchester  county,  New  York]. 

APK-  27  To  Brig.  Gen.  [Alexander]  McDougall  [Peekskill]. 

Movements  of  enemy.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Apr.  30.  C.  C.  152,  4,  133 

1777  Field,  John.     [Danbury?  Connecticut]     To  [Brig.]  Gen. 

APR-  27  [Alexander]    McDougall,    Peekskill.     March   of 

enemy  from  Danbury.  Contemporary  copy.  I  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Apr.  30.  C.  C.  152,  4,  135 

1777  Huntington,  Jedediah.    Danbury  [Connecticut].    To  [Brig.] 

AP«-  27  Gen.  [Alexander]   McDougall  [PeekskillJ.     The 

situation  at  Danbury.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Apr.  30.  C.  C.  152,  4,  137 

1777  McDougall,  Alexander.    Peekskill  [New  York].    To  [George 

'"  Washington,  Morristown].     Affair  at  Danbury; 

the  situation.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Apr.  28.  C.  C.  152,  4,  125 


WRITING   OF   STEPHEN    MOYLAN. 


ipbell,  Jol 


1777 


1777  Huutiiigton,  Je<l>"!ia!i.     Lhnibnr 

Aj'K.  27  Geu.   !Aif-  uidcr     ''I,-.  I  )OUL-;I'! 

situation  at  Danburj'.    ( 'ontci;!p> 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kid 
•.'lo.>c'<l   in  \\ a^hin^ion    t<> 
j<re.ss,  177'  ,  Apr.  3«». 

I7T7  McDougall,  Aloxamler.    PeekskilHN.-v  V«. 

^•it.  27  Washington,  Morn-t«ns  >,  |.      Alt 

tlie  situation.      Contempot-ary  <• 
handwriting1  of   Tench  Tilyhn 
Wii^hinM-ton  to  the  President  o* 
•    Apr,  28.  C 


'  -  ••    - 


„  -*~x   \ 

OF  THE      •* 

UNIVERSITY 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  141 

1777  McDougall,  Alexander.     Peekskill.     To  [George  Washing- 

APR.  27  ton,  Morristown].     Fruitless  inarch  against  the 

enemy.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  177T, 
Apr.  30.  C.  C.  152,  4,  127 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR- 28  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Recruiting  service;  de 

struction  of  stores  at  Danbury.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  285 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    5,  345. 

1777  Arnold,  B[enedict].     Saugatuck  [Connecticut].     To  [Brig. 

APR.  28  Gen.   Alexander  McDougall,   Peekskill].     Skir 

mish  at  Ridgefield.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  George  Johnson.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Apr.  30.  C.  C.  152,  4,  145 

1777  Hughes,  H[ugh].    "Sawgatouk  Bridge"  [Connecticut].    To 

ApR-  28  [Brig.   Gen.  Alexander   McDougall,    Peekskill]. 

Account  of  enemy's  foray  into  Connecticut.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1777,  Apr.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  141 

1777  Huntington,  Jedediah.     Danbury.     To  [Brig.  Gen.  Alex- 

APR.  28  ander  McDougall,  Peekskill].     Loss  of  enemy; 

wounding  of  Brig.  Gen.  [David]  Wooster;  skir 
mishing.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  George  Johnston.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Apr.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  143 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Settlement  of  recruiting 

APR.  29  and  paymaster's  account.      Broadside.      Printed 

by  Dunlap.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 

to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  29-30.  94,  289 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Calling  out  of  Delaware 

APR.  29  militia;  troops  for  Ticonderoga;  measures  for  de 

fense  of  the  lakes.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  3 
pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1777,  Apr.  29-30.  90,  173 

1777  Gates,  H[o ratio].     [Albany.]     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

APR.  29  gress,  Philadelphia].     Reasons  why  British  will 

make  New  York  State  main  object  of  ensuing 


142  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

campaign;  importance  of  posts  in  the  Highlands; 
army  in  the  Jerseys;  horse  for  the  Hudson. 
Contemporary  copy.  4:  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board 
of  War  to  Washington,  1777,  May  7.  15,  149 

1777  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

APR-  29  ington  [Morristown].     Ironworks  in  New  Jersey; 

[Arthur]  Lee's  report  of  British  plan  of   cam- 

'  paign.     A.  L.  S.  *  1  p.  15,  77 

1777  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

APE.  29-30  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Defense  of 

Ticonderoga;    transmitting  resolves.       L.   S.   of 

•  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob 

Rush.     Answered  May  3*.  90,  169 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of] 

APR.  30  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Enclosing  account   of 

destruction  of  stores  at  Danbury.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  289 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Committees  on  the  situ- 

APR.  30  ation;  removal  of  provisions;  purchase  of  cattle; 

removal  of  grain  from  the  Hudson;  inarch  of 
reenforcing  troops.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Apr.  29-30.  90,  175 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Removal  of  salt  beef  and 

APR.  30  stores  from  Connecticut;  supply  of  troops  under 

[Brig.]  Gen.  [Alexander]  McDougall;  wheat  in 
Albany  county  [New  York];  flour  magazines  in 
Ulster  county  and  supply  of  troops;  purchase  of 
cattle  in  Eastern  States;  removal  of  wheat  from 
the  Hudson;  supply  of  cattle;  salt.  Contem 
porary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John 
Lansing,  jr.  In  part,  duplicate  of  preceding 
resolves.  Enclosed  in  Schuyler  to  Washington, 
1777,  Apr.  30.  15,  92 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Report  of  committee  of 

APR.  30  conference  with  the  Commissary  General  on  loss 

of  provisions  at  Danbury  to  be  sent  to  Gen. 
Washington,  the  Quartermaster  and  Commissary 
Generals.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Lansing,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Schuy 
ler  to  Washington,  1777,  Apr.  30.  15,  97 

The  report  on  which  above  resolve  was  based  is  in  C.  C.  29, 55,  and  was 
made  to  Congress  Apr.  30.  The  committee:  Duer,  Nelson,  S.  Adams 
and  Gerry. 


COEEESPONDENCE    OP    GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  143 

1777  Schuyler,Ph[ilipJohn].    Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Wash - 

APK.  30  ington  [Morristown].     Transmitting1  resolves  pf 

Congress  relating-  to  Quartermaster  and  Commis 
sary  General's  Departments;  with  explanations  of 
reasons  for  their  adoption;  wheat  and  flour  in 
Albany  County  [New  York];  resignation.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  Answered  May  3.  15,  90 

1777  Board  of  War.     Return  of  Continental  stores  at  Baltimore 

ApR-  and   in   New    Hampshire,  Rhode   Island,  North 

Carolina  and  Georgia.    Tabular  statement.     3  pp. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1777, 

Apr.  29.  94,  319 

[1777]  Anonymous,  Intelligence  of   enemy's  preparations.     1  p. 

LApR-]  In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 

Apr.  10.  C.  C.     152,  4,  73 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Detention  of  Maryland 

MAY  !  troops.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1777, 

May  3.  90,  181 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Secret  Committee.    Philadelphia.    To 

MAY  2  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  money  for  American  prisoners.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Robert  Morris,  signed  also  by  Richard  Henry 
Lee,  Wm.  Whipple  and  Phil.  Livingston.  1  p. 
Answered  May  5*.  90,  177 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Mustering   department 

MAY  2  matters.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President    of    Congress    to    Washington,    1777, 

May  3.  90,  181 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Duties  of  muster-masters. 

MAY  2  Broadside.     Printed    by    Dun  lap.     Enclosed    in 

President    of    Congress    to    Washington,    1777, 

May  3.  91,  180. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  3  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Movements  of  troops 

and   stores;   arrival   of   Amphitrite;   desertions. 

Draft.     5  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.    Read  in  Congress,  May  6.    A.    11,291 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    5,  343, 
note. 

1777  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

MAY  3  [George]      Washington      [Morristown].      Army 

baker;    promotion    of    [Brig.]    Gen.    [Benedict] 

Arnold.    L.   S.  of  John   Hancock].     2   pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  179 


144  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Baking  for  the  Army; 

MAY  3  John  Belton's  improved  musket;  various  appoint 

ments.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washing-ton,  1777, 
May  3.  90,  181 

1777  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  [the  President  of 

MAY  5  Congress,  Philadelphia],  Designs  against  Ticon- 

deroga;  Howe's  bounty  to  deserters;  loss  at  Dan- 
bury.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  May  6. 


Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.     1890.     5,  350. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  Secret  Com- 

MAY  5  mittee  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Money  for 

American  prisoners  of  war.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  299 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Troops  of  horse  for  [Maj.] 

MAY  6  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates.    A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

15,  U8 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

MAY  ^  Morristown.      Stores     ordered     to     Springfield 

[Mass.];  case  of  Lt.  Col.  [George]  Etherington. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  May  10*.  15,  146 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.      To   [the   President 

MAY  9  of]    Congress    [Philadelphia].     Introducing   Col. 

[Thomas]  Conway.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  May  12.  A.  II,  301. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  353,  note. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  9  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Introducing  Mottin  de 

la  Balme;  rank  expected  by  Frenchmen.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Read  in  Congress,  ~M.ay  14.  Referred  to  the  Com 
mittee  on  Foreign  Applications.  A.  II,  303 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  364, 
note. 
Committee:  Lovell,  Heyward  and  Roberdeau. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Investigation  of  pay  mat- 

MAv9  ters.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2pp.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

May  10.  90,  187 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  10  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Movement  of  troops; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  145 

want  of  money;  recruiting  accounts.  Draft.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade 
and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
May  13.  A.  II,  305 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  354, 
note. 

1777  Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To   [the   Board  of 

MAY  10  War,  Philadelphia].     Defense  of  passes  of  the 

Hudson  river.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  307 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  10  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Investiga 

tion  of  withholding  pay  from  soldiers;  return  of 
army;  Delaware  and  Pennsylvania  militia.  L.  S. 
of  John  Hancock.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jacob  Rush.  Answered  May  12*.  90,  185 

1777  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.       Certain   appointments. 

MAY  10  13.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  17TT,  May  15. 

90,  191 

1777  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  George   Washington 

MAY  10  [Morristown].       Introducing   [Charles]   Armand 

[-Tufin],  Marquis  de  la  Rouerie.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

15,  155 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  11  [Morristown].     Letters  to  Gov.  [William]   Liv 

ingston  and  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Israel]  Putnam;  strength 
of  army  in  Jersey;  disbanding  militia.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Richard  Peters.  Answered  May  12*.  15, 154 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of  ] 

MAY  12  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Dishonesty  of  officers 

in  withholding  pay  of  soldiers;   state  of  army. 

Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  May  13. 

A.     II,  309 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  369. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  12  Congress,  Philadelphia].     [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict] 

Arnold's  claim  to  rank.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  175 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  362. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of] 

MAY  12  Congress  [Philadelphia].     [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict] 

28G32— OG 10 


146  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Arnold;  charges  against  his  character.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.  II,  313 

'  Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  362. 

1777  Washington,   George.     Morristown.     To    [the   Board   of 

MAY  12  War,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  certain  pris 

oners;  militia.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  315 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Brigadier  appointments; 

^IAY  12  exemption  of  post-riders  and  others  from  military 

duties.     D.   S.  of   John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  May 

15.  90,  191 

1777  Lovell,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  12  [Morristown].    [Francois,  Marquis  de]  Malmedy's 

rank.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  15,  168 

1777  Washington,    George.      Morristown.     To   [the   President 

MAY  13  of   Congress,    Philadelphia].     Convict    servants 

recruited   into  the  Virginia   regiments.     Draft. 
2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.     II,  317 
1777              Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Relief  of  American  sym- 
MAY  13                        pathizers  in  Nova  Scotia;  case  of  [Richard]  Camp 
bell.      D.    S.    of   John   Hancock.      Enclosed   in 
President  of  Congress,  1777,  May  15.         90,  191 

1777  Rush,  B[enjamin].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  13  ton  [Morristown].     Danger  to  health  of  troops  in 

taking  the  field  early.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     15,  172 

1777  Continental  Congress,   Resolves.     Forage-master's  depart- 

MAY  14  ment;   intrenching  tools;    horses,    wagons,  etc. 

Quartermaster's  department;  penalty  for  private 
use  of  public  stores.  Broadside.  2pp.  Printed 
by  John  Dunlap.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  May  15.  90,  200 

1777  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.      Clothing   for   Virginia 

MAY  14  troops.     D.   S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  May 

27.  90,  198 

1777  Penet,  P[ierre].    Nantes  [France].    To  George  Washington 

MAY  14  [Morristown,  New  Jersey].  Introducing  D'Avout, 

A.  L.  S.  1  p.  (In  French).  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  July 
25.  C.  C.  152,  4,  421 


COKRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  147 

1777  Continental  Congress,    Resolves.     Minor  military  matters. 

MAY  15  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1T77,  May  27. 

90,  198 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  15  [George]    Washington    [Morristown].     Commis 

sions  for  brigadiers.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  189 

1777  Washington,  George.      Morristown.     To   [the   President 

MAY  16  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].      Commission    for 

[Charles]  Armand,  [-Tufin,  Marquis  de  la  Rou- 
erie];  expectations  of  French  officers.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Read  in  Congress,  May  19.  A.  II,  319 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  367. 

1777  Schuyler,    Ph[ilip    John].      Philadelphia.      To    [George] 

MAY  18  Washington  [Morristown].     Quakers  and  blank 

ets;  debate  over  Schuyler's  supplanting  Gates  in 
command  in  the  North.  L.  S.  1  p.  Answered 
May  23.  15,  244 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  20  [George]  Washington   [Morristown].     Introduc 

ing  Mrs.  Graydon  of  Philadelphia.  L.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  1  p.  90,  193 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  20  [Morristown].     Inclosing  resolves  respecting  the 

recruiting  service.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

1  p.  95,  322 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of] 

MAY  21  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Enclosing   return   of 

forces  in  Jersey;  need  of  secrecy  as  to  state  of 
the  army.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  May  23.  Referred 
to  the  Board  of  War.  A.  II,  321 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Northern    Department 

MAY  21  affairs.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President   of   Congress,    to    Washington,    1777, 

May  27.  90,  198 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     [Francois]  Louis  [Teisse- 

MAY  22  dre?  Marquis  de]  Fleuiy.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  May  27.  90,  198 

1777  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiarn].    New  York.    To  [George  Washing- 

MAY  22  ton,    Morristown].     Exchange  of   prisoners,  ill 


148  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

treatment  of  Lt.  Col.  [Archibald]  Campbell. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  May  28. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  199 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    4,  559. 

1777  [Howe,  Sir  William.]     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  22  ton  [Morristown].    Complaints  of  Lt.  Col.  [Archi 

bald]  Campbell's  treatment.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
William  Grayson?  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  June  13-15. 

C.  C.     152,  -i,  2U5 

1777  Schuyler,    Ph[ilip    John],      Philadelphia.      To    [George] 

MAY  22  Washington    [Morristown].      James    Fisher,     a 

tory.     L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  May  23.      15,  2S2 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  24  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Col.  [Timotlw]  Picker 

ing  as  Adjutant-General;  defense  of  Highlands; 
artillery  regiment.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  George 
Lewis.  Read  in  Congress,  May  27.  Referred  to 
Board  of  War.  A.  II,  323 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  386. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [Charles  Thoin- 

MAY  24  son,  Philadelphia].     Papers  respecting  establish 

ment  of  a  cavalry  corps.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  II,  327 

1777  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Command  of    the   light 

MAY  26  horse;  pardoning  power;   chaplains;   miscellane 

ous  matters.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
May  27.  90,  198 

1777  Lovell,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  26  [Morristown].      Introducing    a    German    officer 

[Maj.  Henry  Emanuel  Lutterloh];  promotion  of 

[Charles]  Armand    [-Tufin,  Marquis  de  la  Rou- 

erie].     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Answered  June  4. 

15,  307 

1777  Eoberdeau,  Daniel.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  26  ton  [MorristownJ.     Personal  matters;  chaplains 

and  profanity  in  the  army;  recommending  certain 

clergymen.     A.  L.  S.     4  pp.  15,  303 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  149 

[1777]  [Sehuyler,  Philip   John.]     [Philadelphia]     To  [the  Presi- 

[MAY  26]  dent    of    Congress,    Philadelphia.]      Raising    of 

horse  in  vicinity  of  Albany.     Extract  of  letter. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  William  Churchill  Hous 
ton.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  90,  201 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  27  [George]    Washington    [Morristown].     Northern 

department;  chaplains.     L.  8.  of  John  Hancock. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.    Answered 
May  29.*  90,  196 

1777  Forman,    David.     Philadelphia.     To   the   Board   of    War 

MAY  27  [Philadelphia].       Cutting    off    intercourse    with 

enemy  by  way  of  Sandy  Hook.     Recent  copy. 

1    p.      Original   enclosed   in    Board   of   War   to 

Washington,  1777,  May  30.  15,  316 

1777  Walton,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washing- 

MAY27  ton  [Morristown].     Col.  [John]  White's  wish  to 

recruit  outside  of  Georgia.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

15,  312 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of] 

MAY  28  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Controversy  with  Howe 

over  exchange  of  prisoners.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Read  in 
Congress,  May  29.  Referred  to  the  Board  of 
War.  A.  II,  329 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1890.    5,394. 

1777  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook   [New    Jersey].     To 

MAY  29  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Ap 

pointment  of  chaplains;  raising  troops  of  horse. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Read  in  Congress,  May  30.  A.  II,  331 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Teams  exempted  from  im- 

MAY  29  pressment;  artillery   from    Virginia.     D.    S.    of 

John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  June '5.  90,  204 

1777  Franklin,  B[enjamin].     Paris.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  29  [Middlebrook].      Introducing    Comte    [Casimir] 

Pulaski.  Contemporary  cop}*.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  tb.e  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Aug.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  529 

1777  [McDougall,  Alexander.]     Peekskill.     To  [George  Wash- 

MAY  29  ington,  Middlebrook].    Arrival  of  reenforcements 

for   enemy;    desertions   from   Roger's   Rangers. 


150  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[Extract  of  a  letter.]  Contemporary  copy.  l.p. 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress  1TT7,  May  31.  C.  C.  152,  4,  217 
1777  Sullivan,  John.  Princeton  [New  Jersey].  To  [George] 

MAY  29  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Movements  of  ene 

my's  ships.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary 
cop}'.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  May  31.  C.  C.  152,  4,  219 
1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Commissions  for  French- 

MAY  30  men.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.    Enclosed  in  Presi 

dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  5. 

90,  204 
1777  Continental  Congress,  Committee  on  Foreign  Applications. 

MAY3°  To   [George]    Washington   [Middlebrook].     En 

closing  list  of  French  officers  arriving  \n  the 
Amphitrlte;  [Charles  Melchoir  Garde  dej  Mati- 
gny's  aptitude  in  English.  A.  L.  S.  of  James 
Lovell,  2  pp.  16,  11 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

MAY  30  Middlebrook.     Relief    of    American    prisoners; 

[Brig.]  Gen.  [David]  Forman's  letter;  conduct  of 

Capt.  John  Doyle.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters, 

2  pp.  15,  317 

[1777]  French  Officers.     List   of   those   who   came   over   on   the 

[MAY  30]  Amphitrite.     3  pp.     (In  French.)     Enclosed  in 

Committee  on  Foreign  Applications  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  May  30.  16,  13 
1777              Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  31  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Du  Coudray  and  the 

command  of  the  artillery.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  June  2.  Referred  to  the  Board  of 
War.  A.  II,  333 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  401. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  31  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intentions  of  enemy ; 

Pennsylvania  militia  as  guard  for  Philadelphia; 
success  at  Sag  Harbor.  Draft.  3pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  337 

[1777]  Anonymous.     Intelligence  of  enemy's  designs.     2  pp.     In 

[MAY]  handwriting  of   Tench   Tilghman.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 

May  31.  C.  C.     152,  4,  215 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  151 

1777  Washington,  George.  Middlebrook.  To  [the  President 

JUNE  2  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  News  from  the  north; 

deficiencies  in  the  armies;  militia.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in 
Congress,  June  5.  Referred  to  the  Board  of 
War.  A.  II,  343 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Retaliation  for  treatment 

JUNE  2  Of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee;  encouragement  of 

desertion  from  British.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  June  5.  90,  204 

1777  Washington,  George.  Middlebrook.  To  George  Walton 

JUNE  2  [Philadelphia].  Question  of  recruiting  a  regi 

ment  for  Georgia.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  345 

1777  Washington,  George.  Middlebrook.  To  Lt.  Gen. 

JUNE  2  [Charles,  Earl]  Cornwallis,  Brunswick  [New  Jer 

sey].  Complaint  of  cruelty  displayed  in  killing 
of  Lt.  [William]  Martin.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  William  Grayson  ?  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  June  13-15.  C.  C.  152,  4,  269 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  411,  note. 

1777  Cornwallis,  [Charles,  Earl].     Brunswick  [New  Jersey].    To 

JUNE  2  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Reply  to 

charges  of  cruelty  in  case  of  Lt.  [William]  Martin. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
William  Grayson?  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  June  13-15. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  271 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  3  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Pardon  for  loyalists. 

L.  S.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  June  6.     Referred 

to  the  Board  of  War.  C.  C.     152,  4,  225 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  407. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [James  Lovell, 

JUNE  4  Philadelphia].      Qualifications  of    Maj.    [Henry 

Emanuel]  Lutterloh.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  351 

1777  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  5  of  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Requesting  opinion 

of  Congress  on  Howe's  letter  respecting  prisoners. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  A.     II,  353 


152  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNES  [George]   Washington    [Middlebrook].       [Brig'.] 

Gen.  [Thomas]  Mifflin;  encouragement  of  deser 
tion  from  enemy.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  June 
6*.  90,  202 

1777  Howe,  [Sir]  Wplliam].     New  York.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JuNE  5  ington  [Middlebrook].     Answer  to  his  letter  of 

May  22.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
June  5.  C.  C.  152,  4,  231 

1777  Knox,   Henry.     Middlebrook.     To   [George]  Washington 

JUNE  5  [Middlebrook].      Resolution  of    Congress  as  to 

ranking  of  French  officers  in  the  artillery.  Con 
temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Wil 
liam  Grayson?  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1777,  June  5. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  241 

1777  Willis,  Enoch.     [Middlebrook.]     Examination  of.     Prep- 

JuNE  5  arations  of   enemy  for  embarkation.     1    p.     In 

handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.    Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 

June  8.  C.  C.     152,  4,  251 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  6  of]   Congress   [Philadelphia].     Rank   of   French 

officers  in  the  artillery:  intentions  of  enemy. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade  and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  June  9.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     II,  355 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,411. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the  Board  of 

War,  Philadelphia].  Prisoners  and  minor  mili 
tary  matters.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  359 

1777  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  James  Lovell 

JUNE  6  [Philadelphia].     Question  of  seniority  of  French 

officers.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     II,  351 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Robert  Morris, 

JuNE6  Philadelphia].     Major   Apollos   Morris.      Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  301 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  153 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  6  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Exchange 

negotiations  and  miscellaneous  matters.     L.  S.  of 

John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob 

Rush.     Answered  June  8.*  90,208 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Negotiations  for  exchange 

JUNE  6  of  prisoners;  Deputy-judge    advocates    general; 

Commissary  general  of  prisoners.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  6.  90,  206 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  7  [George]  Washington  [Smith's  Clove,  New  York], 

Transmitting     resolves;     Maj.     Gen.     [Horatio] 

Gates's  letter  referred  to  the  Treasury.     L.  S.  of 

John  Jay.     1  p.     Answered  June  14.*       93,  201 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Regimental  paymasters. 

JUNE  7  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  13. 

90,  215 

1777  Mitchell,  William.     Middlebrook.     Examination  of.     In- 

JUNE  7  formation  of  enemy's  designs.     1  p.     In  hand 

writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  June  8. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  249 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  Philadelphia],  Exchange  of  prison 
ers;  chaplains;  enemy's  movements.  Draft.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  June  9.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  A.  II,  363 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  418. 

1777  [Jackson,    Henry].     Boston.     To   [Brig.]    Gen.     [Henry] 

JuNE  8  Knox  [Middlebrook].     Captures  of  transports  by 

Continental  armed  vessels.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  June  20. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  283 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Arrest  of   Maj.   Apollos 

Morris.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  June 
13.  90,  215 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.      [Maj.]   Gen.    [Benedict] 

JUNE  10  Arnold  ordered  to  Trenton.     D.  S.  of  John  Han- 


154  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGEESS 

cock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  June  13.  90,  215 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Retaliation  in  treatment 

Jt'XE  10  of  prisoners;  Col.  Abraham  Sheppard;  rank  of 

officers.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  June  13.  90,  213 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Commissaries  General  of 

JUNE  10-11  Purchases,    Issues,    etc.;    duties.     Broadside. 

Printed  by  Dunlap.     Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  24.     90,  209 
1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     New  Jersey  militia.     D.  S. 

JUNE  11  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 

gress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  13.  90,  215 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  Charles  Thom- 

JUNE  13  son  [Philadelphia].     Plan   for   establishment  of 

cavalry.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  A.  II,  365 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  13-15  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     British   outrages; 

treatment  of  prisoners;  difficulty  with  Howe  over 
an  exchange;  ownership  of  horses  for  cavalry; 
designs  of  enemy  against  Philadelphia;  execution 
of  Abraham  Patton;  advance  of  the  enemy; 
[Brig.]  Gen.  [John  Philip]  De  Haas.  Draft.  ± 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade, 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Caleb  Gibbs.  Read 
in  Congress,  June  16.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  A.  II,  367 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  13  [George]    Washington   [Middlebrook].      Retalia 

tion  in  treatment  of  prisoners;  Col.  Abraham 
Sheppard;  fortifications  on  the  Delaware.  L.  S. 
of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jacob  Rush.  90,  211 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  14  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Advance  of  enemy. 

L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Referred  to  the  Board  of  War. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  273 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the   Board  of 

JUNE  14  War,  Philadelphia].    Enclosing  establishment  and 

pay  of  light  dragoons.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  371 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  155 

1777  [Schuyler,    Philip    John.]     Saratoga    [New   York].      To 

JUNE  15  [George  Washington,  Middlebrook].    Intelligence 

of  a  prisoner  as  to  British  in  Canada.  Contem 
porary  copy  of  all  but  last  paragraph  of  original 
letter.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzger 
ald.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1777,  June  20.  C.  C.  152,  4,  281 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Pay  of  Commissary  Gen- 

JUNE  16  erals.    Broadside.    Printed  by  Dunlap.    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

June  24.  90,  209 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     [Brig.]  Gen.  [John  Philip] 

JUNE  16  De  Haas.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  June 

20.  90,  224 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

JUNE  16  Middlebrook.      Spears,    cartridge  -  boxes,    etc. ; 

quartermaster  of  militia  horse.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.  1  p.  95,  91 

1777  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Fort  Edward  [New  York].     To 

JUNE  16  [George  Washington,  Middlebrook].     Expected 

attack  on  Ticonderoga;  supplies  and  reenforce- 
ments.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  June 
20.  C.  C.  152,  4,  282 

1777  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     Monument    to    [David] 

JUNE  17  Wooster;   Col.   Abraham   Sheppard's  command. 

D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  20. 

90,  224 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir 

JUNE  18  William]  Howe  [New  York].     British  treatment 

of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
June  13-15.  C.  C.  152,  4,  261 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  423. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Appointments   of   Com- 

JUNEIS  missaries  and  others.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1777,  June  24.  90,  230 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Power  of  general  officer  on 

JUNE  is  separate   command.      D.   S.   of   John   Hancock. 


156  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing-ton, 
1777,  June  20.  90,  224 

1777  [Houston,  William  Churchill]     Memorandum    of  appoint- 

JUNE  is-  ments  of  commissaries  and  deputies.    A.  D.    1  p. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  90,  266 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JuNE  19  [Middlebrook].     Returns   of  arms   and  military 

stores    from  Continental  agents.     A.   L.    S.    of 

Richard  Peters.     2  pp.  16,  152 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the   President 

JUNE  20  of]    Congress    [Philadelphia].     Puzzling    move 

ments  of  the  British.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Read  in  Congress,  June  23.  A.  II,  373 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    5,  444. 

1777  Washington,    George,     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board   of 

JuNE2°  War    Philadelphia].      Spears   and   tin   cartridge 

cases;  quartermasters  of  troops  of  horse.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     II,  377 

1777  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

JuxE2°  [George]    Washington    [Middlebrook].      Trans 

mitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered 
June  21.*  90,  222 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Formation  of  an  invalid 

JuNE  20  corps.     D.   S.   of  John   Hancock.     Enclosed   in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
June  24.  90,  230 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

JuxE  21  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].     Business    of    the 

Commissary  Department.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  379 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the  President 

JUNE  22  of  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Retirement  of  the 

British  from  Brunswick.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  June  24.*  A.  II,  381 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,447. 

1777  Flower,  Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Board  of  W7ar, 

JuNE  23  Philadelphia].      Design    of    pike    for    riflemen; 

cartridges  cannisters,  etc.  L.  S.  1  p.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  16,  154 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  157 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Provision  supplies;  com- 

JuxK  23  missary  of  prisoners.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  June  24.  90,  230 

1777  Continental    Congress,   President.         Philadelphia.         To 

[George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].  British 
retreat  from  Brunswick ;  commissary  department. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  228 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Reciprocal  provision,  ar 

rangement  with  enemy  for  prisoners;  contracts. 
D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  24. 

90,  230 

Williamson,  Matthew  jr.  Elizabethtown  [New  Jersey].  To 
[George  Washington,  Middlebrook].  Intelligence 
of  enemy.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  June 
25.  C.  C.  152,  4,  299 

1777  Washington,   George.     Quibbletown    [New  Jersey].      To 

[the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Re 
treat  and  pursuit  of  the  enemy  to  Arnboy.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  June  26.  A.  II,  385 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  450. 

Washington,  George.  Quibbletown.  To  Col.  [Baron] 
D'Arendt  [Quibbletown?].  Permission  to  go  to 
Philadelphia;  treaty  with  Prussia.  L.  S.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  301 

1777  St  Clair,  Arthur.     Ticonderoga.     [New  York].     To  Maj. 

JuNE25  Gen.    [Philip    John]   Schuyler    [Saratoga,    New 

York].  Enemy  at  Crown  Point;  militia;  inability 
to  defend  Ticonderoga.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
July  2.  C.  C.  152,  4,  325 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the  President 

of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Advance  of  enemy 
and  consequent  manoevers  [skirmish  of  Short 
Hills,  New  Jersey].  Draft,  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  June  30.  A.  II,  389 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  452. 


158  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 

JUNE  28  Quibbletown  [Middlebrook].     Disposition  of  can 

non  from  France.  Note  of  this  letter  being 
found  in  papers  of  Lt.  [Charles?]  Cameron.  A. 
L.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  17,  137 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the  President 

JUNE  29  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Loss  of  British  in 

retreat  to  Ambo}';  object   of  their   movements. 

Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  A.     II,  393 

1777  Hicks,  William.    New  York.    To  [Gov.]  William  Franklin, 

JUNE  29  Litchfield  [Connecticut].     Mrs.  Franklin's  poor 

health.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  July  25. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  389 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.      To  [the  Board  of 

JUNE  30  War,  Philadelphia],     Arrival  of  artillery  in  the 

Amphitrite;  distribution  of  the  guns;  irregularity 

of  system  of  obtaining  supplies.     Draft,     4  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     II,  397 

[1777]  Du    Coudray,    Philip    Charles    Jean     Baptiste    Tronson. 

[JUNE]  [Philadelphia.]    Observations  on  the  fortifications 

of  the  Delaware:  Billingsport,  and  Red  Bank. 
Contemporary  copy.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
William  Churchill  Houston.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  13. 

90,  217 

1777  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.      To   [the  President 

JULY  1  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Retreat  of   British 

from  Amboy.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Robert  Hanson   Harrison.      Read  in   Congress, 

July  3.  A.     II,  401 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Harrison's  artillery;  elec- 

JULY  l  tion   of   Deputy  Commissary  of   Issues,  Robert 

Hoops  and  Physician  General  of  Hospital,  Mid 
dle  Department,  Dr.  Benjamin  Rush;  arms  for 
Connecticut.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
July  5.  16,  244 

1777  Sullivan,  John.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

JULY  1  gress,  Philadelphia].     Conditional  resignation. 

Greene,  Nathanael.     To   Congress.     Conditional  resigna- 
nation. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  159 

JULY  l          Knox,    Henry.      To   Congress.     Conditional   resignation. 

A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

July  8  90,  238 

1777  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

JULY  2  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Uncertainty  of  Brit 

ish  intentions;  Howe's  junction  with  Burgoyne; 
designs  against  Philadelphia.  Draft.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Read  in  Congress,  July 
3.  A.  II,  403 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  461. 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.     Travelling   expenses  of 

JULY  2  Deputy  Commissary  Generals  of  Purchases;  elec 

tion  of  Dr.  William  Brown  in  room  of  Dr.  [Ben 
jamin]  Rush.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
July  5.  16,  244 

1777  Washington,    George.      Morristown    [New    Jersey].     To 

JULY  5  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Dis 

position  of  troops;  enemy's  intentions;  questions 
of  pay  to  certain  officers;  low  state  of  funds. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
nian.  A.  II,  407 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  5  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

16,  241 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  "  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Preparations  for  em 

barkation  of  enemy;  scarcity  of  arms;  pay  of 
troops.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  July  8. 

A.     II,  411 

1777  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To    [the   Board   of 

JULY  7  War,  Philadelphia].     Spears  and  cartridge  canis 

ters.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  II,  413 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Impropriety  of  letters  of 

JULY  7  Sullivan,  Greene  and  Knox.     A.  D.  S.  of  Wil 

liam  Churchill  Houston,  countersigned  by  John 
Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  July  8.  90,  237 


160  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Thanks  of  Congress  for 

JULY  7  march  of  army  and  battle  of  Monmouth.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1778,  July  8.  91,  227 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  8  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Letters  of 

Sullivan,  Greene  and  Knox  to  Congress.     L.  S. 

of   John   Hancock.     2   pp.     In    handwriting   of 

Jacob  Rush.     Answered  July  12.*  90,  235 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Defense  of  the  Delaware; 

JuLY  8  appointments  of  Frenchmen;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Hora 

tio]  Gates.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 
Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1777,  July  8.  90,  231 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

JULY  8  Morristown.     Want   of    arms    and    clothing   in 

Northern  Department;  returns  and  responsibility 
of  noncommissioned  officers;  arms  at  Springfield; 
spears  and  cartridge  cannisters;  Du  Coudray's 
letter.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  2  pp.  An 
swered  July  12.*  16,  266 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  9  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Confusion  in  the  Com 

missary  of  Provisions  department.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  115 

1777  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Fort  Edward  [New  York].     To 

JULY  9  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Retreat  of 

army;  consternation  of  country;  lack  of  men, 
ammunition  and  supplies;  Ticonderoga.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  July  12. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  315 

1777  Trumbull,  Joseph.     Morristown.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JULY  9  ton  [Morristown].    Difficulties  of  the  Commissary 

under  Congress'  new  regulations.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  July  9.  C.  C.  152,  1,  335 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of] 

JULY  10  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Evacuation  of  Ticon- 


WRITING  OF   WILLIAM    PALFREY. 


17 


ten 

A!'. 
to 


1777  Trumbuil,  .lose ph. 

v  (>  ton  [Morristowu], 

under  ("on^res.s  IK^V 

cop}'.      1  I'.      In  liui 

Enclosed  in  Wash  in 

srre.ss,  1777,  »)uly  i>. 

Washington,  Georgo. 

s.-j.y  10  Conuress  [Philadolf 


#(.^.,  /„•>..   ,    -Vs 


X    >%«</ 


*'  * 


r*+ 


• 

Q 

/ 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  161 

deroga;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold  to  be  sent 
to  the  north.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
July  11.  A.  II,  417 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    5,  472. 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

JULY  10  Morristown.     Lack  of  arms  in  Armand's  corps; 

inquiry  as  to  cause.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

1  p.     Answered  July  16.*  16,  280 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Committee  to  repair  to 

JULY  11  headquarters  to  enquire  into  state  of  army,  in 

vestigate  the  commissaries  and  other  departments: 
Livingston,  Gerry  and  Clymer.  A.  D.  of  Gerry. 
Transmitted  to  Washington  with  Committee  to 
Washington,  1777,  July  16?  90,  239 

1777  [Spencer,  Joseph.]  Providence  [Rhode  Island].  To  [George 

JULY  11  Washington,  Morristown].  Capture  of  Maj.  Gen. 

[  Robert]  Prescott.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Contem 
porary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1777,  July  16.  C.  C.  152,  4,  359 

1777  Washington,  George.  Pompton  Plains  [New  Jersey].  To 

JULY  12  [the  President  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia]. 

Evacuation  of  Ticonderoga;  reenforcements  and 
supplies  for  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philip  John]  Schuyler; 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold  to  go  to  the  north; 
movement  of  Continental  Army  and  intentions  of 
British.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  II,  421 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  475, 
note. 

1777  Washington,  George.  Pompton  Plains.  To  [the  Board  of 

JULY  12  War,  Philadelphia].  Lack  of  arms  in  the  north 

ern  army;  want  of  clothes;  distribution  of  sup 
plies  under  control  of  one  person.  Draft.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  425 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Reenforcements  for  the 

JrLY  l  army.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1777,  July  14.  90,  242 

1777  Washington,  George.  "  Vanaulen  8  miles  from  Pumpton 

Plains."  To  [the  President  of]  Congress  [Phila 
delphia].  Movement  of  army  toward  the  North 

28632- 


162  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

river.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Julv  10. 

A.     II,  429 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

[George]  Washington  [en  route  to  Suffern'sTavern, 
New  York],  Troops  to  join  the  army.  L.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob 
Rush.  90,  240 

1777  Board  of  War.     Return  of  tents  sent  from  Philadelphia 

JuLY  14  since  commencement  of  this  campaign.     Tabular 

statement,  contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780,  July  15. 

95,  163 

1777  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Fort  Edward  [New  York].     To 

JuLY  14  [George]    Washington    [en   route   to   Suffern's]. 

Situation;  confusion  and  weakness  of  the  army; 
want  of  supplies;  removal  of  stores  from  Fort 
George  and  retreat  of  army.  Contemporary 
copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1777,  July  18.  C.  C.  153,  4,  365 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia,]     To  [George]  Washington 

JI-LY  15  [Sufl'ern's].     Case    of    Hudson  Burr;   tents.     A. 

L.    8.    of   Richard    Peters.      2    pp.      Answered 

July  28.*  95,  161 

1777  Heath,    W[illiamj.      Boston.     To    [George]    Washington 

jL-LY  15  [Suffern's].     Introducing  Mons.  D'Avout;  loss  of 

Northern  army  in  the  retreat.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Transmitted  to  Congress.  C.  C.  152,  4,  425 

1777  Washington,  George.     Near  [Smith's]  Clove  [New  York]. 

JULY  16  To  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    In 

tentions  of  British;  artillery;  militia;  commis 
sary's  department.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  July  17. 

A.    II,  431 

1777  Washington,  George.     At  [Smith's]  Clove.     To  [the  Presi- 

JULY  16  dent   of    Congress,    Philadelphia].      Capture    of 

[Brig.]   Gen.    [Robert]    Prescott;    movement   of 

troops.    Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  July  19. 

A.     II,  433 

1777  Washington,   George.     "New   Jersey"   [Smith's    Clove]. 

JULY  16  To  [Lt.  Gen.   Sir]  William  Howe  [New  York]. 

Exchange  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Robert]  Prescott  for 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  163 

Maj.  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  July  25.  C.  C.  152,  4,  391 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  487. 

1777  Washington,  George.      [Smith's]   Clove.     To   [the  Board 

JULY  16  of  War,  Philadelphia].     Lack  of  arms.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald. 

A.     II,  435 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JVLY  16  [Smith's    Clove].      Employment    of     Dupre    as 

armourer.    L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.    1  p.     16,  330 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Committee.     [Suffern's  Tavern,  New 

[JULY  16?]  York].     To   George  Washington   [Morristown]. 

Committee   to  enquire   into  state  of  army.     A. 

D.  S.  of  El  bridge  Gerry  in  3d  person.          90,  239 

Committee:  Livingston,  Gerry  and  Clymer. 

1777              Washington,  George.     At  [Smith's]  Clove.  To  [the  Presi- 
JULY  18                        dent  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Condition  of 
affairs  at  the  North.    Draft.    2pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     II,  437 

1777  Washington,  G[eorge].    At  [Smith's]  Clove.    To  [the  Com- 

JULY  19  mittee  of  Congress  at  camp].    Food  for  the  army; 

clothes;  printing-press  at  headquarters;  geogra 
pher.  Auto,  draft  signed.  6  pp.  Read  in 
Congress,  July  24.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     11,439 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  493. 
Committee  to  repair  to  camp:  Livingston,  Gerry  and  Clymer. 

1777  Nixon,  John.     Kingsborough  [New  York].     To  Maj.  Gen. 

JULY  21  [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Fort  Edward,  New  York]. 

Reports  of  arrival  of  British  and  Indians;  fate  of 
scouting  parties.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  July  25.  C.  C.  152,  4,  395 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Smith's]  Clove.     To  [the  President 

JULY  22  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Uncertainty  as  to 

movements  of  the  enemy.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress  July  24.  Referred  to  Board  of  War 
"who  are  directed  to  confer  with  the  executive 
powers  of  Pennsylvania  and  take  immediate  and 


164  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

effectual  measures  to  carry  into  execution  the 
views  and  wishes  of  the  general."  A.  II.  445 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1S90.    5,  502. 

1777  Franklin,      W[illiam].       Litchfield     [Connecticut].        To 

JuLY22  [George]    Washington     [Smith's    Clove].     Mrs. 

Franklin's  ill  health;  requests  permission  to  go 
to  her.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washing- 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  July  25. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  385 

1777  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Fort  Edward  [New  York].     To 

JULY  22  [George]  Washington  [Smith's  Clove].     Evacua 

tion  of  Ticonderoga;  weak  state  of  arm}-  lack  of 
everything;  Maj.  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold  and  re 
inforcements.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
July  25.  C.  C.  152,  4,  393 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

JULY  23  Ramapaugh  [New  Jersey].     Returns  from  Maj. 

Gen.  [Israel]  Putnam;  resolves  respecting  invalid 
corps.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Answered  July  28*.  95,  192 

1777  Lovell,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  24  [Ramapaugh].     Case  of  Du  Portail,  La  Radiere 

and   Gouvion;    engagements    of    Congress;    Du 

Coudray's  pretensions;  foreigners  in  the  service. 

A.  L.  S.     8  pp.  17,  105 

1777  Washington,   George.     Ramapaugh    [New    Jersey].      To 

JULY  25  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Gov. 

[William]  Franklin's  enlargement.     Draft.     1  p. 

In   handwriting   of    Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress  July  28.  A.     II,  451 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    5,  6. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Ramapaugh.     To  the  President  of 

JULY  25  Congress,     Philadelphia.       Introducing      Mons. 

D'Avout.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress  July  31. 
Referred  to  Committee  on  Foreign  Applications. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  413 

1777  Washington,  George.     Ramapaugh.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  25  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Uncertainty  as  to  des 

tination  of  the  enemy;  disposition  of  troops. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  July  26. 

A.     II,  447 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    5,  515. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  165 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Approbation  of  Lt.  Cols. 

JULY 25  [Return  Jonathan]  Meigs  and  [William]  Barton; 

beer,  vegetables,  etc.,  for  army;  settlement  of 
accounts;  appointment  of  Robert  Erskine.  Con 
temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson, 
countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  July  26.  90,  245 

[1777]  D'Avout,  -       — .     [Ramapaugh?]     Memorial  to  Congress 

[JULY  25?]  applying   for   a   commission   in  the  Continental 

Army.    A.  D.  S.  in  3d  person.    Ip.    (In  French.) 

Enclosed  ?  in   Washington   to   the   President"  of 

Congress,  1777,  July  25.  C.  C.     152,  4,  423 

1777  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JuLY  26  [George]  Washington  [Ramapaugh].     Swords  for 

Lt.  Cols.  [Return  Jonathan]  Meigs  and  [William] 

Barton.     L.    S.   of  John    Hancock.     2   pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  243 

1777  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JrLY  26  [Ramapaugh].  Money  for  use  of  Northern  Depart 

ment.     A.L.S.of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     17,126 

1777  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of  ] 

JULY  27  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Proposed  expedition 

against  St.  Johns;  question  of  rank;  troops  march 
ing  toward  Philadelphia.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress  July  28.  A.  II,  453 

1777  Brown,  John.     Kinderhook  [New  York].     To  [Maj.  Gen. 

JULY  27  Philip   John    Schuyler,    Saratoga].      Escape   of 

[the  British]  express.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Aug.  7.  C.  C.  152,  4, 451 

1777  Washington,  George.      Flemingtown  [New  Jersey].     To 

JULY  28  [Board    of     War,    Philadelphia].       Accusations 

against  Hudson  Burr;  tents  for  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Philip  John]  Schuyler;  returns  of  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Israel]  Putnam's  force.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  II,  455 

1777  Washington,  George.     Flemingtown   [New  Jersey].     To 

JULY  28  [James     Lovell?        Philadelphia].        Ordinance 

respecting  Royal   Corps  of    French  Engineers; 


166  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Exchange  of  prisoners.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  405 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Inquiry  into  evacuation 

JULY  29  of  Ticonderoga.     D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.- 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Aug.  2.  90,  255 
1777              Spencer,  Joseph.     Oneida  [New  York].     To  [Maj.J  Gen. 
JuLY  29                        [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Saratoga].     Meeting  of 
Oneida  chiefs;   need  of  troops;  defense  of  Fort 
Schuyler.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.    In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.     Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Aug.  7.                                          C.  C.     152,  4,  449 

Signed  by  copyist:  "Thomas  Spencer." 

1777  Washington,  George.     Coryells  Ferry  [New]  Jersey.     To 

JULY  30  [the     President     of     Congress,     Philadelphia]. 

Moving  to  defense  of  Philadelphia.     Draft.     1  p. 

In    handwriting    of   Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress  July  31.  A.     II,  459 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Maj.   Gen.    [Arthur]  St. 

JULY  30  C\a.ir.     D.   S.   of   John    Hancock.     Enclosed   in 

President    of    Congress    to    Washington,    1777, 

Aug.  2.  90,  255 

1777  Washington,  George.     Coryells  Ferry.     To  the  President 

JULY  31  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.     March  of  army  to 

defense  of  Philadelphia.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Fitzgerald.  C.  C.  152,  4,  429 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Seizure  of  disaffected  in 

JL-LY  31  Pennsylvania;     guards    for    prisoners;     militia; 

naval  matters;  commission  to  Marquis  de  La- 
feyette;  recruiting  measures,  etc.  Contemporary 
copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Aug.  2.  90,  249 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  1  [George]    Washington,   Chester  [Pennsylvania]. 

News  of  British  fleet.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

1  p.  90,  251 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Maj.  Gen.  [Philip  John] 

AUG.  1  Schuyler  and  other  officers  ordered  to  head-quar 

ters.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Aug.  2.  90,  255 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  167 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Establishment  of  post  in 

AUG.  1  Georgia.     A.  D.  S.  of  William  Churchill  Hous 

ton.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1777,  Aug.  8.  90,  265 
1777              Heath,   William.       Boston.      To    [George]    Washington 
Auu.  1                          [Chester].     Destination  of  enemy's  fleet.     Tran 
script.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1777,  Aug.  9.          C.  C.     169,  3,  316 

1777  Massachusetts,  Council.     Boston.     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  1  ton  [Chester].     Appearance  of  a  fleet  off  the  coast. 

Contemporary  copy.     1   p.     In  handwriting  of 

Richard  Kidder  Meade.     Enclosed  in  Washington 

to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Aug.  9. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  463 

1777  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Saratoga.     To  [George]  Wash- 

AUG.  1  ington    [Chester].       Panicky    state    of     troops; 

Howe's  junction  with  Burgoyne;  departure  of 
Massachusetts  militia;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict] 
Arnold's  wish  to  retire.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1777,  Aug.  6.  C.  C.  152,  4,  447 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  2  [George]  Washington,  Philadelphia.     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p. 
Answered  Aug  6.*  90,  253 

1777  Adams,  John  and    Others.     Philadelphia.     To   [George] 

AUG.  2  Washington      [Philadelphia].        Recommending 

Maj.    Gen.    [Horatio]    Gates    to    command    the 

Northern    Army.     L.    S.,    signed    also:    Nathl. 

Folsom,  Saml.  Adams,  Hy.  Marchant,  Elbridge 

Gerry,  Elipht.  Dyer  and  Wm.  Williams.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Williams.  17,  169 

1777  Heath,  William.     Boston.    To  [George]  Washington  [Phil- 

AUG.  2  adelphia].     British  fleet.     Transcript.     Enclosed 

in   Washington   to   the   President   of  Congress, 

1777,  Aug.  9.  C.  C.     169,  3,  315 

1777  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Albany.     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  2  ton  [Philadelphia].     Gates  in  command;  Benning- 

ton;  Indians.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  90,  287 

1777  Walton,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  2  [Philadelphia].    Employment  of  enlisted  deserters 

in  the  South.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  17,  165 


168  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.    To  [the  President  of 

AuG-  3  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Choice  of  commander 

for  the  Northern  Department;  reenforcements 
of  militia.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  4. 
"Ordered  to  be  taken  into  consideration  at  1 
o'clock."  A.  II,  401 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  3. 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  3  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p. 
Answered  Aug.  3*.  17,  174 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Command  of  and  militia 

AUG.  3  reenforcements  for  the  Northern  Army;  recall  of 

brigadiers.  A.  D.  S.  of  William  Churchill  Hous 
ton,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  2  pp. 

17,  176 

1777  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  3  [Philadelphia].     Supply  of  deficiency  of   arms. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp.  17,  170 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Command  of  the  North- 

AUG.  4  ern  Army.  A.  D.  S.  of  William  Churchill  Hous 

ton,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Aug.  4.  90,  257 

1777  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  4  [George]  Washington,  Philadelphia.     Maj.  Gen. 

[Horatio]  Gates   to   command  Northern  Army. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  258 

1777  Board   of    War.      [Philadelphia.]      To   Benjamin    Flower 

AUG.  4  [Philadelphia].     Arms    placed   at  Washington's 

disposal.     Copy  by  Flower. 

Flower,  Benjamin.    To  [Washington,  Philadelphia].    Com 
missaries  to  issue  arms.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     95,  223 

1777  Washington,  George.      Philadelphia.      To  [the  Board  of 

AUG.  5  War,  Philadelphia].     Scarcity  of  arms;  need  of 

an  armourer;  beer,  cider  and  vinegar  for  troops. 
Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  A.     II,  463 
1777               Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 
AUG.  5                         [Philadelphia].     Returns  of  Commissary  General 
of  arms  and  stores;  repairs.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.     1  p.  17,  172 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  169 

1777  Walton,  George.    Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  5  [Philadelphia].     Recall  of  Brig.  Gen.  [Lachlan] 

Mclntosh  from  Georgia.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

17,  182 

1777  Washington,  George.    Near  Germantown  [Schuylkill  Falls, 

AUG.  6  Pennsylvania].     To  [the  President  of]  Congress 

[Philadelphia].  Recall  of  [Maj.]  Genls.  [Philip 
John]  Schuyler  and  [Arthur]  St.  Clair  to  head 
quarters.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  II,  467 

1777  Washington,  George.       [Schuylkill   Falls.]       To   George 

AUG.  6  Walton,  Philadelphia.      Appointment  of  [Brig.] 

Gen.  [Lachlan]  Mclntosh  to  a  brigade.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Fitzgerald.  Draft.  1  p. 

A.     II,  469 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Troops  for  Northern  De- 

AUG.  6  partment;  Commissaries  of  Issues  and  Musters. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  William 
Churchill  Houston,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Aug.  8.  90,  264 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.       Brig.    [Gen.    Lachlan] 

AUG.  6  Mclntosh  ordered  to  headquarters.     A.  D.  S.  of 

William  Churchill  Houston.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  8. 

90,  265 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.     Resignation  of   Joseph 

AUG.  6  Trumbull.       Contemporary    copy,    attested    by 

William   Churchill    Houston,   countersigned   by 

John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  8.      90,  263 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Schuylkill  Falls.]     To  [the  Presi- 

AUG.  7  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Unpromising 

state  of  affairs  in  the  North.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  471 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Maj.  Gen.  [Robert]  Pres- 

A0G-  7  cott's  treatment;   exchange  of  prisoners.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson, 
countersigned  b}7  John  Hancock.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Aug.  7.  90,  262 

1777  Continental  Army,  Board  of  General  Officers.     [Near  Ger- 

AUG.  7  mantown,  Penns3-lvania.J    To  [George]  Washing- 


170  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

ton  [near  Germantown].  Resolve  of  Congress 
obliging;  officers  to  draw  rations  with  the  men; 

o       o 

disadvantages.  A.  D.  S.  of  Nath.  Greene,  Prest. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  Congress,  1777, 
Aug.  9.  Miscel. 

1777  Purnell,  Zadoc.     [Worcester  County?  Maryland]    To  [the 

AUG.  7  President  of   Congress,  Philadelphia].      British 

fleet  off  Sinepuxent  [Bay,  Maryland].  Contempo 
rary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  10.  90,  269 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.    .    To 

AUG.  8  [George]  Washington  [Schuylkill  Falls].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 

1  p.     Answered  Aug.  9.*  90,  260 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Schuylkill  Falls.]     To  [the  Presi- 

AUG.  9  dent  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of 

officers;  military  matters;   [Maj.]  Genls.  [Philip 

John]  Schuyler  and  [Arthur]  St.  Clair.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.     Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  11.     Referred  to 
Wilson,  J.  B.  Smith  and  William  Smith. 

A.     II,  473 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  16. 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Schuylkill  Falls.]     To  the  Presi- 

AUG.  9  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Enclosing  intel 

ligence.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  C.  C.  152,  4,  445 

1777  Burgoyne,  J[ohn].     [Battenkill,  New  York.]     Instructions 

AUG.  9  for  Lt.  Col.  [Friedrich]  Baum.     Purposes  to  be 

effected;  seizure  of  horses  and  cattle.  In  hand 
writing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Endorsed  by  Charles 
Thomson:  "Published  by  Order  of  Congress." 
Referred  to  the  Comtt.  of  Intelligence.  Contem 
porary  copy.  4  pp.  C.  C.  152,  4,  533 

Committee:  Rush,  R.  H.  Lee  and  Hopkinson. 

1777  Meade,  R[ichard]  K[idder].     [Schuylkill  Falls.]     To  [the 

AUG.  9  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia].     Difficulties  con 

nected  with  obtaining  horses.  Auto,  draft  signed. 
Ip.  A.  11,475 

[1777]  Washington,  George.       Near    Germantown    [Neshaminy 

[AUG.  10]  Camp,   Bucks   County,    Pennsylvania].     To  the 

President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.  Acknowl 
edging  receipt  of  intelligence.  L.  S.  1  p.  In 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  171 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Aug.  11.  C.  C.  152,  4,  459 

Washington's  headquarters  from  Aug.  10  to  23,  while  the  Army  was 
at  Neshaminy  Camp,  were  about  half  a  mile  from  Cross  Roads,  later 
called  Hartsville,  on  Little  Neshaminy  Creek,  Bucks  County.  His 
letters  during  this  period  are  indifferently  dated:  Near  Germantown, 
Bucks  County,  Neshaminy  and  Cross  Roads. 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Neshaminy  Camp.]     To[thePresi- 

AUG.  10  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Comparative 

advantages  of  Billingsport  and  Fort  Island  as 
defenses  of  the  Delaware  river.  Draft.  5  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  KidderMeade.  Read 
in  Congress,  Aug.  11.  "Referred  to  the  board 
of  war  who  are  directed  to  carry  the  general's 
plan  into  execution  with  all  possible  despatch." 

A.     II,  477 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  17. 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  10  [George]  Washington  [Neshaminy  Camp],     Brit 

ish  fleet  off  Sinepuxent  [Bay,  Maryland].  L.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  1  p.  Answered  Aug.  10.*  90,267 

1777  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  n  [Neshaminy    Camp].      Capt.    [James]    Monroe's 

efforts  to  recruit  in  Virginia.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

17,  206 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Neshaminy  Camp.]    To  [the  Presi- 

AUG.  12  dent   of   Congress,   Philadelphia].      The   Jersey 

militia.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  13. 
Referred  to  the  Board  of  War.  A.  II,  483 

1777  Clinton,  George.     New  Windsor  [New  York].    To  [George] 

AUG.  13  Washington  [Neshaminy  Camp].    Situation  in  the 

north;  New  York  militia;  promises  but  no  troops 
from  New  England.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Aug.  16.  C.  C.  152,  4,  497 

1777  Washington,  George.    Neshaminy  Camp.    To  [Silas]  Deane 

AUG-  13  [Paris].      French    officers   coming    to   America. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 

man.  A.     II,  485 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Neshaminy  Camp.]    To  [the  Presi- 

AUG.  15  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Construction 

of  chevaux-de-frize  to  protect  Fort  Island. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  16.  A.  II,  487 


172  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Nelson,  Thomas.      York  [Virginia].      To  [Col.  Benjamin 

AUG.  15  Harrison,  Philadelphia].     Appearance  of  British 

fleet  at  the  Capes.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Aug.  21.  17,  257 

1777  Washington,  George.     Neshaminy  Camp.     To  [the  Presi 

AuG-  16  dent   of]    Congress   [Philadelphia].      Exorbitant 

price  of  supplies;  establishment  of  tanneries  and 
distilleries  for  the  army;  guards  for  stores  at 
Carlisle;  horses  and  pay  of  cavalry  officers. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison  and  Caleb  Gibbs.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  18.  A.  II,  489 

1777  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Riflemen   to   be   sent  to 

AUG.  16  Northward.      Contemporary   copy,    attested   by 

Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  17.  90,  272 

1777  D'Avout,  -  — .     Derby  [Connecticut].     To  James  Lovell, 

AUG.  16  Philadelphia.     His  application  for  commission  in 

the  Continental  Army.      A.   L.  S.     2  pp.      (In 

French.)  C.  C.     152,  4,  417 

1777  Washington,  George.     Neshaminy  Camp.     To  [the  Presi- 

AUG.  17  dent    of    Congress,    Philadelphia].      Van    Cort- 

landt's,  Livingston's  and  Morgan's  corps  ordered 
to  Schuyler's  relief.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Aug.  18.  Referred  to  Committee  on 
Western  Frontier  and  Northern  Department. 

A.     II,  493 

Committee:  Duer,  Lee,  Wilson,  J.  Adams  and  Chase. 

[1777]  Washington,  George.     Neshaminy  Camp.     To  [the  Presi- 

[Auo.  17]  dent  of    Congress,   Philadelphia].     Horses   and 

servants  for  Col.  [Louis  Le  Begue]  Duportail. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  18.  A.  II,  495 

1777  Washington,  George.     Neshaminy  Camp.     To  the  Mary- 

AUG.  17  land  delegates  in  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Arrest 

of  Lt.  [James]  McNair  by  State  authorities  for 

enlisting  men.     Draft.     2pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     II,  499 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Neshaminy  Camp.]     To  [Benjamin 

AUG.  17  Franklin,  Passy].     Mons.  de  Cenis  and  expecta- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  173 

tions  of  French  officers.  Draft.  2pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  II,  501 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  36. 

1777  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Are-  17  [George]  Washington  [Neshaminy  Camp].     Rifle 

men  for  the  northward;  defense  of  the  Delaware. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Aug.  18.*  90,  270 

17T7  Wilkinson,  James.     [Albany.]     General  return  of  troops 

AUG.  17  under    command    of    Maj.    Gen.    [Philip   John] 

Schuyler  at  Forts  near  Half  Moon.  Tabular 
statement.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Varick.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  24. 

90,  290 

1777  Washington,  George.     Neshaminy  Camp.     To  [the  Presi- 

AUG.  18  dent  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Col.  [Daniel] 

Morgan  ordered  to  reenforce  the  northern  army. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  A.     II,  503 

1777  Washington,  George.     "  Neshamony  Bridge)"     To  [Benja- 

AUG.  19  niin   Harrison,    Philadelphia].     Marquis  de  La 

fayette's  commission.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  A.  II,  505 

Printed:  Writings  o£  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  39. 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

AuG-  19  Neshaminy.     Unmounted  men  from  North  Caro 

lina.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     17,287 

1777  Greene,  Nathanael.    [Neshaminy  Camp.]    To  Gen.  [George] 

AuG-  19  Washington.     [Neshaminy  Camp.]     Proceedings 

of  a  board  of  General  Officers,  on  settlement  of 
rank  of  Pennsylvania  field  officers.  D.  S.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Nov.  10.  C.  C.  152,  5,  177 

1777  Lincoln,  B[enjamin],      Bennington  [Vermont].      To  Maj. 

ApR-  19.  Gen.  [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Albany]    The  situ 

ation.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  John  Lansing,  jr.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  24. 

90,  289 

1777  Maryland,  Delegates  to  Continental  Congress.     Philadel- 

AUG-  19  phia.      To    [George    Washington,    Neshaminy]. 

Arrest   of    Lt.  [James]   McNair   in    Maryland. 


174  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

A.  L.  S.  of  William  Paca,  signed  also  by  Samuel 
Chase.  1  p.  17,  289 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Neshaminy  camp.]     To  the  Presi- 

ACG.  20  dent   of    Congress,    Philadelphia.      Forwarding 

packet  from  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philip  John]  Schuyler. 

L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  20.          C.  C.     152, 4,  505 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     New  Jersey  militia  to  gar- 

AUG.  20  rison  forts  on  the  Hudson.     A.  L.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  21.  17,  259 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Call  for  New  Jersey  mili- 

AUG.  20  tia.  A.  D.S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  Ip.  Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug. 

21.  17,  259 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     New  Jersey  militia  to  gar- 

AUG.  20  rison  the  Highlands.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Aug.  21.  17,  259 

1777  Gates,  Horatio.     Van  Schaaks  Island  [New  York].     To  [the 

AUG.  20  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  situa 

tion;  Bennington.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  hand  writing  of  John  Lansing,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug. 
24.  90,  291 

1777  Harrison,  Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To   [George    Wash- 

AUG.  20  ington,  Neshaminy].     Lafayette's  commission  and 

the  general  understanding  of  Congress  regarding 

same;  Howe,   Burgoyne   and   Gates.     A.   L.    S. 

2  pp.  17,  295 

1777  Newcomb,  Silas.     Woodbury  [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

AUG.  20  Washington  [Neshaminy  Camp].    Requesting  per 

mission  to  march  his  detachment  home.  A.  L.  S. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1777,  Aug.  21.  C.  C.  152,  4,  513 

1777  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Albany.     To  [George]    Wash- 

AUG.  20  ington  [Neshaminy  Camp].     [Maj.]  Gen.  [Hora 

tio]  Gates  in  command;  the  situation.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  John 
Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in  Washingt&n  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1777,  Aug.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  551 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  175 

1777  Washington,  George.  [Neshaminy  Camp.]  To  the  Presi- 

AUG.  21  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.  Introducing 

Comte  [Casimir]  Pulaski.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Fitzgerald.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  28.  Referred  to  Committee  on  Foreign 
Applications.  C.  C.  152,  4,  531 

1777  Washington,  George.     Neshaminy.     To  [the  President  of 

•A-UG-  21  Congress,  Philadelphia],    Discharge  of  the  Jersey 

militia.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.    Read  in  Congress  Aug.  22.    Referred 

to  Board  of  War.  A.     II,  511 

1777  Washington,  George.  Neshaminy.  To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  21  Congress,  Philadelphia.]  Intentions  of  British; 

danger  to  Charleston.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  22.  A.  II,  513 

1777  Washington,  George.      Neshaminy  Camp.     To  [the  Pre- 

AUG.  21  sident  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intentions  of 

enemy;     deliberations    of     a    council    of     war. 

Draft.    3  pp.    In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 

Meade  and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     A.     II,  50. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),    N.  Y.    1890.    6,45. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Neshaminy.     To  John  Page  [Vir- 

AUG.  21  ginia].    Militia;  intentions  of  the  enemy.    Draft, 

1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     II,  515 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

[George]  Washington  [Neshaminy].  Appoint 
ment  of  George  Ewing,  commissary  of  hides;  gar 
risoning  forts  on  the  Hudson  with  Jersey  militia; 
intelligence  from  Virginia.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
cock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

17,  260 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Aug.  21  [George]  Washington  [Neshaminy  Camp].     Com 

missary  of  hides;  letters  from  the  north;  New 
York  militia.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

17,  260 

1777  Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     March  of  army  toward 

AUG.  21  the  Hudson.    D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1.  p.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Aug.  22. 

90,  275 


176  LIBKARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Board  of  War.    Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washington 

AUG.  21  [Neshaminy].    Recovery  of  British  cannon  thrown 

into  the  Ilaritan;  guns  for  defenses  at  Red  Bank 
and  Billing-sport;  frigates.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  1  p.  17,  299 

1777  Continental  Army.     Council  of  War.     Neshaminy  Camp. 

AUG.  21  Destination  of  enemy;  movement  of  Continental 

army.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Aug. 
21.  C.  C.  152,  4,  525 

1777  Bordley,  Wfilliam].    [Maryland.]   To  [ William  Paca,  Phila- 

AUG.  21  delphia].     British  fleet  in  the  Chesapeake.     Con 

temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of,  and 
attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  22. 

90,  279 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Neshaminy  Camp.]    To  [the  Presi- 

AUG.  22  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Enemy  in  the 

Chesapeake;  movement  of  troops.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read 

in  Congress,  Aug.  23.  A.     II,  517 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  49. 

1777  Washington,  George.  [Neshaminy  Camp.]  To  [the  Board 

AUG.  22  of  War,  Philadelphia],  Disposition  of  cannon; 

difficulty  with  the  Carolinians  and  Col.  [George] 
Baylor's  regiment.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  519 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

AUG.  22  [George]  Washington  [Neshaminy  Camp],  Mili 

tary  matters;  British  fleet;  victory  [at  Benning- 
ton].  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  273 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

AUG.  22  [George]  Washington  [Neshaminy  Camp].  British 

in  the  Chesapeake;  removal  of  stores  and  prison 
ers.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Answered 
Aug.  22.*  90,  277 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     British  in  the  Chesapeake; 

AUG.  22  movement  of  army.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington  1777,  Aug.  22.  90,  276 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Calling  out  militia  from 

AUG.  22  Maryland,  Delaware,  Virginia  and  Pennsylvania; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  177 

removal  of  boats,  stock,  etc.  A.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  23.  90,  283 

1777  Washington,  George.     Neshaminy.     To  [the  President  of 

Au(,  23  Congress,  Philadelphia].     March  of  the  arm}'  to 

oppose  the  British.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Aug.  23.  Referred  to  the  Board  of  War. 

A.     II,  521 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  50. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.    To  George 

AUG.  23  Washington,  Neshaminy  Camp.     Strengthening 

the  army.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  281. 

777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Repudiating  intention  of 

AUG  23  limiting  Gen.  Washington's  power  as  Commander- 

in-Chief  of  all  land  forces.     A.  D.  S.  of  John 
Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Aug.  23.  17,  312 
1777               Continental    Congress,   President.         Philadelphia.         To 
AUG  24                       [George]    Washington    [Philadelphia],      Letters 
from   the    north;    report   of   success    at    Staten 
Island.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     90, 286 

1777  Hollingsworth,  H[enry].     Head  of   Elk  [Maryland].     To 

AUG.  24  l^he  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Force 

of  enemy  in  the  Chesapeake.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  John  Hancock. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Aug.  24.  90,  292 

1777  Washington,  George.     Wilmington  [Delaware].     To  [the 

AUG.  25  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Prepara 

tions  to  oppose  the  enemy.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  II,  523 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  51. 

1777  Washington,  George.  Chester  [Pennsylvania].  To  [the 

AUG.  25  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  News  from 

the  north;  preparations  to  oppose  British;  Bur- 
goyne's  instructions.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Aug.  25.  A.  II,  525 

1777  Chase,  Samuel.  Philadelphia.  To  [George  Washington,  Wil- 

AUG.  25  mington].     Information  respecting  probable  seat 

of  next  campaign  [Maryland];  names  of  persons 

who  can  furnish  data.     A.  L.  S.        4  pp.  17,  319 

28632 — 06 12 


178  LIBRAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Hollingsworth,  H[enry].      Head  of  Elk  [Maryland].     To 

[AUG.  25]  Brig.   Gen.   [John]  McKinley.     Landing  of  the 

British  at  Head  of  Elk.     Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.        In    handwriting    of     John    Fitzgerald. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Aug.  25.  C.  0.     152,  4,  541 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Cannon;  lead  from  houses; 

AUG.  26  seizure  of  disaffected;    seizure   of    arms.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 

2  pp.      Enclosed    in   President   of   Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Aug.  27.  90,  298 

1777  Washington,  George.      Wilmington.      To  [the  President 

AUG.  27  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Reconnoissance  of 

enemy.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  29. 

A.     II,  527 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  53. 

1777  Washington,    George.     Wilmington.      To   Samuel   Chase 

AUG.  27  [Philadelphia].     Militia  and  disaffected  in  Mary 

land;  engineer  for  Baltimore.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman  and  Timothy 
Pickering,  jr.  ?  A.  II,  529 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  27  [George]  Washington  [Wilmington].     Seizure  of 

disaffected.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  297 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Enquiry  into  the  evac- 

AUG.  27 ^  nation   of   Ticonderoga.     A.   D.   S.   of    William 

Churchill  Houston,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Sep.  1.  90,  302 

1777  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To   George  Washington 

Auc"  27  [Wilmington].     Introducing  Capt.  des  Epinieres. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.  17,  325 

1  777 

Washington,  George.  Wilmington.  To  [the  President  of 
Congress,  Philadelphia].  Employment  of  Comte 
[Casimir]  Pulaski.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Referred  to  Board 
of  War.  A.  II,  531 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  56,  note. 

1777 

Continental    Congress,   Resolve.     Committee    to    conduct 
AUG.  ^8  .        , 

enquiry  into   evacuation   or    liconderoga:  Lau 

rens,  R.  H.  Lee  and  J.  Adams.  A.  D.  S.  of 
William  Churchill  Houston,  countersigned  by 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  179 

John  Hancock.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  1.  .          90,  302 
1777  White,  Robert.     Wilmington.     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

'Auo.  28  gress,  Philadelphia].     Difference  between  estab 

lished  ration  and  the  one  drawn.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1777, 
Sep.  6.  17,  334 

1777  Washington,  George.     Wilmington.     To   [the   President 

AUG.  29  of]     Congress     [Philadelphia].     Movements     of 

enemy;  request  for  commissions  from  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman  and  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Aug.  30. 

A.     II,  533 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  58, 
note. 

1777  Washington,   George.     Wilmington.     To   [the  President 

AUG.  30  Of]  Congress  [Philadelphia].     The  military  situ 

ation.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Sep.  1. 

A.     II,  537 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,56. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Repair  of  arms.     A.  D.  S. 

AuG-  30  of  William  Churchill  Houston,  countersigned  by 

John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  1.          91,  1 

1777  Anonymous.  Camp  near  Wilmington.  To  -  —  ?  [Phila- 

AUG.  30  delphia].  Complaintof  manner  of  serving  rations 

to  the  Virginia  Line;  officers'  difficulties;  effect 
on  reenlistments.  Contemporary  cop}T.  -i  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1777, 
Sep.  5.  18,  16 

Above  letter  was  written  by  a  Colonel  of  the  Virginia  Line  to  a 
Virginia  delegate  in  Congress.  Both  writer's  and  recipient's  name 
are  carefully  omitted  from  this  copy,  which  is  in  the  handwriting  of 
Jos.  Nourse. 

1777  Rush,  Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

AuG-  30  ton   [Wilmington].     Requesting  permission   for 

Capt.  [John]  Macpherson  to  go  to  New  York  on 

parole.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  18,  7 

1777  Alexander,    Francis.     New    Castle     County    [Delaware]. 

AUG.  31  Deposition  respecting  outrages  of  British.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Sep.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  21 


180  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Hopkins,  David  [Head  of  Elk].     To  [George  Washington, 

[Arc,.  31]  Wilmington,  Delaware].     Movements  of  enemy. 

Contemporary  copy.      1  p.      In  handwriting  of 

John  Fitzgerald.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress  1777,  Sep.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  4,  23 

[1777J  Board  of  War,  Report.     Settlement  of  rank  in  aimy.    D.  S. 

[AUG.]  of  John  Hancock.     6pp.     Transmitted  to  Wash 

ington.  90,  293 

1777  Washington,  George.     Wilmington.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  1  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Movements     of     the 

enemy;  militia.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress, 

Sep.  2.  A.     HI,  1 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  58. 

1777  Washington,  George.    Wilmington.    To  [the  President  of] 

SEP.  1  Congress  [Philadelphia].     News  from  the  north 

[of  the  battle  of  Bennington].     Draft.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read 

in  Congress  Sep.  2.  A.     Ill,  3 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  1  [George]  Washington  [Wilmington].    Evacuation 

of  Ticonderoga;  repair  of  firearms;  relief  of  Fort 

Schuyler.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.     Answered  Sep.  1.* 

90,  300 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Court  of  inquiry  on  failure 

SEP.  1  of   Sullivan's   expedition  against  Staten  Island. 

A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by 

John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  3.        90,  309 

1777  Continental  Congress,    Committee  of  Intelligence.     Phila- 

SEP.  2  delphia.    To  [George]  Washington  [Wilmington]. 

Transmitting  printed  handbills  for  distribution 
through  the  army.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Henry 
Lee,  signed  also  by  William  Heyward,  Jonathan 
D.  Sergeant,  and  William  Duer.  1  p.  Answered 
Sep.  3.*  90,  304 

1777  Continental    Congress,  Resolve.     Col.   [William]   Richard- 

SEP.  2  >son's  battalion.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson, 

countersigned  by  John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

Sep.  3.  90,  308 


WRITING   OF   CALEB  GIBBS. 


Dry  ft. 


peton  agans' 

lr«;  Thomson,  c< 
1  \>.     Knclc..--i 
hington,  1777.  ^ 
mit.!ee  of  fnte 


l>uer. 


1777  Coi  L'-^oko.     (*i.  Mi 

SKp.a  so,,  i  \.  D.  S.  of   I'harlo: 

(N-Hj!;i-  -hn  Hancock.     1  V 

,    !>r,  .-.  *tf»psS   to    Wa^hii 


•/  'x/      -/.-V.A,-7      /.'•'   .*<**.-'  '*"£     ..X^~r-      <•'  SSL^    / .'.<<.; :-.  ;., 

<^.^^^<   ^e    ^  <*  "  ^  '  '•''  •'>•'  ^     .  ^ 

'?       •       > 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  181 

1777  Washington,  George.     Wilmington.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  3  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Skirmish     with     the 

enemy  [Iron  Hill,  Delaware].     Draft.     2  pp.    In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read 

in  Congress  Sep.  4:.  A.     Ill,  5 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  64. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Wilmington.     To   [Committee   of 

SEP.  3  Intelligence  of  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Hand 

bills  of  success  in  the  north  [Bennington].  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     Ill,  7 

Printed  in  part:  Writingsof  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.   1890.  6,65,note. 
Committee:  Rush,  R.  H.  Lee,  and  Hopkinson. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

SEP-  3  [George]  Washington  [Wilmington].  Transmit 

ting  resolves;  Sullivan's  failure  against  Staten 
Island.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  90,  306 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Resignation  of  certain 

SEP.  4  officers;  Pennsylvania  and  New  Jersey  militia. 

A.  D.  S.  of  William  Churchill  Houston.  Coun 
tersigned  by  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep. 
6.  90,  313 

1777  Washington,  George.     Wilmington.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Movements  of  enemy 

and  their  loss  [at  Iron  Hill].  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Sep.  6.  A.  Ill,  9 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

SEP.  5  Wilmington.     Peculations  of  bacon  and  meat  by 

commissaries  and  sutlers.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 

Peters.     1  p.  18,  18 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  6  [George]   Washington   [Wilmington].     Pennsyl 

vania  and  Maryland  militia;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Phile 
mon]  Dickinson.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2pp. 
In  handwriting  or  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Sep. 
7  *  by  Harrison.  90,  311 

1777  Continental     Congress,    Resolves.       Clothing    for    army. 

SEP-  6  Broadside,  1  p.     Printed  by  Dunlap.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

Sep.  6.  90,  310 


182  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

SEP.  6  Wilmington.     Size  of  ration.     A.  L.  S.  of  Rich 

ard  Peters.     1  p.  17,  335 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Committee.     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  6  ton  [Wilmington].     Representation  of  regimental 

officers  on  inconvenience  of  method  of  drawing- 
rations;  proposed  resolve.  A.  L.  S.  of  E[lbridge] 
Gerry,  signed  also,  Richard  Henry  Lee  and 
Nathl.  Folsom.  1  p.  Answered  Sep.  10.  18,  48 

Above  committee  to  consider  regulations  for  issuing  rations  to  regi 
mental  officers  appointed  Sep.  4. 

[1777]  Continental  Congress,  Committee.     Regulation  of  Commis- 

[SEP.  6]  sary    Department    respecting    provision   issues; 

proposed  resolve  of  Congress  on  issues  to  officers. 
A.  D.  of  Elbridge  Gerry.  Enclosed  in  Commit 
tee  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  6.  18, 47 

Above  preamble  and  resolve  adopted  verbatim,  Sep.  11. 

1777  Harrison,   Robert   H[anson].      Newport   [Delaware].     To 

SEP.  7  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The 

Jersey  militia;  intelligence  of  the  enemy.  Auto, 
draft  signed.  1  p.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  8. 

A.     Ill,  11 

1777  Livingston,  William.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP-  7  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Call   for   Continental 

troops  to  protect  the  eastern  shore  of  New  Jersey. 
Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1777,  Sep.  9.  91,  2 

1777  Du  Coudray,  [Philip  Charles  etc.]     Philadelphia.     To  the 

SEP-  7  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Disputing 

march  of  British  on  Philadelphia;  fortified  camp 
and  other  military  advice.  L.  S.  8  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Sep.  9.  91,  3 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.      Employment  of  French 

SEP-  8  officers;   Baron  de  Kalb  and  others.     A.  D.  S. 

of  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  9. 

91,7 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.      Movement  of   troops  at 

SEP.  8  North  River;  du  Coudray's  letter.     A.  D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  9.  91,  8 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  183 

1777  Washington,  George.     Six  miles  from  Wilmington.     To 

SEP.  9  [the  President  of  J  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Ad 

vance  of  the  enemy.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Sep.  10.  A.  Ill,  13 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    6,  67. 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  9  [George]  Washington  [near  Wilmington].     Brit 

ish  on  Staten  Island;  establishment  of  camp  be 
tween  Wilmington  and  Philadelphia.  L.  S.  of 
John -Hancock.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob 
Rush.  90,  3U 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Correspondence  with  head- 

SEP-  9  quarters  and  establishment  of  expresses.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1777,  Sep.  9.  91,  10 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Correspondence  with  Con- 

SEP.  9  gress.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 

Washington,  1777,  Sep.  9.  18,  70 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP.  9  [near   Wilmington].      Correspondence     between 

the  Commander  in  chief  and  Congress.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.  18,  69 

1777  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP-  9  [near  Wilmington].   ^  Providing   for  expresses. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.  18,  69 

1777  [Washington,  George.]    Chadd's  Ford  [Pennsylvania].    To 

SEP.  10  [the  President  of   Congress  Philadelphia].     De- 

*      tachment  from  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Israel]  Putnam;  use- 

lessness  of  constructing  wTorks;   manoevering  of 

enemy.     Draft.     1   p.     In  handwriting  of,  and 

signed  "R.  H.  H."  by  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  11.  A.     Ill,  15 

1777  Washington,  George.     Chadd's  Ford.     To  [the  Board  of 

SEP.  10  War,    Philadelphia].     Complaint    of    partiality 

shown  by  Commissary  of  Provisions;  question  as 

to  ration.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     II,  17 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  10  [George]   Washington   [Chadd's    Ford].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

91,  9 


184  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Harrison,    Rob[ert]    H[anson].     Chadd's    Ford.     To    the 

SEP.  10  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Position  of 

the  enemy.     A.  L.  8.     1  p.      Read  in  Congress, 

Sep.  11.  C.  C.     152,  4,  41 

1777  Washington,  George.  Chester  [Pennsylvania].  To  [the 

SEP.  11  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Account 

of  the  battle  [of  Brand}Twine],  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  Read  in 
Congress,  Sep.  12.  "Published  by  order  of 
Congress.  Chas  Thomson  Secy."  A.  Ill,  23 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford).    N.  Y.    1890.    6,69. 

1777  Harrison,  Robert  Hfanson].     Chadd's  Ford.    To  [the  Presi- 

SEP.  11  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Advance  of  the 

enemy.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.       A.     Ill,  19 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford).    N.  Y.    1890.    6,  67,  note. 

1777  Harrison,   Rjpbert]   H[anson].      Chadd's   Ford.      To   [the 

SEP.  11  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Account 

of  the  battle  [of  Brandy  wine].  Auto,  draft 
signed.  2  pp.  Read  in  Congress  Sep.  12. 
"  Published  by  order  of  Congress  Chas  Thomson 
Secy."  A.  Ill,  21 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)     N.  Y.    1890.    6,  68,  note. 

1777  British  Army.     State  of  and  return  of  killed  and  wounded 

SEP.  11  at    Brandy  wine.       Contemporary    copy.       1    p. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Oct.  5.  C.  C.  152,  4,  87 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.    To  George 

SEP.  12  Washington  [Germantown].     Result  of  battle  of 

Brandywine.     L.    S.    of  John   Hancock.      1   p. 

18,  90 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  12  [George]  Washington  [En  rout6  to  Philadelphia]. 

Spirits  of  Army.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  18,  90 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Schuylkill  Falls.]     To  [the  Presi- 

SEP.  13  dent  of  Congress,   Philadelphia].     Construction 

of    redoubts;    conduct    of    [Brig.]    Gen.    [Prud- 

homme]  de  Borre.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  John  Fitzgerald?     Read  in  Congress  Sep.  14. 

A.     Ill,  25 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y,    1890.    6,  71. 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  13  [George]  Washington  [Schuylkill  Falls].     Con 

duct  of  Brig.  Gen.  [Prudhomme  de]  Borre. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Answered  Sep. 
13.*  91,  12 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  185 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Defenses  of  the  Delaware. 

SEP.  13  — _  President.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Washing 
ton  [Schuylkill  Falls].  Transmitting  above 
resolve.  1  p.  Resolve  an  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.  Letter  an  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
Answered  Sep.  13.*  91,  13 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Inquiry  into  conduct  of 

SEP-  13  Brig.  Gen.  [Prudhomme]  de  Borre.     A.  D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Han 
cock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  13.  91,  11 

1777  Dickinson,   Philemon.     Trenton    [New  Jersey].     To    [the 

SEP.  13  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Advance 

of    British    at    Elizabethtown.      Contemporary 

copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  John  Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1777,  Sep.  16.  91,  17 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Schuylkill  Falls.]     To  [the  Presi- 

SEP-  14  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Enclosing  let- 

ters   respecting  movements   of    troops.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     Ill,  27 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  14  George   Washington  [Schuylkill  Falls].     Letter 

from  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Philemon]  Dickinson.    A.  L.  S. 

of  John  Hancock.     1  p.  91,  15 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  M  [George]    Washington   [Schuylkill    Falls].     Re 

ceipt  of  letters;  transmission  of  resolves.  A.L.  S. 
of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Answered  Sep.  15.* 

91,  20 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Recall    of    [Maj.]    Gen. 

SEP-  !4  [John]  Sullivan  from  army.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.     1  p. 

91,  19 

1777  [Dickinson,    Philemon.]     Trenton.     To   Col.  [Brig.  Gen. 

SEP-  14  John]    Cadwallader    [Pennsylvania?]     Situation 

in  New  Jersey;  loyalists;  militia;  force  of 
enemy.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Sep.  16.  91,  32 

1777  Jones,  Joseph.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP-14  [Schuylkill  Falls].    Purchase  of  phaeton.    A.  L.  S. 

18, 110 


186  LIBKAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Lincoln,  B[enjamin].  Pawlet  [Vermont].  To  Maj.  Gen. 

SEP.  14  [Horatio]  Gates  [Bemus  Heights,  New  York]. 

Plans  against  British  on  Lake  George,  Mt.  Inde 
pendence,  Ticonderoga  and  elsewhere.  Contem 
porary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  30.  91,  56 

1777  Washington,  George.  [Bucks  Tavern,  Pennsylvania.]  To 

SEP.  15  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Recall 

of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan;  withdrawal  of 
general  officers  from  the  army;  supplies.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  16.  A.  III.,  29 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  72. 

1777  Continental  Congess,  Resolves.     Commissions  for  Du  Cou- 

SEP.  15  dray   and   companions;    Pulaski's    appointment; 

and  those  of  Frederick  de  Bedaulx  and  Baron 
de  Kalb.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  counter 
signed  by  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  91,  29 

1777  Chase,  Samuel.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

SKP.  15  [Buck's  'Tavern].     Col.  [Mordecai]  Gist  and  the 

Maryland  militia  at  Christiana  Bridge;  reenforce- 

ments;  British  at  Wilmington.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp. 

18, 123 

1777  Gates,  Horatio.     Bemus  Heights  [New  York].     To  [Maj.] 

SEP.  15  Gen.    [Benjamin]    Lincoln    [Pawlet,    Vermont]. 

Movements  of  enemy.  Contemporary  copy.  En 
closed  in  .President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Sep.  30.  91,  53 

J.777  Washington,  George.     Camp  between  Warren  and  White 

SEP-  16  Horse  taverns.     To  the  President  of  Congress, 

Philadelphia.  Preparations  to  meet  the  enemy; 
lack  of  arms  and  ammunition.  L.  S.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Sep.  16.  C.  C.  152,  4,  65 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP-  16  [George]  Washington  [Near  Whitehorse  Tavern], 

[Maj.]  Gen.  [Philemon]  Dickinson's  letter;  trans 
mitting  resolves.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock. 
1  p.  Answered  Sep.  17.*  91,  31 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  16  [George]  Washington  [Near  Whitehorse  Tavern]. 

Transmitting    resolves;     Pulaski's    commission. 

L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Jacob  Rush.     Answered  Sep.  17.*  91,  27 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  187 

1777  Continental    Congress,   Resolve.     Removal   of    provisions 

SEP.  16  from   Philadelphia.     D.    S.    of   John    Hancock. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Sep.  17.  91,  38 

1777  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.     Recall    of    [Maj.]    Gen. 

SEP.  16  [John]   Sullivan   from    arm}-.     D.    S.    of    John 

Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  16.  91,  30 

1777  Dickinson,  Philemon.     Trenton.     To  Gov.  [William]  Liv- 

SEP.  16  ingston,  Haddonfield  [New  Jersey].     Advance  of 

British  into  Jersey;  militia.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  17.  91,  22 

1777  Washington,    George.     Yellow    Springs    [Pennsylvania]. 

SEP-  17  To    [the   President   of   Congress,   Philadelphia]. 

Maneuvers  of  the  troops.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in 
Congress,  Sep.  18.  A.  Ill,  33 

1777  Washington,     George.     [Yellow     Springs.]     To     Joseph 

SEP.  17  Jones    [Philadelphia].     Use   of    phaeton.     Con 

temporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison  written  on  back  of  Jones  to 
Washington,  1777,  Sep.  14.  18,  110 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  17  [George]  Washington  [Yellow  Springs].     Enclos 

ing  letters.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Answered  Sep. 
18.*  91,  26 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  17  [George]  Washington  [Yellow  Springs].     Dele 

gating  power  to  Washington;  provisions  and 
blankets;  Virginia  militia;  death  of  du  Coudray. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.  91,  35 

1777  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Conferring    extraordi- 

SEP.  17  nary  powers  on  Washington;  seizure  of  provi 

sions.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Sep.  17.  91,  38 

1777  Gates,  H[oratio].     Bemus  Heights.     To  Gov.  [Jonathan] 

SEP.  17  Trumbull    [Lebanon].     Calling    for    re-enforce 

ments.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Sep.  30.  Same  letter  sent  to  committees  of 
Albany,  Bennington,  Berkshire,  etc.  91,  55 


188  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Lincoln.   Benjamin.     Pawlct    [Vermont].     To  Maj.   Gen. 

SEP.  17  [Horatio]  Gates  [Bemus  Heights].  March  of  his 

army. 

SEP.  17         Gates,    Horatio.     To    Lincoln.     Cooperation    of    forces. 

Contemporary  copies.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  30.       91,  53 

1777  Livingston,     William.     Haddonfield    [New    Jersey].     To 

SEP.  17  the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.    Militia; 

advance  of  British.     A.   L.  S.     1   p.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 

Sep.  17.  91,  23 

1777  Pennsylvania,  Supreme  Executive  Council.    Philadelphia. 

SEP.  17  To  the  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Re 

solves  of  Congress  respecting  provisions  and  seiz 
ure  of  blankets.  Contemporary  copy.  -1  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Sep.  17.  91,  39 
1777  Washington,  George.  Reading  Furnace  [Pennsylvania]. 

SEP.  18  To  [the  President  of]  Congress  [Philadelphia]. 

Manoevers  of  troops  and  enemy;  removal  of  sup 
plies  from  Trenton.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  35 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    0,  77, 
note. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

SEP.  18  [George]  Washington  [Warwick  Furnace].  For 

warding  letters;  intelligence  of  enemy.  L.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob 
Rush.  91,  41 

1777  Brown,  John.  North  end  of  Lake  George  [New  York]. 

SEP.  18  To  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benjamin]  Lincoln  [Castletown, 

Vermont?].  Defeat  of  British;  capture  of  Mt. 
Defiance;  the  situation.  Contemporary  copy. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Sep.  30.  91,  51 

1777  Dickinson,  Philemon.  Near  Brunswick  [New  Jersey].  To 

SEP.  18  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Incur 

sion  of  British  from  New  York;  militia.  Con 
temporary  copy.  Initialed  by  Hancock.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Sep.  18.  91,  43 

1777  Washington,  George.     Parker's  Ford  [Pennsylvania].     To 

SEP.  19  [Henry  Laurens,  Lancaster?  Pennsylvania].    Ma- 

nosvers ;  damage  to  ammunition  from  rain.    Draft. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  189 

2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri- 
rison.  Endorsed  "To  Congress."  A.  Ill,  37 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    6,  75. 

1777  Gates,  Horatio.     Bemus  Heights  [New  York].     To  [Maj.] 

SEP.  19  Gen.  [Benjamin]  Lincoln  [Castletown,  Vermont?]. 

Ordering  him  to  Stillwater.  Contemporary  copy. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Sep.  30.  91,  51 

1777  Lincoln,    B[enjamin].     Castletown     [Vermont  ?].      [Maj.] 

SEP.  20  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates  [Bemus  Heights,  New  York]. 

The  military  situation  in  the  North.     Contempo 
rary  copy.     2pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Sep.  30.  91,  50 
1777              Carroll,  Charles  "of  Carrollton."    Potts  Grove,  [Pennsyl- 
SEP.22                         vania].     To  [George]  Washington  [Potts  Grove]. 
Impress  of  teams  for  removal  of  stores.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.  18,  160 
1777              Chase,  Samuel.     Potts  Grove.     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP.  22  [Potts  Grove].     Tory  concealment  of  stores.    A. 

L.  S.     1  p.  18,  161 

1777  Gates,  Horatio.     Bemus  Heights  [New  York].     To  [the 

SEP  22  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.]    Account  of 

battle  of  Bemus  Heights.     Contemporary  cop}r. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  John  Hancock.     En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Sep.  30.  91,  48 

1777  Washington,  George.     Near  Potts  Grove  [Pennsylvania]. 

SEP.  23  To  [the  President]  "  or  any  member  of  Congress, 

Lancaster"  [Pennsylvania].  Manrevers  of  the 
armies;  want  of  shoes  and  arms;  Virginia  mili 
tia.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghmau.  Read  in  Congress  Sep.  27. 

A.     Ill,  41 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    6,80. 

1777  Nicholas,  Samuel.     Lebanon,  Connecticut.     To  [the  Beard 

SEP.  24  of    War,   Philadelphia].      Forwarding  of    arms 

from  Boston;  supplies  at  Springfield.     Contem 
porary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Richard 
Peters.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Oct.  1.  18,  192 
1777              Gerry,  Eflbridge].     Lancaster.    To  [George  Washington, 
SEP.  25                        Potts  Grove].     Collection  of  fire-arms,  blankets 
and  shoes.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  Sep.  27*. 

18,  163 


190  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[1777J  Washington,  George.      [Pottsgrove,  Pennsylvania.]     To 

[SEP.  26]  Elbridge  Gerry  [Lancaster].     Want  of  arms  for 

the  Virginia  militia;  need  of  shoes  and  blankets. 
Movements  of  enemy.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  45 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,88, 
note. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.     Lancaster.     To  [George] 

SEP.  26  Washington  [Penn}7backer's  mills,  Pennsylvania]. 

Commodore  [John]  Hazelwood  and  Capt.  [Charles] 
Alexander.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p. 

18,  169 

1777  Washington,  George.    Pennybacker's  mills  [Pennsylvania]. 

SEP.  27  To  E[lbridge]  Gerry  [Lancaster].     Collection  of 

arms   for   militia;    shoes   and   blankets   for  the 

army.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     Ill,  47 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  79, 
note. 

1777  Carroll, Charles,  "of  Carrollton."  Lancaster.  To  [George] 

SEP.  27  Washington  [Pennybacker's  mills].   Tin  cartridge 

boxes;  certain  officers  addicted  to  liquor;  pun 
ishment  of  quartermaster  and  commissaries.  A. 
L.  S.  1  p.  18,  170 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Seizure  of  supplies  for  the 

SEP.  27  Army.  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p.  En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Sep.  30.  91,  47 

1777  Washington,  George.    Pennybacker's  mills.    To  [the  Board 

SEP.  28  of  War,  Lancaster].     The  need  of  militia  reen- 

forcements.      Draft.      1  p.     In   handwriting  of 

Alexander  Hamilton.  A.     Ill,  51 

1777  Washington,  George.    Pennybacker's  mills.    To  [the  Pres- 

®EP>  29  ident  of  Congress,  Lancaster].     Minor  military 

movements.     Draft.     1  p.     In    handwriting   of 

Caleb  Gibbs.  A.     Ill,  49 

1777  Peters,  Richard.  Lancaster.  To  [Lt.]  Col.  Tench  Tilgh 

man  [Pennybacker's  mills].  Scarcity  of  arms  at 
Springfield;  confusion  of  accounts  of  stores. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  18,  172 

1777  Putnam,   Israel.     Peekskill.     To  the  President  [of  Con- 

SEP-  29  gress,  York,  Pennsylvania],     Cannon;  movement 

of  British  at  New  York;  weak  state  of  Peekskill 

garrison.    Contemporary  copy.     3pp.     Partly  in 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  191 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington  1777,  Oct.  7. 

91,  59 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.    York,  Pennsylvania.    To 

[George]  Washington  [Skippack,  Pennsylvania]. 
Convening  of  Congress;  news  from  the  north 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  91,  45 

1777  Jones,  Joseph.     York.     To    [George  Washington,    Skip- 

pack].  Condition  of  phaeton;  clothing  for  mili 
tia;  seizure  of  necessaries  from  disaffected,  sub 
sisting  army.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  18,  178 

[1777j  Anonymous.    [New  York.]     Memorandum  of  British  force 

in  New  York;  British,  Hessians,  number  of  ships; 
general  officers  names.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Sep.  16.  91,  34 

1777  Board  of  War.     York  [Pennsylvania].    To  [George]  Wash 

ington  [Skippack].  Reenforcements;  march  of 
militia;  blankets  and  shoes;  scarcity  of  arms; 
fitting  out  of  recruits,  militia.  A.  L.  S.  of  Rich 
ard  Peters.  3  pp.  Answered  Oct.  7.*  18,  181 

l1^  9  Board  of  War.  York.  To  [George]  Washington  [near 
Skippack].  Recruits  of  Virginia  and  Maryland 
need  of  clothing.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
1  p.  Answered  Oct.  7.*  18,  190 

1777  Washington,  George.  Camp.  20  miles  from  Philadelphia 

°CT-  3  [Worcester].  To  [the  President  of  Congress, 

York,  Pennsylvania].  News  from  the  north; 
shoes,  blankets  etc.  for  the  army;  capture  of  the 
Delaware.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Oct.  6.  A.  Ill,  53 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    6,  91. 

1777  Washington,  George.    [Near  Penny  backer's  mills.]  General 

°CT-  4  Orders  for  the  attack  at  Germantown.     Contem 

porary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy 
Pickering,  jr.  ?  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1777,  Oct.  5. 

1777  C.  C.    152,  5,  85 

OCT.  4  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Commission  of  Chevalier 
Du  Buysson.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  7. 

91,83 


192  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Deputy  commissaries  gen- 

OCT.  4  eral  of  purchases  and  issues,  assistants,  purchases 

etc;  Baron  de  Kalb's  commission;  various  mili 
tary  appointments;  resolutions  of  thanks  for 
Bennington  and  other  enterprises;  barracks  for 
prisoners.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  7  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Oct.  7.  91,  61 

1777  Washington,  George.     Near  Pennybackers  mills.     To  [the 

OCT.  5  President  of  Congress,  York].     Account  of  the 

battle  of  Germantown.  Draft.  3  pp.  lh  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct  8. 

A.     Ill,  55 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,93. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     [Maj.]  Gen.  [Israel]  Put- 

OCT.  6  nam's  letter;  reenforcements;  commissaries' power 

of  seizure.  D.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 
1777,  Oct.  7.  91,  65 

1777  Mifflin,  Jonathan.    Trenton  [New  Jersey]     To  Col.  [Clem- 

OCT.  6  ent]  Biddle.   [Near  Pauling's  mills,  Pennsylvania]. 

British  feeling  regarding  the  battle  of  German- 
town  ;  conditions  in  Philadelphia.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Oct.  7.  C.  C.  152,  5,  93 

1777  Washington,  George.     Near  Pennybacker's  mills.     To  [the 

°CT-  7  President  of  Congress,  York],     Loss  of  the  enemy 

at  Germantown;  water  defense  of  Philadelphia; 
want  of  brigadiers.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  13. 
Referred  to  the  Board  of  War.  A.  Ill,  59 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  98. 

1777  Washington,  George.    Near  Pauling's  mills  [Pennsylvania]. 

°CT-  7  To  [the  Board  of  War,  York].     Want  of  blankets, 

clothing  and  shoes  for  the  army;  arms  in  use  in 

Connecticut.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     Ill,  63 

Paulings  Mill  was  the  former  name  of  Pennybacker's  mills. 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.     York.      To    [George] 

OCT.  7  Washington   [Pennybacker's    mills].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  the  Highlands;  rumors  of  battle  of 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  193 

Germantown.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Oct. 
10.*  91,  57 

1777  Board  of  War.     York.     To   [George]   Washington    [near 

OCT.  7  Pennybacker's  mills].     Capt.  Thomas  Rowland's 

invention;  pay  of  certain  French  officers.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  Answered  Oct.  15.  En 
dorsed  by  Tilghman:  "  Capt.  Rowland's  invention 
not  useful."  18,  233 

1777  Washington,  George.    Pennybacker's  mills.    To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  8  dent  of]  Congress  [York].     Need  of  artillerymen; 

Col.  [Charles]  Harrison's  regiment.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Re 
ferred  to  the  Board  of  War.  A.  Ill,  65 

1777  Continental  Army,  General  Court  Martial.     Williamsburg 

OCT-  8  [Virginia].    Trial  of  Godfrey  Roberts,  John  More, 

and  George  Isden.  D.  S. :  Ed.  Carrington  Prest. 
Auto. -signed  note  on  findings  as  above  by  Col. 
David  Mason.  3  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washing 
ton.  91,  75 

1777  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.      Thanks  to   Washington 

OCT.  8  and  army  for  actions  at  Germantown.     D.  S.  of 

John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  9.         91,  68 

1777  Burgoyne,  J[ohn].     [Freeman's  Farm,    New  York],      To 

OCT.  8  M[aj].  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates  [Freeman's].     Com 

mending  the  British  sick  and  wounded  to  his 
care.  Contemporary  cop}^.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct. 
17.  91,  87 

1777  Duche",  Jacob.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

°CT-  8  [Pennybacker's  mills,  Pennsylvania].     Hopeless 

ness  of  the  present;  rescinding  Declaration  of 
Independence;  Washington's  influence  for  peace. 
A.  L.  S.  13  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1777,  Oct.  16. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  127 

See:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  116,  note. 
This  letter  was  enclosed  in  Duche's  Washington,  Oct.  13. 

9 

1777  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To   [George] 

Ocr-  9  Washington  [Towamencin,  Pennsylvania].     Pun 

ishment  of  persons  assisting  enemy.  L.  8.  of 
John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jacob 
Rush.  91,  66 

28632—06 13 


194  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.      To   [George] 

OCT.  9  Washington  [Towamencin].    Thanks  of  Congress 

for  behavior  at  Germtmtown.      L.   S.   of  John 

Hancock.    2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

91,  67 

1777  Burgoyne,  J[ohn].    [Saratoga,  New  York].    To  M[aj].  Gen. 

°CT-  9  [Horatio]  Gates  [Wilbur's  Basin].     Introducing 

Lad}r  Harriet  Ackland.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1777,  Oct.  17.  91,  89 
1777  Washington,  George.  26  miles  from  Philadelphia  [Towa- 
°CT-  10  mencin].  To  [the  President  of  Congress,  York]. 
Quarters  for  the  troops;  enemy's  feint  against 
the  Highlands;  militia;  cannonade  by  enemy; 
want  of  shoes,  blankets;  scarcity  of  money. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Referred  to  Board  of  War.  "Acted 
upon."  A.  Ill,  67 

17 7 7  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Promotion  of  Capt.  Silas 

Talbot.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  countersigned 
by  John  Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  12.  91,  80 

1777  Hazelwood,  John.     Fort   Island   [Schuylkill    River].     To 

[George  Washington,  Towamencin].  Assistance 
to  officer  sent  from  camp;  demand  of  enemy; 
defense  of  the  post.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Jn  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Oct.  13.  C.  C.  152,  5,  109 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     British  treatment  of  pris 

oners;  resignation  of  La  Balme.  A.  D.  S.  of 
John  Hancock.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  12.  91,  81 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Hides;  impress  of  teams 

for  commissaiT  of  hides;  returns  of  work,  busi 
ness  of  the  department.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 
son,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  Oct.  12.  91,  78 

1777  Bradford,    William  and   John    Hazelwood.      Fort    Mifflin 

OCT-  n  [Pennsylvania].     To  [George  Washington,  Towa 

mencin].  Capture  of  a  British  redoubt;  defense 
of  Fort  Mifflin.  Contemporary  copy.  2pp.  In 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  195 

handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Oct.  13. 

C.  C.  152,  5,  111 

1777  [Mason,  David.  Williamsburgh,  Virginia.]  To  [the  Pres 

ident  of  Congress,  York].  Case  of  John  More. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  91,  69 

1777  Continental    Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

OCT-  12  Washington    [Towamencin].  '  British   treatment 

of  prisoners.     L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.     2pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  91,  77 

1777  Gates,  Horatio.  [Saratoga,  New  York].  To  Lt.  Gen. 

OCT-  12  [John]  Burgoyne  [Saratoga].  Lady  [Harriet] 

Ackland;  treatment  of  British  wounded;  burning 
of  houses  by  British.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1777,  Oct.  17.  91,  92 

1777  Gates,  Horatio.  Saratoga  [New  York].  To  [the  President 

OCT.  12  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Account  of  battle  of 

Freeman's  Farm  and  retreat  of  Burgoyne.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  17.  91, 90 

1777  Sullivan,  John.  Towamencin.  Court  of  Inquiry  on  con- 

°CT-  12  duct  in  expedition  against  Staten  Island  in 

August.  D.  S. :  Stirling.  Henry  Knox.  Alex: 
McDougall.  Oliver  Spencer.  T.  Clark.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Oct.  13.  C.  C.  152,  5,  113 

1777  Washington,  George.  [Towamencin.]  To  [the  President 

°CT-  13  of  Congress,  York].  Attack  on  Fort  Mifflin; 

capture  of  Fort  Montgomery  and  evacuation  of 
Peekskill;  wants  of  the  army;  cartouche  boxes; 
enlistments  and  drafts;  court  of  inquiry  on  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [John]  Sullivan.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Oct.  16.  Referred  to  the  Board  of 
War.  A.  Ill,  71 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Money  for  army;  French 

OCT-  13  officers;  shoes,  stockings,  etc.  for  army.     D.  S. 

of  John  Hancock.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  14.     91,  84 

1777  Continental  Army,  Towamencin.     Return  of  clothing  want- 

OCT.  13  ing  in  the  several  brigades.     Tabular  statement. 

A.  D.  S.  of  T[imothy]  Pickering,  jr.    2  pp.    En- 


196  LIBKAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Oct.  13.  C.  C.  152,  5,  117 

1777  Duchd,  Jacob.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Washington 

[Towamencin],  Forwarding  his  thoughts  on 
present  conditions.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Oct.  16.  C.  C.  152,  5,  123 

1777  Continental    Congress,  President.      York.      To    [George] 

OCT.  14  Washington    [Towamencin].      Intercourse    with 

enemy;    transmitting  resolves.     L.   8.   of   John 

Hancock.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

91,82 

1777  Washington,  George.     Peter  Wentz's  [Worcester,  Penn- 

OCT.  16  sylvania].     To  [the  President  of  Congress,  York]. 

British  treatment  of  prisoners;  successes  of  the 
northern  army;  [Jacob]  Duche's  letter.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  20.  A.  Ill,  75 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  114. 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Worcester.]     To   [the   Board  of 

OCT.  16  War,    York].     Requesting    blank    commissions. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     Ill,  77 

1777  Washington,    George.     "Metuchen   Hill,    Philadelphia." 

,0cr.  17  [Worcester.]     To   Richard   Henry   Lee   [York]. 

Promotion  of  Brig.  Gen.  [Thomas]  Conway;  his 
ability;  difficulties;  clothing.  Transcript. 

P.     I,  41 

Printed-  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  120. 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.     To    [George] 

OCT.  17  Washington     [Worcester].       Retirement     from 

Congress;    escort  for  protection  on  journey  to 

Boston.     A.    L.    S.    of   John   Hancock.     2   pp. 

Answered  Oct.  22.*  19,  11 

1777  Continental    Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

OCT.  17  Washington  [Worcester,  Pennsylvania].     Trans 

mitting  resolves;  victory  in  the  north  [Saratoga]. 
L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jacob  Rush.  Answered  Oct.  21.*  91,  85 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Management  of  the  Post- 

OCT.  17  office.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.      2    pp.      Enclosed    in    President    of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  17.        91,72 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  197 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Approval  of  Commodore 

OCT.  17  [John]  Hazelwood's  defense  of  Philadelphia.     A. 

D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct. 
17.  91,  94 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Completion  of  state  bat- 

OCT.  17  talions;  reward  for  deserters;  recruiting  service. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son,  countersigned  by  John  Hancock.  3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Oct.  17.  91,  96 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Worcester.]     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  18  Congress,  York].     Sending   intelligence  [of  the 

surrender   of  Burgoyne].       Draft.       1   p.       In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.          A.     Ill,  80 
1777  Board  of  War.     [York].     To  George  Washington  [Wor- 

OCT.  18  cester].     Scarcity   of   lead ;   sources  of  supply ; 

seizure  of  blankets,  etc.  from  the  disaffected;  car 
touche  boxes.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  2  pp. 

19,  13 

[1777]  Board  of  War.     Abstract  of  arms  and  accoutrements  is- 

[Ocr.  18]  sued  from  Apr.  1  to  Aug.  1;  estimate  of  lead  on 

hand,  Aug.   11;   estimate  of   powder   on    hand, 

Aug.  11.     Tabular  statement.     D.  S.  of  Richard 

Peters.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board  of   War   to 

Washington,  1777,  Oct.  18.  91,  15 

1777  Gates,  Horatio.     Saratoga.     To  [the  President  of   Con- 

OCT.  18  gress  [York].     Transmitting  articles  of  Saratoga 

Convention;    recommending   [Lt.]   Col.   [James] 

Wilkinson.    Contemporary  copy.     1  p.    Enclosed 

in  Charles  Thomson  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  31. 

19,99 

1777  [Gates,  Horatio.]     Albany.     To  Maj.  Gen.  John  Vaughan 

OCT.  19  [near  Kingston].      Ravages  of  his  army.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  Thomson  to 
Washington,  1777,  Oct.  31.  19,  100 

1777  Saratoga  Convention.     Articles  agreed  upon  between  Gates 

OCT.  19  and  Burgoyne.     Contemporary  copy.     4  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.      Enclosed  in 

Thomson  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  31.         19, 96 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Artillerymen  from  Mary- 

OCT.  20  land;    court   of  inquiry  on   [Maj.]   Gen.  [John] 


198  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Sullivan;  promotions  and  appointments.  A.  D.  S. 
of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Oct.  25.  91, 73 

1777  [Gates,   Horatio.]     Albany.     To   [the  President  of   Con- 

OCT.  20  gress,York].  Letter  to  Maj.  Gen.  [John]  Vaughan; 

recommending  Dr.  John  Potts.     Contemporary 

copy.     1    p.     Enclosed  in  Charles  Thomson   to 

Washington,  1777,  Oct.  31.  91,  101 

1777  Lee,  Rich'ird  Henry.  York.  To  [George  Washington, 

OCT-  20  Worcester].  [Thomas]  Conway  and  a  Maj.  Gen 

eralship;  new  Board  of  War  and  proposed  mem 
bership;  Conway  for  Adjutant-general;  his  retire 
ment.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  18,  21 

1777  Washington,  George.  Near  White  Marsh  [Pennsylvania]. 

°CT-  21  To  [the  President  of  Congress,  York].  Filling 

the  battalions;  deserters;  movements  of  enemy; 
cannonade  of  Fort  Mifflin.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Head 
in  Congress,  Oct.  24.  A.  Ill,  81 

1777  Washington,  George.     Whitpain  [Pennsylvania].     To  [the 

OCT.  22  President  of  Congress,  York].     His  retirement 

from  Congress.     Draft.     1  p.     In   handwriting 

of  Alexander  Hamilton.  A.     Ill,  83 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  132. 

1777  Washington,   George.      [Whitpain.]     To    [the   Board   of 

OCT.  22  War,   York].     Supplies   for   the  army;   lead  at 

Boston;  cartouche  boxes;  general  returns  of  the 

army.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     Ill,  85 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  134, 
note. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Case  of  John  More;  com- 

OCT.  22  missary   of   issues;    army   ration.     A.   D.  S.   of 

Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1771,  Oct.  25.     91,  7-4 

1777  Ballard,  Robert.     Red  Bank  [Fort  Mercer,  New  Jersey]. 

OCT.  23  To  [George]  Washington  [Whitpain].     Enemy's 

attack  on  Fort  Mifflin.     Contemporary  copy.     2 

pp.     In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.     Enclosed 

in  Washington   to  the   President   of   Congress, 

1777,  Oct.  21.  C.  C.     152,  5,  155 

1777  Hazelwood,  John.     Red  Bank  [New  Jersey].     To  George 

OCT.  23  Washington  [Whitpain].     Naval  action  off  Fort 

Mifflin.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     In  hand- 


CORKESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  199 

writing  of  George  Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Oct.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  151 

1777  Ward,   Samuel.     Red  Bank  [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

OCT.  23  Washington  [Whitpain].     Repulse  of  British  at 

Red  Bank;  losses;  bravery  of  Mauduit  Du  Pies- 
sis.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Oct.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  153 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Whitpain.]     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  24  Congress,  York].     British  repulse  at  Red  Bank 

[Fort  Mercer];  want  of  shoes  and  blankets. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Han 
son  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  27. 

A.     Ill,  87 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6, 136. 

1777  Board  of  War.     [York.]     To  George  Washington  [Whit- 

OCT.  24  pain].     Lead,  salt  petre,  etc.  at  Boston;  cartouche 

boxes;   minor   matters.     A.    L.    S.    of    Richard 

Peters.     1  p.     Answered  Nov.  3.*  19,  38 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.     York.     To     [George] 

OCT.  25  Washington  [Whitpain].     Transmitting  resolves; 

commissions;  news  from  north.     L.  S.  of  John 

Hancock.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush. 

91,  70 

1777  Navy  Board,  Bordentown   [New  Jersey].      To   [George] 

OCT.  25  Washington  [Whitpain].     Action   at  Red  Bank; 

want  of  ammunition.  A.  L.  S.  of  Francis  Hop- 
kinson,  signed  also  by  John  Wharton.  2  pp. 

19,  61 

1777  Hancock,  John.     York.     To  [George]  Washington  [Whit- 

OOT.  25  pain].    Journey  to  Boston;  escort  of  horse.    L.  S. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jacob  Rush.  19,  54 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Secretary.      York.      To   [George] 

OCT.  31  Washington   [Whitpain].      Transmitting   letters 

from  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  19,  95 

[1777]  [Shippen,  William,  jr.]  [Whitpain.]     To  [George  Wash- 

[OCT.  ?]  ington,   Whitpain].     Plan  for   establishment  of 

the  hospital  department.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1777,  Oct.  24?  C.  C.  152,  5,  157 


200  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Washington,  George.     Whitemarsh.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  l  Congress   [York].     The  military  situation;   La 

fayette;  militia.  Draft.  8  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  6.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     Ill,  89 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  156. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Whitemarsh.     To   [the   President 

Nov.  2  of  Congress,  York].     His  retirement  from  Con 

gress.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  97 

1777  Washington,    George.     Whitemarsh.     To  [the  Board   of 

Nov-  3  War,  York].     Cartouche  boxes;  Col.  [Louis  Le 

Begue]    Duportail's    rank.      Draft.     2    pp.     In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.          A.     Ill,  99 
1777  Washington,  George.     [Whitemarsh.]     To  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir] 

Nov.  4  William    Howe    [Philadelphia].       Exchange    of 

prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Laurens.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Nov.  -i. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  207 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  172. 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.      To    [George] 

Nov.  4  Washington    [Whitemarsh].      Transmitting    re 

solves.     Letterbook  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  2 

1777  Continental   Congress,    Report  of   Marine   Committee   on 

Nov.  4  frigates  in  the  Delaware  and  order  of  Congress 

thereon.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1777,  Nov.  5.  91,  100 

1777  Continental  Congress,   Resolves.     Monument  to  Brig.  Gen. 

Nov- 4  Francis    Nash;     resolutions   of   thanks   to  com 

manding  officers  at  Saratoga,  Red  Bank,  Fort 
Mifflin  and  of  the  naval  force  in  the  Delaware. 
A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington  1777, 
Nov.  5.  91,  102 

1777  Board  of  War.     [York.]     To  George  Washington,  White- 

Nov-  4  marsh.     Question  of  passport  for  Joseph  Simons 

and  Bernard  Gratz.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

1  p.  95,  317 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.     To    [George] 

Nov.  5  Washington  [Whitemarsh].      Transmitting    sun- 


WRITING  OF  GEORGE  LEWIS. 


A      Hi 


of  Kit-havd  iV 
P5. 


/  . 


•    v< 


f 


*s  r     >    , '  f      s 


S    . 


' 


(   /^  > 


,,S 


'  •   '. ;  t  sz,^f 


OF  - 

£*LIFC 


COKEESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  201 

dry  resolves,  letters,  and  documents.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Henry  Laurens.  2  pp.  Answered  Nov.  10.* 

91,98 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Recapture  of  forts  in  the 

Nov.  5  Highlands;  directions    to  [Maj].   Gen.  [Horatio] 

Gates,  militia;  aid  from  New  York  state. 
A.  S.  D.  of  Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777, 
Nov.  5.  91,  103 

1777  Howe,  [Sir.]  W[illiam].     Philadelphia.     To  George  Wash - 

Nov.  5  ington  [Whitemarsh].     Exchange  of   prisoners; 

complaints.  Contemporary  cop}7.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Nov.  10.  C.  C.  152,  5,  209 

1777  Continental    Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

Nov.  7  Washington  [Whitemarsh].  Forwarding  resolves. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered 
Nov.  10.*  91,  106 

1777  Continental  Congress,     Resolve.     Resignation  of  Maj.  Gen. 

Nov.  7  [Thomas]  Mifflin;  election  of  board  of  war.     A.  D. 

S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1777,  Nov.  7. 

91,  105 

1777  Board  of  War.     [York.]    To  [George]  Washington,  White- 

Nov.  7  marsh.     Seizure  of  blankets  and  shoes  from  dis 

affected.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.    Ip.     19,166 

1777  Washington,  George.     Whitemarsh.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  8  Congress,   York].      Movements   of  enemy;   sup 

port  of  Fort  Mifflin;  lack  of  money;  salt  provi 
sions.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  12.  Referred 
to  Board  of  Treasury.  A.  Ill,  101 

1777  Dickinson,    Philemon.        Whitemarsh.        [Pennsylvania]. 

Nov.  8  To  [George]  Washington  [Whitemarsh].     Sailing 

of  fleet  from  New  York;  militia.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1777,  Nov.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  185 

1777  Washington,  George.     Whitemarsh.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  10.  Congress  [York].     Sinking  of  the  frigates;  mili 

tary  matters,  rank  etc.;  foreign  engineer  officers; 


202  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

money.  Draft.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  1*2. 

A.     Ill,  103 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  ISO. 

1777  Washington,  George.     Whitemarsh.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  11  Congress,  York].    Want  of  clothes  and  blankets; 

movements  of  the  enemy;  militia.     Draft.     3pp. 

In    handwriting   of    Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  1-i.  A.     Ill,  107 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    (>,  184. 

1777  Washington,  George.    Whitemarsh.    To  the  Board  of  War 

Nov-  n  [York].     Practice  of  substitutes;  arms  for  militia; 

clothing  for  the  army.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  111,111 

1777  Board  of  War.     [York.]     To  [George  Washington,  White- 

Jsov-  12  marsh].     Col.  Benjamin  Flower's  claim  to  a  com 

mission.     A.    L.    S.    of   Richard   Peters.      1   p. 

32,  m 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.      To    [George] 

Nov.  13  Washington  [Whitemarsh].     Difficulty  of  Treas 

ury  as  to  money;  appointment  to  chair  of  Con 
gress;  approval  of  Washington's  course  respecting 
the  frigates;  commissions  for  Pennsylvania  offices; 
methods  of  transacting  business  in  Congress; 
resolves  enclosed;  comment;  clothing;  French 
officers.  Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  15 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Whitemarsh.]     To  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir] 

Nov.  14  William  Howe  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  offi 

cers;  charges  of  cruelty.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1777, 
Nov.  23.  C.C.  152,5,213 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  193. 

1777  Cloyd,   Joseph,    and    William    Dewees,   jr.      Philadelphia 

Nov.  15  count}7.     Depositions  of    their    treatment  while 

prisoners  of  the  British.     Contemporary    copy. 

2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1777,  Nov.  23.  C.  C.     152,  5,  217 

1777  Washington,  George.  Whitemarsh.  To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  17  Congress,  York].  Evacuation  of  Fort  Mifflin; 

want  of  clothing;  delay  of  troops  from  the  north. 
Draft.  6  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  21.  Referred  to 
the  Board  of  War.  A.  Ill,  113 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,200. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  203 

1777  Washington,  George.     Whitemarsh.     [York.]     To   Rich- 

Xov.  IS  ard  Henry  Lee.     The  Adjutant  Generalship;  can 

didates  and  their  qualifications;  the  Quartermas 
ter  General  vacancy;  salt  provision.  Transcript. 

P.     1,  49 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    6,  207. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  President.  York.  To  [George] 

^°v-  19  Washington,  Whitemarsh.  Transmitting  re 

solves;  John  Brown's  claim  as  messenger  from 
Sir  William  and  Lord  [Richard]  Howe.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  33 

1777  Lee,  Richard  Henry.  York.  To  [George]  Washington 

Nov-20  [Whitemarsh].  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Thomas]  Mifflin 

and  the  Board  of  War;  the  Adjutant  Generalship; 
Mifflin's  plan  for  the  Quartermaster's  Depart 
ment;  British  faith  and  the  Saratoga  Convention; 
feeling  in  Pennsylvania  and  Delaware;  taxation; 
change  in  Commissary  Department;  news  from 
Europe.  A.  L.  S.  6  pp.  20,  6 

1777  Washington,  George.  Whitemarsh.  To  [the  President 

Xov.  23  of  Congress,  York].  Devices  of  enemy  to  deceive 

the  people;  loss  of  Red  Bank;  movements  of 
enemy;  militia.  Draft,  -i  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  27.  A.  Ill,  121 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890.    6,  214. 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Whitemarsh.]    To  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir 

Sov.  23  William]  Howe  [Philadelphia].     Retaliation  for 

treatment  of  American  prisoners.  Contempo 
rary  cop}'.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1777,  Nov.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  221 

1777  Washington,  George.     [Whitemarsh.]     To  [the  President 

Xov-  -6  of  Congress,  York].     Foreign  intelligence;   La- 

fa}'ette's  command;  Convention  troops;  exchange 
of  prisoners.  Draft,  -i  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Dec.  1.  A.  Ill,  125 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    6,  222. 

1777  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

Washington.  Whitemarsh.  Transmitting  re 
solves;  Lt.  Col.  [Francois  Louis  Teisseidre,  Mar 
quis  de]  Fleury's  brevet.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  40 


204  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Washington,  George.      Whitemarsh.      To  [the  Board  of 

Nov.  27  War,  York].     Lack   of   clothing;  inattention  to 

general  orders;  reforms  in  the  arm}-.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     Ill,  129 

1777  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

Nov.  28  Washington,    Whitemarsh.       Delay    in    reports 

from  Boards  of  War  and  Treasury;  transmitting 

resolves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  36 

1777  Navy  Board.     Bordentown   [New  Jersey].     To   [George] 

Nov.  28  Washington  [Whitemarsh].     Disposition   of  the 

sunken  frigates.     A.  L.  S.  of  Francis  Hopkinson, 

signed  also  by  John  Wharton.     2  pp.          20,  85. 

1777  Continental   Congress,    President.       York.      To    [George] 

Nov.  30  Washington,    Whitemarsh.       Transmitting    re 

solves  and  other  papers.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  49 

1777  Washington,  George.     Whitemarsh.     To   [the   President 

DEC.  1  of  Congress,  York].     Want  of  cloathing;  uneasi 

ness  caused  by  promotions.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Dec.  4.  Referred  to  R.  H.  Lee, 
Duer,  Dana,  Duane  and  Harvie.  A.  Ill,  131 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  229. 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.     York.     To     [George] 

DEC.  1  Washington,  Whitemarsh.     Port  of  embarkation 

of  the  Convention  troops;  Lafayette's  command 
of  a  division;  report  of  arrival  of  stores  from 
France.  Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  52 

1777  Washington,     George.      Whitemarsh.      To     Maj.     Gen. 

DEC.  2  [Israel]  Putnam .[Fishkill,  New  York].     Fortify 

ing  the  Hudson.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Mar.  17.  C.  C.  152,  5,  397 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,231. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Secret  enterprise  against 

DEC.  3  British  at  St  Johns  and  elsewhere  on  Lake  Cham- 

plain.     Contemporary    copy.     3    pp.     In    hand 
writing  of  John  Lansing,  jr.     Enclosed  in  John 
Stark  to  Washington  1778,  July  31,  which  letter 
'  is  not  included  in  this  calendar.  25,  114 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.     York.      To    [George] 

DEC.  8  Washington,     Whitemarsh.      Transmitting     re- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  205 

solve;  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir  William]  Howe's  answer 
to  Washington's  letter.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  58 

1777  Washington,  George.    Whitemarsh.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  10  Congress,    York].     Skirmishes  with    enemy    at 

Whitemarsh,    Chestnut  Hill   and   other    places. 

Draft.     3pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.    Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  13.    A.  111,133 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  237. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  conference  with  Gen. 

DEC.  10  Washington.     Whitemarsh.     To  George  Wash 

ington  [Whiteraarsh].  Measures  to  be  recom 
mended  to  Congress  for  increasing  efficiency  of 
the  army.  A.  L.  S.  of  Robert  Morris,  signed 
also  by  Elbridge  Gerry  and  Joseph  Jones.  2  pp. 

91,  110 

1777  Continental     Congress,    President.     York.     To    [George] 

DEC.  12  Washington,     Whitemarsh.      Transmitting     re 

solve.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  59 

1777  Washington,   George.     Gulf    Creek   [Pennsylvania].     To 

DEC.  14  [the  Board  of  War,  York],     Seizure  of  clothing; 

minor  military  matters;  loss  of  arms  by  deserters. 

Draft.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 

man.  A.     Ill,  137 

1777  Washington,  George.     "Near  the  Gulph."     To  [the  Presi- 

DEC.  14  dent  of    Congress,   York].     Movement   of    the 

army;  Burgoyne  and  the  Convention;    supplies 

and  exercise   of   military  authoritj7.     Draft.     4 

pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     Ill,  Ul 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  242. 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  with  Gen. 

DEC.  16  Washington.     Report  to  Congress;    attempt  on 

Philadelphia;  militia  and  reenforcements  for 
army.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  .In  hand 
writing  of  Joseph  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Commit 
tee  to  Washington,  1777,  Dec.  10.  Report  con 
sidered  in  Congress,  Dec.  18  and  19.  91, 108 

Committee  consisted  of  R.  Morris,  Gerry  and  Jones. 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.     To    [George] 

DEC.  17  Washington,  Gulf    [mill,   Pennsylvania].     [Lt.] 

Gen.  [John]  Burgoy ne's  letter.    Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  1,  61 


206  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1777  Navy    Board.     Bordentown   [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

DEC.  17  Washington  [Gulf  mill].     Progress  of  an  experi 

ment.  A.  L.  8.  of  Francis  Hopkinson,  signed 
also  by  John  Wharton.  1  p.  20,  171 

1777  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Supply  of  provisions  for 

DEC.  19  British  prisoners.     Broadside.     With  auto,   note 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  of  names  of  Amer 
ican  officers  confined  in  goal.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  -171 

1777  Continental     Congress,     President.     York.     To    [George] 

DEC-  20  Washington,  Gulf  [mill].     Transmitting  resolves 

and  other  papers;  [Gov.]  William  Tiyon's  cruel 
ties.  C.  C.  13,  I,  63 

1777  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge  [Pennsylvania].     To 

[the  President  of  Congress,  York].  Lack  of  pro 
visions;  sufferings  of  the  army.  Draft.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     Ill,  Uo 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  252. 

1777  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    Valley  Forge.    To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  York].  Starvation;  impossibility 
of  collecting  supplies;  critics  of  the  service. 
Auto,  draft  signed.  7  pp.  A.  Ill,  151 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  257. 

1777  Continental    Congress,     President.     York.     To    [George] 

DEO-  23  Washington      [Valley      Forge].      Transmitting 

papers;  mutiny  of  crew  of  British  merchant-ship 
and  carrying  of  vessel  into  Charleston.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  65 

1777  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  Board  of 

DEC-  24  War  [York].    Exchange  of  [Brig]  Gen.  [William] 

Thompson.     Draft.     1   p.     In    handwriting    of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     Ill,  149 

1777  •  Continental     Congress,    President.     York.     To     [George] 

Washington  [Valley  Forge].  Transmitting  re 
solve;  opinion  of  France's  attitude  toward  the 
United  States.  C.  C.  13,  I,  77 

1777  Continental    Congress,    President.     York.     To     [George] 

Washington  [Valle}^  Forge].  Commission  to 
Col.  [William]  Barton.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  78 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  207 

1777  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  President 

DEC.  26  of  Congress  [York].     Claim  of  rank  of  [Brig.] 

Gen.  [William]  Woodford.    Draft.    1  p.    In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     Ill,  161 

1777  Washington,  George.    Valley  Forge.    To  Maj.  Gen.  [Israel] 

DEC.  27  Putnam  [Fishkill,  New  York].     Fortifications  in 

Highlands;  return  of  troops  at  Fishkill.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  17.  C.  C.  152,  5,  397 
1777  Washington,  George.  Valley  Forge.  To  the  Board  of 

DEC.  29  War  [York].     Suffering  of  garrison  of  Fort  Pitt 

for  want  of   clothing.     Draft.     1  p.    In    hand 
writing  of  John  Laurens.  A.     Ill,  159 
1777              Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  Board  of 
DEC.  30                        War   [York].     Horses   for   Capt.   [Cadwallader] 
Jones's  troop.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.                                    A.     Ill,  163 
1777               Washington,   George.      [Valley   Forge.]     To   Maj.    Gen. 
DEC.  30                        [Thomas]   Conway  [Camp],     Commencement  of 
duties  as  Inspector  General;  promotions.     Con 
temporary  copy.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  John 
Fitzgerald.      Enclosed    in    Washington    to    the 
President  of  Congress,  1778,  Jan.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  241 

1777  Navy  Board,  Middle  District.     Bordentown  [New  Jersey], 

DEC.  30  Present  of  fish;  an  experiment;  advance  to  Col. 

[Asa?]  Worthington.     A.  L.  S.  of  Francis  Hop- 

kinson^  signed  also  by  John  Wharton.  W 

1777  Lovell,  James.     [York.]     To  [George]  Washington  [Val- 
DEC.  31  ley  Forge].     Printing  and  hiding  of  the  Journals 

of  Congress  from  the  British.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp. 

20,  320 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 
JAN-  *  of  Congress,  York].     Appointments  of  Quarter 
master    and    Adjutant    General;      [Brig]    Gen. 
[George]  Weedon's  complaint  as  to  rank.     Draft. 
4:  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     Ill,  165 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  273. 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.     York.      To    [George] 

JAN-  1  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Committee  of  Con- 


208  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

ference;  transmitting-  resolves.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  94 

1778  Forman,   David.     [Valley  Forge.]     Memorial  [to  George 

JAN.  1  Washington,  Valley  Forge,]  praying-  for  guard 

for  salt  works  at  Barnegat. 

Same  to  same.  Letter  transmitting  above.  Contempo 
rary  copies.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1778,  Jan.  31. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  279 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JAN.  2  of  Congress,  York].     [Maj]  Gen.  [Thomas]  Con- 

way  and  the  office  of  Inspector-General.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  7.  Referred  to 
Board  of  War.  A.  Ill,  169 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    6,276. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JAN.  2  of   Congress,    York].       Introducing   Maj.    John 

Clark  [jr].    Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  10.     Referred 

to  Board  of  War.  A.     Ill,  171 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the-  Board  of 

JAN.  2  WTar,    York].       Virginia   clothing   for  Virginia 

troops;  want  of  blankets;  cattle  in  Delaware; 
Adjutant-generalship:  clothing  and  tailors;  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Thomas]  Con  way's  machinations;  weakness 
of  army;  seizure  of  clothes.  Draft.  5  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     Ill,  173 

Con  way  paragraph  printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y. 
1890.    6,  277,  note. 

1778  Eyre,  Thomas.  Philadelphia.  To  [Lt.  Gen.]  Sir  William 

JAN.  2  Howe  [Philadelphia].  Account  of  his  treatment 

while  a  prisoner  of  war.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  453 

1778  Wiggins,  Thomas.  Philadelphia.  Deposition  of  having 

JAN.  3  been  fired  upon  while  acting  as  a  Hag.  Contempo 

rary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  John  Lau- 
rens.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  455 

Dated  in  error  1777. 


209 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JAN.  4  of  Congress,  York].     Enclosing  his  answer  to 

[Maj.]  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

1  p.     Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  13.     Referred  to 

the  Board  of  War.  A.     Ill,  179 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  278,  note. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JAN.  5  of   Congress,   York].       Distress    of    the   arnvy. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  13.     Referred 

to  Board  of  War.  A.     Ill,  182 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.Y.    1890.    6,280. 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.       To   [George] 

JAN.  5  Washington,    Valley   Forge.      Election   of   Col. 

[Alexander]  Scammel,  Adjutant  General;  deten 
tion  of  Convention  troops;  heavy  burdens  upon 
Members  of  Congress.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  112 

1778  Washington,  George.      [Valley  Forge.]      To  [Lt]  Gen. 

JAN.  8  [Sir  William]  Howe  [Philadelphia].     Retaliation 

for  treatment  received  by  American  prisoners  in 
England;  firing  upon  a  flag.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  451 

1778  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

JAN.  8  ington,  Valle}r  Forge].     Lt.  [Thomas]  Eyre's  case; 

firing  on  a  flag.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  457 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JAN-  9  of    Congress,    York].     Appointment    of    aides; 

detention  of  Convention  troops;  resolves  grant 
ing  extra  month's  pay  to  soldiers.  Draft.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  13.  Referred  to  the 
Board  of  War.  A.  Ill,  183 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    6,282. 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  James  Lovell 

JAN.  9  [York].     Recovery  of  the  Journals  of  Congress. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens. 

A.     UI,  187 
28032 — 00 14 


210  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  [Boudinot,  Elias.]     [Valley  Forge  ?]     To  [Hugh  Ferguson, 

JAN.  10  Philadelphia.]     Subsistence  for  British  prisoners. 

Extract  of  letter.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Howe  to 

Washington,  1778,  Jan.  19.  92,  95 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JAN-  12  of   Congress,  York].     Questions  respecting  dis 

position  of  captured  articles.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Jan.  20.  Referred  to  Marine  Com 
mittee.  A.  Ill,  189 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  the  President 

JAN.  13  of  Congress  [York].    Recommending  Chevalier  de 

MauduitduPlessis  for  a  commission.  Draft.  2pp. 
In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens.     Read  in  Con 
gress,  Jan.  19.     Request  granted.       A.     Ill,  193 
1778  Gerry,    E[lbridge].      York.      To    [George]    Washington 

JAX-  13  [Valley  Forge].     Committee  of   Conference,  its 

purpose  and  powers;  members  chosen;  various 
resolves  on  military  matters;  pensions;  Col. 
[James]  Wilkinson  appointed  Secretary  to  Board 
of  War;  bell  tents  for  army.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 

21,88 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.      To    [George] 

JAN-  14  Washington,    Valley    Forge.     Transmitting    re 

solves;  proceedings  of  Congress  relative  to  the 
Convention  troops;  appointment  of  Maj.  [John] 
Clark  [jr.]  Auditor  of  Public  Accounts  in  Camp. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  124 

1778  Anonymous.     To  Congress.     "Thoughts  of   a    Freeman" 

JAN.  17  Criticisms  of  the  Commander  in  Chief  and  the 

Army.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington  by  Patrick  Henry  ?  21,  204: 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    5,  497  . 

1778  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JAN-  18  ington  [Valley  Forge].     American   prisoners  in 

England.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  459 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.     [York.]     To   [George] 

JAN-  19  Washington,  Valley  Forge.     Suspension  of  [Lt.] 

Gen.  [John]  Burgoyne's  embarkation.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  143 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  211 

1778  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].    Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Wa,«h- 

JAN.  19  ington  [Valley  Forge].     Subsistence  of  British 

prisoners;  clothing;  agents.     L.  S.     3pp.     Copy 

of    this  letter   enclosed   in   Washington   to   the 

President  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  92,  93 

1778  Prisoners.     Quantity  of  weekly  provisions  issued  by  Brit- 

JAN.  19  ish  to  American  prisoners.     1  p.     Enclosed   in 

Howe  to  Washington,  1778,  Jan.  19.  92,  97 

1778  Prisoners,    American.     Philadelphia.     Allowance  of  pro- 

JAX.  19  vision.     Contemporary  copy.      1  p.      In  hand 

writing  of  John  Laurens.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr. 
18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  465 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir] 

JAN.  20  William    Howe  [Philadelphia].      Lt.    [Thomas] 

Eyre's  case.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  467 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Report  of  Board  of  War 

JAX-  21  on  state  of  prisoners,  correspondence  with  [Sir 

William]  Howe  and  consequent  resolutions. 
Broadside.  With  auto,  note  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison  of  names  of  American  officers  confined 
in  goal.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  471 

1778  Continental   Congress,    President.     [York.]     To    [George] 

JAN-  22  Washington,  Valley  Forge.     Brevet  of  Lt.  Col. 

of  Artillery  to  [Chevalier  Mauduit]  du  Plessis; 
transmitting  resolves.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  146 

1778  Navy  Board.     Bordentown.     [New  Jersey].     To  [George 

JAN-  22  Washington,    Valley    Forge].     Capt.     [Charles] 

Alexander's  desire  to  annoy  enemy.    Recent  copy. 

1  p.  21, 175 

1778  Washington,    George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the   Presi- 

JAN.  23  dent  of  Congress,   York].     Introducing  French 

officers  to  Congress.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Laurens.  A.  Ill,  195 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

JAN.  24  War,  York].     Securing   of   leather  at   German- 


212  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

town  and  exchange  of  certain  prisoners.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     Ill,  197 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.     [York.]     To     [George] 

JAN.  25  Washington,    Valley   Forge.     Transmitting    re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I  154 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To   the   Board  of 

JAN.  26  War,  York.     Seizure  of  British  officers  who  have 

permission  to  visit  prisoners.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     Ill,  201 

Extract  printed.  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.  1890.  6,353, 
note. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forgo.     To   the  Board  of 

JAN.  27  War,  York.     Seizure  of  the  British  officers  and 

supplies  intended  for  British  prisoners;  the  Cana 
dian  expedition.  Draft.  2pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  203 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.     [York.]     To    [George] 

JAN.  28  Washington,    Valley   Forge.     Transmitting    re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  156 

[1778]  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [a  Committee 

[JAN.  29]  of  Congress,  Valley  Forge].     State  of  the  army 

considered  by  departments.  D.  S.  38  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Endorsed: 
"Jany.  10.  Members  chosen.  Messrs.  Dana, 
Reed,  Folsom  &  Harvie.  Jany.  20. — Messrs. 
[Charles]  Carroll,  [Gouverneur]  Morris." 

A.     Ill,  205. 

Printed.  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890     6,  800. 

This  was  the  committee  appointed  to  repair  to  camp  and  is  generally 
known  as  the  Committee  of  Conference.  Extract  from  above,  made 
on  occasion  of  the  Newburgh  Addresses,  in  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker,  6pp.,  was  enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  Mar.  18.  C.  C,  152,  11,  159 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir 

JAX-  30  William]    Howe  [Philadelphia].     Provisions  and 

clothing    for  British    prisoners.     Contemporary 

copy.     2   pp.     Enclosed    in   Washington   to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  469 

1778  Washington,  George,.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  York].  Minor  matters;  salt  for  the 
army.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  245 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  213 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  Henry  Laurens, 

JA.N.  31  York.    Enemies  in  Congress;  his  conduct.    Draft. 

2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  5 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  353. 

[1778]  [Sandford,  Thomas.]     [Philadelphia.]     Report  of  treatment 

[JAN.]  received  in  attempted  performance  of   duty  to 

relieve  distresses  of  British  prisoners.     [Extract.] 

Contemporary   copy.     12    pp.     Transmitted    to 

Washington.  91,  218 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

FEB.  3  of  Congress,  York].     Food  supplies  for  Ameri 

can  prisoners;  pressing  need  of  money.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Feb.  5.  Referred  to 
Board  of  Treasury.  A.  Ill,  247 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  387, 
note. 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.     [York.]     To    [George] 

FEB- 3  Washington,  Valley  Forge.     [Brig.]  Gen.  [David] 

Forman's  petition;  transmitting  resolves.  Let 
ter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  160 

1778  Howe,      [Sir]      W[illiam].     Philadelphia.     To     [George] 

FEB.  5  Washington    [Valley    Forge].      Liquidation    of 

accounts  of  the  Convention  prisoners;  supplies 
for  American  prisoners;  commissioners  for  a 
cartel.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Laurens.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  473 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  369,  note. 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.  York.  To  George 

FEB.  7  Washington  [Valley  Forge].  Transmitting  pa 

pers  relating  to  investigation  of  evacuation  of 
Ticonderoga.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p. 
Answered  Feb.  14.  92,  67 

1778  Washington,  George.  Valley  Forge.  To  [the  President 

FEB.  8  of  Congress,  York].  The  Canadian  expedition; 

prisoners;  inquiries  into  losses  of  Forts  Mont 
gomery,  Clinton  and  Mifflin.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Feb.  17.  "Accompanied  with  the 
following  letters.  1  from  Genl.  Howe  Jany  8. 
1778  Answer  from  G  Wash:  20.  1  from  Gen 


214  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Howe  19.  G.  W's  answer  30.  G  W  to  Gen 
Howe  8  Gen  Howe  to  Gen  W  18  Gen  H  to  G 
Wash  5  Feby  G  W's  answer  10  Feby" 

A.     Ill,  249 

1778  Continental   Congress,    President.     [York.]     To    [George] 

FEB.  8  Washington,    Valley   Forge.     Transmitting    re 

solves;  oaths  of  allegiance.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  165 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

FEB.  10  War,   York].     Minor    military  matters;  British 

officers   sent  to  relieve  prisoners;  collection   of 
clothing    in    Pennsylvania.     Draft.     2    pp.     In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.         A.     Ill,  253 
1778  Washington,    George.     Valley    Forge.     To    Maj.    Gen. 

FEB.  10  [Horatio]   Gates   [York].     British   officers   with 

clothing  for  their  prisoners;  clothing  for  Penn 
sylvania  troops.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  C.  C.  152,  5,  253 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir 

FEB.  10  William]  Howe    [Philadelphia].      Exchange    of 

prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1778, 
Apr.  18.  '  C.  C.  152,  5,  477 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    0,  369. 

1778  Washington,  George.    [Valley  Forge.]    To  the  President  of 

FEB.  11  Congress,   Philadelphia.     Claims   of  Mons.    Ro- 

mand   de  Lisle  and  Robillard  D'Antin;  trouble 

with  foreigners.     L.   S.     1  p.     In   handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress  Feb.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  291 

Dated  in  error,  Morristown,  1777. 

1778  Continental    Congress,   Resolves.     Commissaries    General 

FEB.  11  departments;  duties,  management;  table  of  pay. 

Broadside.     1  p.     Printed  by  Dunlap. 

24,  29 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference.     Moore 

FEB-  il  Hall  [near  Valley  Forge].     To  [George]  Wash 

ington  [Valley  Forge].  Exchange  of  prisoners; 
status  of  citizens.  A.  L.  S.  of  Francis  Dana. 
2  pp.  92,  71 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.     [York.]     To    [George] 

FEB.  13  Washington,    Valley   Forge.     Transmitting    re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  188 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  215 

1778  Putnam,  Israel.     West  Point.     To  [George  Washington, 

FEB.  13  Valley  Forge].      Great  need  of  money.     [Extract 

of  letter.]  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kid- 
der  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress  1778,  Feb.  27. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  315 

1778  Howe,      [Sir]     W[illiam].      Philadelphia.     To     [George]  % 

FEB.  14  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Exchange  of  pris 

oners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Mar.  7.  C.  C.  152,  5,  325 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.     5,  537. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  Robert  Hooper, 

FKB.  15  Nathaniel   Falconer   and    Jonathan    Mifflin    jr., 

Reading  [Pennsylvania].  Distress  of  army  for 
meat  and  forage.  Attested  contemporary  copy 
by  Jonathan  Mifflin  jr.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to 
Congress.  C.  C.  152,  5,  303 

1778  Franklin,  Thomas.     Philadelphia.     Deposition  respecting 

FEB.  16  British  treatment  of  prisoners.     Contemporary 

copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  341 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

FEB.  19  of  Congress,  York].     Resolve  respecting  abuses 

in  the  several  states.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress  Feb.  23.  A.  Ill,  255 

1778  Continental   Congress,    President.      [York.]     To  [George] 

FEB.  19  Washington,    Valley   Forge.      Transmitting   re 

solves;  John  Clark  [jr]  and  Mathew  Clarkson, 
Auditors  of  army  accounts;  Baron  Steuben. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  I,  191 

1778  North,  [Frederick,]  Lord.     Speech  on  his  conciliatory  mo- 

FEB.  19  tion  with  drafts  of  bills  on  taxation  of  the  colo 

nies  and  peace  commissioners. 

See:  Pennsylvania  Gazette,  1778,  Apr.  24. 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the  Board  of 

FEB.  21  War,  York].      Removal  of  artillery  at  Albany. 

Draft.      1    p.     In     handwriting     of    Alexander 

Hamilton.  A.     Ill,  257 


216  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.     [York.]     To    [George] 

FEB.  21  Washington,  Valley  Forge.     Transmitting  sun 

dry  resolves.     Letter-book  cop}T. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  197. 

1778  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

FEB.  21  ington,    Valley   Forge].       British    treatment  of 

prisoners;  accusations  against  Americans.  Con 
temporary  copy.  14pp.  In  handwriting  of  John 
Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  337 

[1778]  Meyers,  Anne,     [of  Philadelphia.]    Report  respecting  loy- 

FEB.  23  alist  refugees.     Contemporary  copy  b}T  Richard 

Kidder  Meade.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

Board  of  War,  1778,  Feb.  23.  A.     Ill,  259 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

FEB.  23  War,  New  York].     Minor  militaiy  matters;  ord 

nance  supplies  for  next  campaign.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     Ill,  261 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

FEB.  27  of  Congress,   York].     Court-martial  of  various 

officers;  disturbed  condition  of  western  troops. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs 
and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Mar.  5.  A.  Ill,  263 

Printed;  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1«)0.     6,385. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

FEB-  27  War,   York].     Need   of  writing   paper.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     Ill,  267 

1778  Champion,  Henry.     Hartford,  Connecticut.     To  [George] 

FEB.  28  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Trouble  caused  by 

Connecticut's  Regulating  Act  for  price  of  beef. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary  copy.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Mar. 
12.  C.  C.  152,  5,  363 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  Committee 

FEB-  29  [of  Conference],  Moore  Hall.     Disorder  in  the 

Armourer's  department.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  C.  C.  33,  225 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  217 

[1778]  [Knox?  Henry.]     Memoranda  of  alterations  proposed  in 

[FEB.]  resolves  of  Congress  of  Feb.  11  respecting  the 

Commissaries'  departments  as  regards  the  artil 
lery.  Contemporary  cop}r.  In  handwriting  of 
Samuel  Shaw.  A.  D.  1  p.  24,  30 

[1778]  Lisle,  [Charles  Noel  Francois]  Romand  de.    [Valley  Forge  ?] 

[FEB.]  To    [George]    Washington,    Morristown    [Valley 

Forge].  Claim  to  chief  command  of  the  artil 
lery.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Feb.  11. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  295 

[1778]  Robillard  D'Antin,  Lewis  Joseph  Henry  [Valley  Forge]. 

[FEB.]  Xo   [George]   Washington,   Morristown   [Valley 

Forge].     Claim  to  a  captainc}T  in  the  artillery. 

A.  L.  S.      2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1778,  Feb.  11. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  299 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  Committee 

MAR.  1  [of  Conference",  Moore  Hall.     Controversy  over 

rank  between  P>rig.  Gens.  [William]  Woodford, 
[George]  Weedon,  and  [Charles]  Scott;  cavalry; 
exchange  negotiations;  command  in  Rhode  Island; 
dehrv  in  appointing  General  Officers;  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Nathanael]  Greene  and  the  Quartermasters'  de 
partment;  Du  Portailand  the  Engineers.  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  C.  C.  33,  209 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      [York.]     To   [George] 

MAR.  l  Washington,  Valley  Forge.      Transmitting  re 

solves;  approbation  of  Washington's  letter  to 
Howe;  exchange  of  prisoners.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  1,  201 

1778  Navy  Board.     [Bordentown,  New  Jersey.]      To  [George] 

MAR.  l  Washington   [Valley  Forge].      Removal  of  flat- 

boats,  galleys  and  naval  stores  from  Bordentown. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Francis  Hopkinson,  signed  also  by 
John  Wharton.  1  p.  22,  77 

1778  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].    Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  2  ington  [Valley  Forge].    Commission  for  exchange 

of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclos 
ed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1778,  Mar.  7.  C.  C.  152,  5,  343 

1778  Continental    Congress,   Resolve.      Passports    for    British 

-  3  officers  seeking  exchange.     Contemporary  copy, 


LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p,  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778, 
May  6.  92,  34 

1778  Heed,  James.     To  Gov.  George   Clinton    [Poughkeepsie  ? 

MAR-  4  New  York].      Regulating  Act  [of  price  of  beef, 

in  Connecticut].  [Extract  of  letter.]  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Mar.  12.  C.  C.  152,  5,  365 

1778  Sullivan,  John  and  Others.     [Valley  Forge.]    To  [George] 

MAR.  4  Washington  [Valley  Forge.]    Decision  of  board 

of  general  officers  on  settlement  of  rank  of  brig 
adiers  Woodford,  Muhlenberg,  Scott,  and  Wee- 
don.  A.  L.  S.  of  Sullivan,  signed  also:  Nath 
Greene,  Stirling,  Lachn.  Mclntosh,  Wm.  Max 
well,  J.  M.  Varnum,  J.  Huntington.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Mar.  12.  C.  C.  152,  5,  369 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.      [York.]     To   [George] 

MAR.  5  Washington,    Valley   Forge.      Transmitting   re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,1,207 

1778  Howe,  [Sir]  William.     Philadelphia.     Commission  to  Cols. 

MAR.  5  Charles   O'Hara  and   Humphrey  Stephens    and 

Capt.  Richard  Fitzpatrick  to  arrange  for  an  exv 
change  of  prisoners.  Contemporar}^  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  481 

1778  Wadsworth,  Jeremiah.     Hartford.      To  [George]    Wash- 

MAR.  5  ington  [Valley  Forge].     Endorsement  of  Henry 

Champion's  complaint  of  trouble  caused  by  Con 
necticut's  Regulating  Act  of  price  of  beef.     Con 
temporary  copy.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  12.          C.  C.     152,  5,  363 

1778  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Valley  Forge.     To  the  Commit- 

MAR.  6  tee  [of  Conference],  Moore  Hall.     Transfer  of 

[Maj.]  Gen.   [Israel]  Putnam  to   Rhode  Island. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.  A.     Ill,  269 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.  1890.  6,  388, 
note.  v 

The  personnel  of  the  Committee  at  this  date  was:  Duane,  Root, 
M.  Smith,  G.  Morris  and  Laurens. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  Board  of 

MAR-  6  War  [York].     Need  of  arms  and  accoutrements 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  219 

for  the  coming-  campaign;  leather  for  cartouche 
boxes  and  shoes.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  Ill,  271 

1778  Continental  Congress,    Committee    of  Conference  [Moore 

MAR.  6  Hall].     To  [George  Washington,  Valley  Forge]. 

Considerations  respecting  settlement  of  a  cartel; 
money  and  supplies  for  prisoners;  convention 
troops;  exchange  of  citizens;  State  and  Conti 
nental  prisoners;  loyalists;  tariff  of  exchange; 
Fort  Washington  prisoners;  distresses.  Draft. 
13  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Gouverneur  Morris. 
Endorsed:  "  .  .  .  .  superseded  by  a  Conference." 

C.  C.     33,  241 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Committee   of  Conference.     Moore 

MAR.  6  Hall  [near  Valley  Forge].     To  [George]  Washing 

ton  [Valley  Forge].  Selection  of  commander  for 
posts  on  the  Hudson.  L.  S.  of  Francis  Dana. 

1  p.  92,  116 

1778  Clinton,  George.     Poughkeepsie.     To  Jonathan  Trumbull 

MAR.  6  [Lebanon,  Connecticut].     Raising  of  troops  for 

defense  of  the  Highlands.     Contemporary  copy. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con- 
gress,  1778,  Mar.  16.  C.  C.     152,  5,  383 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAR.  7  of  Congress,  York].     Resolves  of  Congress  re 

specting  exchange  of  prisoners.  Draft.  8  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Referred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  Ill,  279 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    6,397. 

1778  Parsons,  Sam[uel]  H[olden].     West  Point.     To  [George] 

MAR.  7  Washington    [Valley   Forge].      Confusion  as  to 

command  in  the  Highlands;  fortification  work. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Mar. 
17.  C.  C.  152,  5,  401 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAR.  9  War,  York].     Artillery  from  Albany;  exchange 

of  convention  officers  and  general  exchange  of 
prisoners;  western  regiments;  deserters;  cloth 
ing.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  Ill,  283 


220  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Washington,    George.      [Valley   Forge.]     To   [Lt.]   Gen. 

MAR.  9  [Sir]  W[illiam]  Howe  [Philadelphia].     Postpone 

ment  of  meeting-  of  exchange  commissioners;  ex 
change  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard 
Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  12. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  353 

Printed:  Writings  of   Washington    (Ford)    X.  Y.     1890.     6,   406,  415, 
notes. 

1778  Barry,  John.     Port  Penn  [Delaware].     To  [George  Wash- 

MAK.  9  ington,  Valle}T  Forge].      Account  of  capture  of 

prizes.  [Extract  of  letter.]  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Mar.  12.  C.  C.  152,  5,  367 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      [York.]     To   [George] 

MAR.  10  Washington,    Valley   Forge.     Transmitting    re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  218 

1778  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].     Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Wash- 

MAK.  10  ington  [Valley  Forge].     Postponed   meeting   of 

exchange  commissioners;  exchange  of  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Charles]  Lee  and  British  officers.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  12. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  355. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    5,  638. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAR.  12  of  Congress,  York].     Exchange  of  prisoners;  en 

listment  of  prisoners;  minor  military  matters; 
supplies.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Timothy  Pickering,  jr?.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  A.  Ill,  287 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    6,  414. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [Lt.  Gen.  Sir 

MAR.  12  William  Howe,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Lt. 

Col.  [Archibald]  Campbell  and  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Charles]  Lee.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1778,  Mar.  12.  C.  C.  152,  5,  359 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,416, 
note. 

1778  Huntington,  Jedediah.     Valley  Forge.     To  George  Wash- 

MAR.  13  ington    [Valley    Forge].       Resignation    of    Col. 


WRITING  OF   RICHARD  GARY. 


.GfUHOm    ^0   DHIMflW 


In 

J<cf<-r 


Vallev    For 


/£*,*.  a/*:' 27 

m  f  & 


C 


W 


> 


a        , 


OF  THE     "          -v 

"    UNIVERSITY   A 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  221 

[Charles]   Webb.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 

Mar.  16.  C.  C.     152,  5,  389 

1778  Webb,  Charles.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

MAR.  13  gress   [York].      Resignation.      L.    S.     1   p.     In 

handwriting  of  Jedediah  Huntington  with  auto. 

signed  approval.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  16. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  391 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  the  President 

MAK-  14  of  Congress   [York].     Comte  [Casimir]   Pulaski 

and  his  proposed  regiment  of  dragoons.     Draft. 

2  pp.    In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens.    Referred 

to  Board  of  War.  A.     Ill,  291 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    6,  4'2'Z. 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      [York.]     To    [George] 

MAR.  14  Washington,    Valley   Forge.      Transmitting   re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  224 

1778  Continental   Congress,  President.      [York.]     To   [George] 

MAR.  15  Washington,   Valley  Forge.     Marquis  de  Lafa- 

3Tette  and  Baron  de  Kalb  to  rejoin  army.  Letter 
book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  1,  229 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAR.  16  of  Congress,  York].     Command  and  garrison  in 

the  Highlands.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Referred  to  Board  of 

War.  A.     Ill,  293 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,430. 

1778  Washington,  George.    Valley  Forge.    To  the  President  of 

MAK.  16  Congress  [York].      Capt.   [Ebenezer]  Sullivan's 

claim;  minor  military  matters.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Planson  Harrison  and 
Caleb  Gibbs.  Referred  to  Board  of  War  as  far 
as  respects  Capt.  Sullivan.  A.  Ill,  295 

1778  Navy   Board.      Bordentown  [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

MAR.  16  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Seizure  of  Capts. 

[Isaiah]    Robinson    and    [Nathaniel]    Gait    while 

under  protection  of  a  flag.     A.  L.  8.  of  Francis 

Hopkinson.     2  pp.  22,  185 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAK-  17  of  Congress,  York].     Confusion  of  command  and 

state  of  the  works  in  the  Highlands.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     Ill,  297 


222  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Smallwood,      William.       Wilmington      [Delaware].       To 

MAR.  17  [George]  Washington   [Valley  Forge].     Sailing 

of  fleet  toward  Philadelphia.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Mar.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  409 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  the  President 

MAR.  18  of  Congress  [York].     Preparations  of  the  enemy. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens. 

Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  23.  A.     Ill,  299 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]    To  [the  Committee 

MAR.  19  Of  Conference,  Moore  Hall].     Col.  [Rufus]  Put 

nam's  rank.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  A.  Ill,  301 

1778  Washington,  George.      Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAR.  20  War,    York].      Intelligence   respecting    enemy; 

artillerjr  magazine  at  Carlisle  [Pennsylvania]; 
recruits.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  Ill,  303 

1778  Seely,     Silvanus.       Elizabcthtown     [New     Jersey].      To 

MAR.  20  [George]  Washington  [Valley  Forge].      Embar 

kation  of  British  from  New  York.  Contemporaiy 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  24.  C.  C.  152,  5,  377 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAK.  21  of    Congress,    York],      Troops    from    Alban}T; 

charges  against  Dr.  [William]  Shippen  [jr.]. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  3.  Referred  to 
Drayton,  Huntington  and  Bannister. 

A.     Ill,  307 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    G,  437. 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.      York.      To   [George] 

MAR.  21  Washington,  Valley  Forge.    Feeling  of  Congress 

about  expressions  in  letters  of  Sir  William  Howe; 
transmitting  resolves.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  I,  237 

1778  Washington,]  G[eorge].    Valley  Forge.    To  [the  President 

MAR.  24  of  Congress,  York],     Establishment  of  the  army; 

resignations;  recruits.    Auto  draft  signed.    3pp. 

Read  in  Congress.     Mar.  27.     Referred  to  Board 

of  War.  A.     Ill,  309 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  443. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  223 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAR.  24  of  Congress,  York].     Resignation  of  Col.  Charles 

Lewis.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  28. 

A.     Ill,  313 

1778  Navy   Board.      Bordentown  [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

MAR.  24  Washington    [Valley   Forge].      Case    of   Capts. 

[Isaiah]  Robinson  and  [Nathaniel]  Gait;  removal 

of  cannon  and  stores.     A.  L.  S.  of  Francis  Hop- 

kinson.     2  pp.     Answered  Mar.  27.  22,  255 

1778  Lovell,  James.     [York.]    To  [George]  Washington  [Valley 

MAR.  24  Forge].     Extract  of  letter  of    Thomas  Cushing: 

Embarkation  preparations  of  British;  exchange 
of  marine  prisoners;  case  of  John  Gray;  news 
from  Martinique.  A.  L.  S.  5  pp.  Answered 
Mar.  29.*  22,  251 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAR.  25  War,  York],     Virginia  regiments;  troops  for  and 

on  the  western  frontier.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  Ill,  315 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.      To    [George] 

MAR.  25  Washington,    Valley    Forge.     Transmitting   re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  242 

1778  Lovell,  James.     York.     To  [George]  Washington  [Valley 

MAR.  26  Forge].     Delivery  of  articles  shipped  to  Wash 

ington  from  France.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Answered 
Mar.  29.*  22,  253 

1778  Howe,  [Sir]  W[illiam].    Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  27  ington  [Valley  Forge].     Meeting  of  Commission 

ers  for  exchange  at  Germantown.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  485 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.    Commission  to  Col. 

MAR.  28  William  Grayson,  Lt.  Cols.  Robert  Hanson  Har 

rison  and  Alexander  Hamilton  and  Commissary 
Elias  Boudinot  to  arrange  for  an  exchange  of 
prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr. 
18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  489 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    6,442,  note. 


224  LIBRAE!*    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  New   Jersey,    Officers,    civil   and    militaiy.      Roadstown. 

MAR.  28  Petition  to  Gov.  William  Livingston  [Trenton]. 

Devastations  of  the  British;  pra}Ting  for  relief. 
Contemporary  cop}^  of  D.  S.  of  23  names.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  92,  91 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To.  [the  President 

MAR.  29  of  Congress,   York].     Intelligence  of  reinforce 

ments  from  New  York  to  Howe.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Head  in 
Congress,  Apr.  1.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     Ill,  317 

1778  Continental  Congress,   President.      [York.]     To  [George] 

MAR.  29  Washington,  Valley    Forge.      Transmitting    re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  I,  245 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Sir 

MAR.  29  William]   Howe  [Philadelphia].      Arrangements 

for  meeting  of  Commissioners  for  exchange  of 
prisoners  at  Germantown.  Contemporary  cop}'. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  487 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    fi,  442, 
note. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  James  Lovell 

MAR.  29  [York],     Intelligence  of  enemy;  French  protec 

tion  of  American  trade.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  Ill,  319 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.      York.      To   [George] 

MAR.  30  Washington,   Valley    Forge.      Transmitting    re 

solves.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  1,  247 

1778  Navy  Board,    Bordentown    [New   Jersey].     To   [George] 

MAK.  31  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Forwarding  stores 

to  camp.  A.  L.  S.  of  Francis  Hopkinson,  signed 
also  by  John  Wharton.  1  p.  Answered  Apr.  11. 

22,  293 

1778  Clymer,  George  and  Samuel    Mathews,   Pittsburgh.      To 

MAR.  31  [the  President  of  Congress,  York].     Investigation 

of  conditions  and  recommendations  for  defense 
of  the  Western  frontier.  Contemporanr  copy. 
3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1778,  May  3.  92,  28 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

APR.  l  of  Congress,  York],     Charges  against  [Ma].]  Gen. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  225 

[Arthur]  St.  Clair.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress, 
Apr.  6.  A.  Ill,  321 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the  President 

APR.  3  of  Congress,  York].     Promotion  of  Capt.  [Henry] 

Lee.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  7. 

A.     Ill,  323 

1778  New  Jersey,  Legislature.    Trenton.    Memorial  to  Congress. 

APR.  3  Raising  the  State  quota  of  Continental   troops. 

Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  Apr.  18. 

92,  89 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the  President 

ApH-  4  of  Congress,  York].     Exchange  of  prisoners  and 

resolves  of  Congress  respecting  same.  Draft. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.  Ill,  325 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  459. 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

APR.  4  Washington  [Valley  Forge].      Transmitting  re 

solves;  delay  in  Ticonderoga  inquiry.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  92,  74 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.      Maryland,  Pennsylvania 

ApR-  4  and  New  Jersey  militia.     Contemporary   copy, 

attested   by  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778, 

Apr.  4.  92,  73 

1778  Grayson,  William;   Robert  Hanson  Harrison;   Alexander 

APR.  4  Hamilton  and  Elias  Boudinot.    Valley  Forge.     To 

George  Washington  [Valley  Forge].  Report  of 
conference  of  Commissioners  at  Germantown,  for 
exchange  of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  493 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Promotion  of  Henry  Lee 

APR.  7  and  others  of  the  Light  Horse.     Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1778,  Apr.  8.  92,  78 

28G32— 00 15 


226  LIBKARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1778  Continental   Congress,  President.       York.       To   [George] 

APR.  8  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Inquiry  into  evacu 

ation  of  Ticonderoga;  Ma j.  [Henry]  Lee;  miscel 
laneous  military  matters.  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry 
Laurens.  2  pp.  Answered  Apr.  10.*  92,  76 

1778  Washington,    George.      [Valley   Forge.]     To   [the   Com- 

APR.  9  mittee  of  Conference,  Moore  Hall].     Officers  for 

Count  [Casirnir]  Pulaski's  corps.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Apr.  18.  A.  Ill,  329 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  President  of 

APR.  10  Congress  [York].     The  militia;  confused  state  of 

the  army;  resignations;  delays;  clothing,  etc. 
Draft.  10  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens 
and  Washington.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  13. 
Referred  to  Duer,  Chase  and  Dana.  A.  Ill,  331 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  461. 

1778  Grayson,    Harrison,    Hamilton    and    Boudinot    to    O'Hara, 

APR.  10  Stephens  and  Fitzpatrick.     See:  Grayson,  Har 

rison,  etc.,  to  Washington,  1778,  Apr.  15. 

1778  Grayson,   Harrison,   Hamilton   and    Boudinot    to    O'Hara, 

APR.  ll  Stephens  and  Fitzpatrick.     See:  Grayson,  Harri 

son,  etc.,  to  Washington,  1778,  Apr.  15. 

1778  O'Hara,  Stephens  and  Fitzpatrick  to  Grayson,  Harrison, 

APR.  11  Hamilton  and  Boudinot.     See:  Grayson,  Harri 

son,  etc.,  to  Washington,  1778,  Apr.  15. 

1778  Continental  Congress.     Resolves.     Survey  of  the  Susque- 

APR.  13  hannah  River.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1778, 
May  6.  94,  3il 

[1778]  George   III.      Westminster.      Commission   to   Frederick, 

[APR,  13]  Earl  of  Carlisle,  Richard,  Viscount  Howe,   Sir 

William  Howe,  W7illiam  Eden  and  George  John- 
stone  to  treat  for  peace  with  the  United  States. 
Contemporary  copy.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Moses  Young.  Enclosed  in  Laurens,  Henry  to 
Washington,  1778,  June  18.  24,  54 

[1778]  Continental  Congress,  President.    York.    To  George  Wash- 

APK.  14  ington  [Valley  Forge].      Resolutions  respecting 

cartel  for  exchange;  disclaimer  by  Congress  of 

intention  to  offend;  instructions,  intentions  etc. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  227 

L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Charles  Thomson.  Answered  Apr.  18.* 

92,  45 

In  letter  book,  C.  C.  13, 1,  258,  the  copy  of  above  is  annoted  as  fol 
lows  by  Laurens:  "...  Copy  of  a  letter,  produced  by  amend- • 
ments  in  Congress  on  a  draft  prepared  by  a  comm66  in  answer  to 
Gen.  Washington's  Letter  of  the  4th.  April — the  draught  presented 
the  9th,  debated  at  divers  meetings  &  Resolved  the  13  April  i  p 
90C  to  P.  M.— " 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.  York.  To  [George] 

APR-  14  Washington  [Valley  Forge].  Transmitting 

papers.  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  An 
swered  Apr.  18.*  93,  94 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Commissary  General's 

APR.  14  department;  management  etc.  Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1778,  Apr.  17.  92,  83 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Command  at  Fishkill; 

APR.  15  militia  for  defense  of  the  Hudson.  Contempo 

rary  cop}',  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1778,  Apr.  17.  92,  82 

1778  Grayson,  William;  Robert  Hanson  Harrison,  Alexander 

APR.  15  Hamilton  and  Elias  Boudinot.  Valley  Forge.  To 

George  Washington  [Valley  Forge].  Report  of 
conference  of  Commissioners  at  Newtown,  for 
exchange  of  prisoners,  containing  copies  of  let 
ters  of  Apr.  10  and  11  between  O'Hara,  Stephens 
and  Fitzpatrick  and  Grayson,  Harrison  etc.  re 
specting  their  powers.  Contemporary  copy.  7 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Apr.  18.  C.  C.  152,  5,  497 

1778  Bannister,  John.  York.  To  [George  Washington,  Valley 

APR.  16  Forge].  Additional  state  bounty  to  Virginia  sol 

diers;  present  state  of  army  and  the  new  estab 
lishment;  troops  from  Virginia;  volunteers.  A. 
L.  S.  3  pp.  22,  35 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

APR.  17  of    Congress,    Yorktown].     Introducing   a   Mr. 

Earnest.    Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  A.     Ill,  343 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.  York.  To  [George] 

ApR-  17  Washington  [Valley  Forge].  Transmitting  re- 


228  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

solves.  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  An 
swered  Apr.  20.*  92,  80 

1778  Continental  Congress,    Resolve.     Empowering   Board    of 

ApR-  17  War   to   order   courts   martial.     Cop}-   made  in 

1780.  1  p.  In  handwriting  and  attested  by 
Benjamin  Stoddert.  94,  296 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Troops  from  New  Jersey. 

APR.  17  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1778,  Apr.  18.  92,  88 

1778  Continental  Congress,   Resolve.     General   courts   martial. 

APR.  17  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1778,  Apr.  17.  92,  79 

1778  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

APR.  17  Valley  Forge.     Introducing  Mons.  de  Wolffen. 

L.  S.  of  Horatio  Gates.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Timothy  Pickering  jr.  94,  294 

1778  Tryon,  William.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  17  [Valley  Forge].     Transmitting  papers  for  circu 

lation.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Apr.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  519 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  492,  note. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

APR.  18  of  Congress,   York].     Cartel   for   exchange    of 

prisoners;  spurious  letters  of  Washington  and 
forged  resolves  of  Congress.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Apr.  20.  Referred  to  Morris,  Dray- 
ton  and  Dana.  A.  Ill,  345 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  472. 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To   [George] 

APR.  18  Washington  [Valley  Forge].      Petition   of   civil 

and  military  officers  of  New  Jersey  and  resolves 
of  Congress  thereon;  transmitting  also  other 
resolves.  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p. 
Answered  Apr.  23.*  92,  85 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Council  of   War  to  settle 

APR.  18  a  plan  of  campaign.    Contemporary  copy,  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  Apr.  18. 

92,  87 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  229 

1778  Morris,   Gouverneur.     York.     To  [George]  Washington, 

APR.  18  Valley  Forge.     Dilatoriness  of  Congress;  [Maj.] 

Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates's  command;  the  Board  of 
War;  Congress  and  secrecy.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 

23,  38. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

APR.  20  of  Congress,  York].     Authenticity  of  a  Parlia 

mentary  bill;  Lord  North's  speech.  Draft.  Ip. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  23.  A.  Ill,  347 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.   6,  474, 
note. 

1778  Continental  Congress.     Instructions  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio] 

APR.  20  Gates  for  his  guidance  in  command  of  posts  on 

the  Hudson.  D.  S.  of  II[enry]  Lfaurens],  2pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  17T8,  Apr.  24.  92,  106 

1778  [Washington,  George.]     Valley  Forge.     To  John  Bannis- 

APR.  21  ter  [York].     Resignations;  contrast  between  pos 

ition  of  British  and  American  officers;  patriotism; 
exertions  necessary;  European  aid;  character  of 
Congress;  Independence;  jealousy  of  the  army 
on  part  of  Congress;  sufferings  of  former;  remon 
strances;  volunteers;  tories.  Draft.  8  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and 
Washington.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  49 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  477. 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Approval  of  conduct  of 

APR.  21  American  commissioners  for  exchange  of  prison 

ers.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington  1778,  Apr.  24.  92,  105 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  On  conciliation.  See: 

APR.  22  Pennsylvania  Gazette,  1778,  Apr.  24. 

1778  Boudinot,  Elias.  [Valley  Forge.]  To  [George]  Washing 

ton  [Valley  Forge].  Exchange  of  prisoners; 
list  of  officers  names.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Apr.  23.  C.  C.  152,  5,  523 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge].     To  [the  President 

APR. ,23  of  Congress,  York].     Lord  North's  bill;  British 

forgeries;  plan  of  campaign.     Draft.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.     Read  in 


230  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Congress,  Apr.  25.  Referred  to  Drayton,  Mor 
ris  and  Dana.  A.  Ill,  349 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  49'-'. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  Francis  L[ight- 

APR.  23  foot]  Lee  and  John  Bannister  [York].     Payment 

of  bounty  to  the  Virginia  troops.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     A.     111,351 

1778  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     Pardon    to   disaffected. 

APR.  23  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thorn 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1778,  Apr.  24.  92, 103 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Renewal  and  extension  to 

APR.  23  Aug.  10  of  powers  granted  Washington.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1778,  Apr.  24.  92,  104 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.     To    [George] 

ApR-  24  Washington   [Valley   Forge].     Transmitting  re 

solves,  printed  matter  etc. ;  pardon  acts  of  states. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  2  pp.  Answered 
Apr.  27  *  92,  101 

1778  Duane,  James.     Albany.     To  the  President  [of  Congress, 

ApR-  24  York].     Oneidas  and  Tuscarora  Indians  for  the 

army;  conditions  at  the  north;  troops,  stores, 
artillery;  need  of  money.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  92,  36 

1778  Pennsylvania  Gazette  (The)  containing: 

•^PR-  24  Lord  North's  speech  on  his  conciliatory  motion. 

Feb.  19. 

Draft  of  bill  declaring  intentions  of  Parliament 
regarding  taxation  of  colonies.     [Feb.  19.] 

Draft  of  bill  to  appoint  Peace  Commissioners 
[Feb.  19]. 

Resolutions  of  Congress,  of  Apr.  22  on  above. 
Lord  North's  conciliatory  propositions  of  Feb. 
20  and  various  news  items  of  the  war. 

4  pp.    Yorktown.    Printed  by  Hall  &  Sellers. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1778,  Apr.  24.  92,  99 
1778               Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 
APR.  25                        of  Congress,  York].     British  peace  commission 
ers.     Draft.     1    p.     In   handwriting  of    Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  26. 

A.     Ill,  353 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890.     6,497. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  231 

1778  Washington,    George.     Valley    Forge.     To    Gouverneur 

APK.  25  Morris  [York].     Formation  of  military  council 

[Committee  of  Conference  at  Headquarters];  chief 
of  artillery;  resignations.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and 
Washington.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  57 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  495. 

1778  Board  of  War.     [York.]     To  [George]  Washington  [Valley 

APR.  25  Forge].     Exchange   of   [Brig.]    Gen.    [William] 

Thompson.     L.  S.  of   Horatio  Gates.    1  p.    In 

handwriting    of     Richard    Peters.        Answered 

Mayl*  23,44 

1778  Chase,  Samuel.     York.     To  George  Washington  [Valley 

APK.  25  Forge].     British  seizure  of  civilians;  case  of  Gun 

ning  Bedford.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  23,  40 

1778  Washington,  George.    Valley  Forge.    To  Maj.  Gen.  [Wil- 

APR.  26  liam]    Tryon,    New    York.      Conciliatory  bills; 

resolutions   of   Congress.     Contemporary   copy. 
1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Apr.  27.  C.  C.     152,  5,  533 
1778              Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 
APR.  27                       of   Congress,  York].     Resolve  of   Congress  re 
specting  Lord  North's  bills;  plans  for  the  cam 
paign.     Draft.     3  pp.     Read  in  Congress,  Apr. 
29.  A.     Ill,  357 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    6,500. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

APR.  27  War,  York].     Manufacture  of  musket  cartridges. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     Ill,  361 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  Robert  Morris 

APR.  27  [York].       Manufacture    of    musket    cartridges. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  A.  Ill,  367 

[1778]  Washington,  George.    [Valley  Forge.]    To  [Samuel  Chase, 

[APR.  27]  York].     British  imprisonment  of  civilians;    ex 

change  of  [Gunning]  Bedford.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
hand  writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  111,369 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    6,  499,  note. 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.       To   [George] 

ApK-  2~  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Delay  of  express; 

oath  of  allegiance;  pensions  for  officers.    A.  L.  S. 

1  p.     Answered  Apr.  31.  92,  108 


232  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     York.     To  [George]  Washington  [Val- 

APR.  27  ley  Forge].     British  forgeries;  Commissioners  to 

treat  for  peace.     A.  L.  8.     1  p.  23,  -iS 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Commander  of  the  Artil- 

APR.  27  lery  to  be  of  the  council  for  planning  the  cam 

paign.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1778,  Apr.  28.  92,  112 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valhry  Forge.]     To  [the  President 

APR.  28  of   Congress,    York].      The   Inspector-General's 

office  and  work  performed  by  Baron  Steuben. 

Draft.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens. 

A.     Ill,  363 

Printed,  under  date  of  Apr.  30:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y. 
1890.     6,  504. 

1778  Continental     Congress,    President.      York.      To    George 

APR.  28  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Miscellaneous  mili 

tary  matters;  oaths  of  allegiance;  resignation  of 
Maj.  Gen.  [Thomas]  Conway.  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry 
Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  May  1.*  92,  110 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  28  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  93,  Hi) 

1778  Bannister,  J[ohn].     York.     To  [George]  Washington  [Val- 

ApR-  29  ley  Forge].     Bounty  to  reenlisting  Virginia  sol 

diers.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  22,  01 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the  President 

APR-  30  of  Congress,  York].     Baron    Steuben    and    the 

Inspectorship.     L.  S.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of 
.   John  Laurens.     Read  in  Congress,  May  4.     Re 
ferred  to  R.  H.  Lee,  Drayton  and  Chase. 

C.  C.     152,  5,  535 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,504. 

1778  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge],     Valley  Forge.     To  Henry  Lau- 

APR.  30  rens  [York].      British  Peace  Commissioners;  In 

dependence;  half-pay;  lack  of  information. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison  and  Washington.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  67 

Printed-  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  508. 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

ApR-  30  Washington  [Vallev  Forge].     Papers  relating  to 

the  Ticonderoga  investigation.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Henry  Laurens.  Ip.  Answered  May  1.* 

92,  69 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  233 

1778  Continental     Congress,     Resolve.      Brevet     commissions. 

APE.  30  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1778,  May  3.  92,  113 

1778  Stirling,  [William  Alexander,  Lord.]     Valley  Forge.     AC- 

APR.  30  count  against  the  United  States  for  losses  sus 

tained  in  the  service.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
May  1.  C.  C.  152,  6,  17 

[1778]  [Phillips,  William.]     Cambridge  [Massachusetts].     To  [Sir 

[APRIL.]  Guy  Carleton,  Quebec?].     American  prisoners  to 

be  sent  to  Boston.  [Extract  of  letter.]  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  Aug.  26.  93,  324 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAY  1  of  Congress,  York].     Returning  papers  respect 

ing  loss  of  Ticonderoga.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  May  4.  A.  Ill,  375 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAY  1  of  Congress,  York].     Oaths  of  allegiance;  news 

from  France.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Robert   Hanson    Harrison.     Read    in   Congress, 

May  4.  A.     Ill,  371 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,1. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY!  War,  York].    Exchange  of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [William] 

Thompson;    state   of   the  military   laboratories; 
cartridges  and   lead.     Draft.     3   pp.     In   hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     Ill,  377 
1778              Morris,   Gouverneur.     York.     To    [George]  Washington 
MAY  1                         [Valley   Forge].     Half-pay   and   how  the  states 
stand  on  the  question.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.         23,  63 

Printed:  \Vritingsof  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  496,  note. 

1778  Stirling,  [William  Alexander,  Lord.]     Valley  Forge.     To 

MAY  l  [George]  Washington  [Valley  Forge],     Schedule 

of   losses  of  property  sustained  in  the  service. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1778,  May  1. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  13 

Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Protection  of  Western 
frontier;  command  at  Fort  Pitt;  quartermaster 
etc.  for  southwestern  Virginia  counties.  A.  D. 


234  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

of  Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington  1778,  May  6.  92,  35 

Second  copy  of  resolves  attested  by  Thomson  and  enclosed  in  letter 
i  «»g  of  May  3.     92,  27. 

MAY  3  Washington,  George.  Valley  Forge.  To  [the  President 
of  Congress,  York].  Negotiations  with  the  north 
ern  Indians.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  May  5. 

A.     111,381 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.     York.      To     [George] 

MAY  3  Washington    [Valley  Forge].     Transmitting  re 

solves;  treaty  with  France.  A.  L.  S.  of  John 
Laurens.  2  pp.  92,  114 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.     York.     To    [George] 

Y  3  Washington    [Valley  Forge].     Transmitting   re 

solves,  broadsides  of  intelligence  and  address  to 
foreigners  in  the  British  army.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  May  12.* 

92,  25 

[Sullivan,  John.]  [Providence,  Rhode  Island].  To  [the 
President  of  Congress,  York].  Applying  for 
[Brig.]  Gen.  John  Stark's  services.  A.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  May  20.  92,  53 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAY  4  of  Congress,  York].     Alliance  with  France;  Lord 

Stirling's  letter.     Draft,     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  May  5. 

A.     Ill,  383 

Printed,  in  part:   Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  3, 
note. 

1778  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Inspector-General's   de- 

MAY  5  partment.     A.  L.  S.  of   Charles  Thomson  with 

auto,  note  of  Henry  Laurens  respecting  pay  of 

Baron  Steuben.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  May  6.         92,  33 

1778  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Pay  of  Virginia  militia 

MAY  5  officers.     A.  D.  of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778, 

May  6.  92,  35 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     York.     To  [George]  Washington  [Valley 

MAY  5  Forge].       Intelligence    from     Europe;     trouble 

among  the  U.   S.  Commissioners;  British  Peace 

Commissioners     and    feeling    of    British    nier- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  235 

cantile  classes;  arrangement  of  army;  pensions 
and  feeling-  against  them.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  23,  90 
Smallwood,  [William],  '  Wilmington  [Delaware].  To 
[George  Washington,  Valley  Forge].  Repre 
sentation  of  privates,  prisoners  in  Philadelphia. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  May  11. 

C.  C.    *152,  6,  29 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

MAYS  Washington     [Valley     Forge].        Transmitting 

papers;  exchange  of  officers.     A.  L.  S.  of  Henry 

Lauren*.     1  p.     Answered  May  12.*  92,  31 

1778  Board    of    War.       [York,    Pennsylvania.]      To   [George] 

MAY  6  Washington    [Valley    Forge].      Survey   of    the 

Susquehannah  and  creeks;  inducement  to  Ger 
mans  to  desert  from  the  British.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.  2  pp.  Answered  May  9.* 

94,  339 

1778  Board  of  War.     [York,  Pennsylvania.]     To  Capt.  William 

MAY  6  Scull,  Lancaster.     Survey  of  the  Susquehannah 

river  for  military  purposes.    Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 
1778,  May  6.  94,  338 

1778  Lee,  Richard  Henry.  York.  To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  6  [Valley  Forge].  The  forged  letters;  treaty  with 

France;  Great  Britain  and  commerce;  Britain's 
difficulty  in  raising  men;  European  situation; 
slowness  of  draft  troops  in  coming  in;  intention 
to  bribe  Congress.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  22, 108 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]    To  [the  President 

MAY  7  of  Congress,  York].    Transmitting  letters  relating 

to  Chevalier  de  la  Neufville.     Draft.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  John  Laurens.  A.     Ill,  385 

[1778]  Dircks,  Jacob  Gerhard.     Petition  to  Congress  for  service 

[MAYS]  in  the  field;  raising  partisan  companies.     A.  D.  S. 

2  pp.      Enclosed   in   President  of   Congress  to 
Washington,  1778,  May  9.  92,  40 

1778  Continental   Congress,    President.      York.      To   [George] 

MAY  9  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Petition  of  Lt.  Col. 

[Jacob  Gerhard]  Dircks;  treaty  of  Paris.  A.L.S. 
of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  May  12.* 

92,  38 


236  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge,]     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  9  War,  York].     Survey  work  and  lack  of  engineers. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens. 

A.     Ill,  387 

1778  Morris,    Robert.     Manheim,    Pennsylvania.     To    George 

MAY  9  Washington    [Valley   Forge].     Wine    and   news 

from  Europe.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  23,  123 

1778  Allen,  Ethan.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

MAY  9  gress  [YorV].     Thanks  for  his  exchange.     A.  L. 

S.     2  pp.     Read  in  Congress,  May  14.     Referred 

to  the  Board  of  War.     Enclosed  in  Washington 

to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  May  12. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  35 

1778  Howe,     [Sir]     W[illiam].       Philadelphia,      To     [George 

MAY  10  Washington,  Valley  Forge],     Proposal  for  ex 

change  of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1778,  May  11.  C.  C.  152,6,25 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAY  11  of  Congress,   York].     Howe's  letter   respecting 

prisoners;  exchange.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  May  13.  Referred  to  Duer,  R.  H. 
Lee  and  Carroll.  A.  Ill,  389 

1778  Continental    Congress,     President.     York.     To     [George] 

MAY  11  Washington    [Valley    Forge].     Forwarding   ad 

dress  of  Congress  to  the  inhabitants  of  America. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  92,  43 

1778  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      Col.     Francis    Johnson 

MAY  11  elected  commissary  of  prisoners.     A.  D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  May  11. 

92,  42 

1778  Smith,    Thomas.      Bedford    [Pennsylvania].      To    James 

MAY  11  Smith  [Philadelphia].     Indian  ravages  on  West 

ern  frontier;  Col.  William  Butler  and  the  Rifle 
battalion.  Contemporary  copy.  3pp.  Enclosed 
in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1778,  May  19. 

95,  8 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAY  12  of  Congress,  York].     The  command  at  Fort  Pitt; 

exchange     of     officers;    Col.    [Jacob    Gerhard] 

Dircks's  petition;  fate  of  continental  frigates  in 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  237 

the  Delaware;  Lt.  Col.  [Ethan]  Allen;  French 
King's  message  to  the  Court  at  London.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  May  14.  Referred  to 
the  Board  of  War.  A.  Ill,  391 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7:  7 
12  &  20,  notes. 

1778  Board  of  War.     [Yorktown,  Penna.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  12  ington  [Valley  Forge].     Pay  of  discharged  sol 

diers;  officers  and  soldiers.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy 
Pickering,  jr.  Answered  May  16.*  95,  335 

1778  Board  of  War.     York.     To  George  Washington,  Valley 

MAY  13  Forge.     Discharge  of  militia  at  Reading,  Bethle 

hem  and  Easton;  expense.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  1  p.  94,  348 

1778  Continental   Congress,     President.      York.     To    [George] 

MAY  15  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Half -pay  and  gra 

tuity;  transmitting  papers.  A.  L.  S.  of  Heniy 
Laurens.  2  pp.  Answered  May  18.*  92,  47 

1778  Continental  Congress,    Resolve.     Half-pay  for   officers  at 

MAY  15  close  of  war  and  gratuity  to  non-commissioned 

officers  and  privates.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 
son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1778,  May  15.  92,  49 

1778  Washington,   George,     Valley  Forge.     To  the  Board  of 

War  [York].  Forwarding  supplies  from  the 
south;  case  of  Capt.  [Nathaniel]  Gait;  establish 
ment  of  stages;  duplication  of  soldiers  pay. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade  and  John  Fitzgerald.  A.  Ill,  395 

Washington,  George.  Valley  Forge.  To  [the  President 
of  Congress,  York].  Resolves  [respecting  half- 
pay  for  officers];  evacuation  of  Philadelphia; 
prisoners.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
May  20.  Referred  to  the  Committee  of  Confer 
ence,  "lately  from  camp."  A.  Ill,  399 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.Y.    1890.    7,19. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  18  War,  York].     Unnecessary  force   of   militia   at 

Easton,  Bethlehem  and  Reading.     Draft.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.      A.     111,403 

1778  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Valley  Forge.     To  Gouverneur 

MAY  18  Morris  [York].     Half -pay;  council  [Committee  of 


238  LIBEARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Conference];  [Maj.  Gen.  Thomas  Mifflin's]  con 
duct;  [Maj.  Gen.  Thomas]  Conway's  imperti 
nence.  A.  D.  S.  3  pp.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  81 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  16. 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Relief  for  Western  fron- 

MAY  is  tiers.     Contemporary  cop}*,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

95,7 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Pay  and  rations  of  officers 

MAY  19  while  prisoners  of   the  enemy.     Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1778,  May  20.  92,  50 

1778  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  19  [Valley  Forge].     Atrocities  on  the  Western  fron 

tier;  Col.  William  Butler;  relief  of  frontier;  pro 
posed  expedition  against  Detroit.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  3  pp.  95,  5 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.       York     To    [George] 

MAY  20  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Transmitting  pa 

pers  relating  to  Arm}*  matters;  title  of  "The 
United  States  of  North  America"  adopted.  A. 
L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  May 
24*  92,  51 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sulli- 

MAY  20  van's   request    for    [Brig.]  Gen.    [John]    Stark's 

services.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1778,  May  20.  92,  53 

1778  Continental  Army,  Provost.     Establishment  of.     A.  D.  S. 

MAY  20  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Presi 

dent  of  Congress   to  Washington  1778,  May  20. 

92,54 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAY  21  of    Congress,    York].      [Brig.]    Gen.    [Lachlan] 

Mclntosh  to  command  at  Fort  Pitt;  his  travel 
ling  expenses.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
June  1.  Referred  to  the  Board  of  War. 

A.     Ill,  405 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.    York.    To  George  Wash- 

MAY  21  ington  [Valley  Forge].      Transmitting   resolve. 

A.   L.   S.   of  Henry  Laurens.     1  p.     Answered 

Mav  24*  92,56 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  239 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Exchange  and  treatment 

MAY  21  of  prisoners.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 

Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  May  21.     92,  55 

1778  Morris,   Gouverneur.     York.     To   [George]    Washington 

MAY  21  [Valley  Forge].     Excessive  wisdom  of  Congress; 

probable   moves  of   British;  man's  self-interest; 

resignation  [of  Maj.  Gen.  Thomas  Conway].     A. 

L.  S.     3  pp.  22,  178 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Exempting  deserters  from 

-^IAY  22  British  from  military  service.     Broadside.     1  p. 

Printed  by  Hall  &  Sellers.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington  1778,  May  25. 

92,  60 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  23  War,  York].     Troops  sent  to  Fort  Pitt;    diffi 

culty  with  officers.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  Ill,  407 

1778  Morris,   Gouverneur.     York.     To  [George]   Washington 

MAY  23  [Valley  Forge].     Commander  for  Rhode  Island; 

exchange  of  prisoners  and  retaliations.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.  22, 195 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  York],  Exchange  of  prisoners; 
affair  of  Lafayette  [at  Barren  Hill];  evacuation  of 
Philadelphia;  case  of  Capt.  John  Vance's  com 
mission.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  409 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

MAY  25  Washington    [Valley   Forge].     Transmitting  re 

solves  to  be  distributed  among  enemy.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  May  31.* 

92,  58 

1778  Continental    Congress,   Resolves.      Establishment    of    the 

MAY  27  Army;  pay,  rations,  quartermasters  and  others. 

Broadside.      Printed    by  Dunlap.      Enclosed   in 

President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1778, 

June  4.  91,  132 

1778  Howe,  [Sir  William].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  27  ington  [Valley  Forge].     Transmitting  copies  of 

conciliatory  Acts  of  Parliament.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  June  4.  C.  C.  152,  6,  71 


240  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Morris,   Gouverneur.     York.     To    [George]    Washington 

Mxy  27  [Valley  Forge].     Discussion  of  the  rule  of  pro 

motion;  action  of  Congress;  measures  to  be 
adopted  on  evacuation  of  Philadelphia  by  the 
British.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  23,  239 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAY  28  of  Congress,   York],     Enemy's  preparations   to 

evacuate  Philadelphia.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  June  1.  A.  Ill,  411 

1778  "Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  York].  Commission  for  Lt.  Col. 
John  Gibson.  Draft.  1  p.  Read  in  Congress, 
June  3.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     Ill,  413 

1778  Continental  Congiess,  Resolve.     Appointment  of  Commis- 

MAY  28  sary  of  prisoners.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington  1T78,  May  29.  92,  63 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Strength  of  Maj.  Henry 

MAY  28  Lee's   Corps   of   light   dragoons.     A.    D.    S.   of 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  May  29. 

92,  64 

1778  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Valley  Forge.     To  [Henry  Lau- 

MAY  29  rens].     Disagreement  between  the  U .  S.  Commis 

sioners  in  France;  British  Peace  Commissioners; 
military  arrangement.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Washing 
ton.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  89 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,33. 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.      To     George 

MAY  29  Washington   [Valley  Forge],     Transmitting  re 

solves  making  minor  appointments.  A.  L.  8.  of 
Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  May  31.* 

92,  61 

1778  Continental  Congress,    Resolve.     Rank  of   civil   staff   ap- 

MAY  29  pointees.     Broadside.    Printed  b}r  Dunlap     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1778,  June  4.  91,  132 

1778  Clinton,   [Sir]    H[enry].      [Philadelphia.]      To    [George] 

30  Washington   [Valley   Forge].      Transmission   of 

Acts  of  Parliament.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 


WRITING   OF  SAMUEL   BLATCHLEY   WEBB. 


ral  Cong-i 


1778  Continentfj.  Congress,  Resolve.     Strength  of 

Mu  Leo's    (.'<  rps    of    lii;bt    rira--"<>n>.-     A.    I  >. 

Charii'S  Thomson.      1  p.      Kim  •        1   in    A 

^t  10  ovujuvw  ->y 


Continent-el    Congress      President. 

Wrisl.ingtn,,  [Valley  Foi-jro 
solve.>  making  minor  appoin 
Henry  Luiirens.  1  p.  Ann 

Con '.mental  Congress,  Ro.^oJvo.  Kan 
pointees.  Broadside.  Piin 
closed  in  President  ot  (Vnu 

1 7 IS, .' nne  4. 

1778  ion.    '  Bir]    H[enry].      [Philadol| 

M-Av:iO  ;<hiugtou*  [Valley   Forjjf 

Parliament.     Contc 


»>«*• ,,//,/  » 


/  ,/  />;,<•<:  ;„  ,«„  ->,  «//,...,,/,;,,< 


,;,,.,  //  /  * 


/•//  /:,..,  ~      *» 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  241 

In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
June  4.  C.  C.  152,  6,  75 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

MAY  31  of  Congress,  York].    Evacuation  of  Philadelphia; 

disposition  of  public  and  private  stores  left  therein. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  June  2.  Referred 
to  McKean,  Witherspoon  and  James  Smith. 

A.    Ill,  415 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]    To  [Lt.  Gen.]  Sir 

MAY  31  Henry  Clinton  [Philadelphia].     Letters    or    de 

spatches  for  Congress.  Contemporary  copy.  Ip. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
June  4.  C.  C.  152,  6,  79 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  43. 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.      York.      To    George 

MAY  31  Washington  [Valley   Forge].     Transmitting   re 

solves.     A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.     1  p.     An 
swered  June  2.*  92,  65 
1778              Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  the  President 
JuNE  2                         of  Congress   [York].     Proscription  of  Philadel 
phia  loyalists.     Draft.    2pp.    In  handwriting  of 
Robert   Hanson  Harrison.     Read   in    Congress, 
June  4.                                                      A.     Ill,  419 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  51. 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Ration  allowances.     Broad- 

JUNE  2  side.     Printed  by  Dunlap.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  June  4.     91, 132 

1778  Clinton,    [Sir]     H[enry].       Philadelphia.       To    [George] 

JUNE  3  Washington.     Transmitting  conciliatory  Acts  of 

Parliament.      Contemporary    copy.      1    p.      In 

handwriting   of  James  McHenry.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1778, 

June  4.  C.  C.     152,  6,  67 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  4  of  Congress,  York].    Transmitting  letters  from 

Clinton  and  Howe.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.    Read  in  Congress, 

June  6.  A.     HI,  423 

1778               Continental    Congress,    President.      York.      To    [George] 
JUNE  4  Washington  [Valley  Forge].    Forwarding  printed 

28632 — 06 16 


242  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

copies  of  establishment  of  the  army  and  blank 
oaths  of  "Abjuration."  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry 
Laurens.  2  pp.  Answered  June  7.*  91,  130 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Duties  of  committee  of  ar- 

JUNE  4  rangement  of  the  Army.     A.   D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1778,  June  4.  92,  1 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Protection  of  Philadelphia 

JUNE  4  and  property  on  evacuation  by  British.     A.  D.  S. 

of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  June  5. 

92,4 

1778  Roberdeau,    Daniel.      York.     To     [George]    Washington 

JUNE  4  [Valley  Forge].     Application   for  lead  smelters 

from  the  army.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  23,  288 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.      York.      To     George 

JUNE  5  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Measures  respect 

ing  evacuation  of  Philadelphia  by  the  British.  A. 
L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  June 
7.*  91,  2 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

JUNE  6  War,  York].     Want  of  cartouche  boxes.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     Ill,  427 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.      York.      To    [George] 

[JUNE]  6  Washington   [Valley  Forge].     Replies   of   Con 

gress  to  Howe  and  Clinton.  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry 
Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  June  9.*  92,  5 

Dated  in  error  May  6. 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.     York.     To   [Richard,] 

[JUNE]  6  Lord  Howe  [Philadelphia].     Acts  of  Parliament; 

peace.  Auto,  draft  signed  of  Henry  Laurens. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1778,  June  6.  The  same  letter  to 
Sir  Henry  Clinton.  92,  7 

Dated  in  error  May  t>. 

1778  Washington.  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  7  of  Congress,  York].     Arrival  of  the  British  peace 

commissioners.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
June  i).  Referred  to  R.  H.  Lee,  S.  Adams,  and 
Marchant.  A.  Ill,  429 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  243 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     York.     To  [George]  Washington  [Val- 

JUNE  8  ley  Forge].     Delay  in  the  Ticonderoga  investi 

gation;  trouble  among  the  commissioners  in 
France.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  23,  330 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  President 

JuNE  9  of  Congress,  York].     Letters  of  Lord  Howe  and 

Sir  Henry  Clinton;  passport  for  Dr  [Adam]  Fer 
guson.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenry.  Read  in  Congress  June  11.  Referred 
to  R.  H.  Lee,  S.  Adams  and  Marchant. 

A.     Ill,  431 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [Lt.  Gen.]  Sir 

JuxE9  Henry    Clinton     [Philadelphia].      Passport    for 

[Dr.  Adam]  Ferguson.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
June  9.  C.  C.  152,  6,  93 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [Francis]  Dana 

JUNE  9  [York].    Requesting  his  presence  in  camp.    Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     Ill,  433 

1778  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Payment    for    officers 

JUNE  9  rations.    Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  June  14.  92,  16 

1778  Board  of  War.     York.     To  [George]  Washington  [Valley 

JrxE9  Forge].     Blankets    from    North    Carolina;   car 

tridge-boxes;  shoes.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pick 
ering,  jr.  2pp.  Answered  June  15.*  27,344 

1778  British  Peace  Commissioners.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Presi 

dent  and  members  of  Congress  [York].  Propo 
sition  for  cessation  of  hostilities;  designs  of 
France,  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  5  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Henry  Laurens.  Enclosed  in 
Laurens  to  Washington,  1778,  June  18.  24,  58 
1778  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry].  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Wash- 

JcNE  9  ington  [Valley  Forge].     Arrival  of  British  Peace 

Commissioners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
June  9.  C.  C.  152,  6,  91 

1778  Duane,  James;  Volkert   P.  Louw.     Albany    [New  York]. 

JUNE  9  To  [George  Washington,  Valley  Forge].     Errand 


244  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

of  the  Seneca  chiefs;  depredations  and  conditions 
on  the  northern  frontier.  Contemporary  *'0py. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1778,  June  21.  C.  C.  152,  6,  131 

1778  Morris,  Gouverneur.  York.  To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  9  [Valley  Forge].  Arrangement  of  army;  meas 

ures  on  evacuation  of  Philadelphia;  minor  mili 
tary  matters.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  23,  342 

1778  Washington,  George.  Valley  Forge.  To  [the  President 

JUNE  10  of  Congress,  York].  Maj.  [Richard]  Campbell's 

commission.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  June 
15.  Referred  to  Board  of  War.  "(Acted 
upon)"  A.  Ill,  435 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the  President 

JUNE  11  of  Congress,  York].    Transmitting  letters.    Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress  June  13.  A.     Ill,  437 

[1778]  Washington,  George.  Valley  Forge.  To  Henry  Laurens 

[JUNE  11]  [York].  Opening  of  letters;  caution  in  delivery 

[of  epistles  from  the  British  Peace  Commission 
ers].  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  93 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  57. 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

JUNE  11  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Passport  for  [Dr.] 

Adam  Ferguson;  inquiry  into  the  late  Quarter 
master-General  [Thomas  Mifflin]'s  conduct. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered 
June  15.*  92,  9 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Inquiry  into  conduct  of 

JUNE  11  Maj.  Gen.  [Thomas]  Mifflin,  late  Quartermaster 

General.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1778,  June  11.  92,  11 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Report  of  Board  of  War  on  Expedi- 

JUNE  11  tion  into  the  Indian  country;   recommendations 

etc.     Contemporary  copy,  attested   by   Charles 
Thomson.     4  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1778,  June  14.  92,  14 
1778               Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Report  of  Board  of  War 
JUNE  11                        on  the  Indian  situation;  causes  of  the  raids;  hos 
tile  and  friendly  tribes;   reduction  of   Detroit; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  245 

expedition  against  the  Senecas.  Contemporary 
copy.  4:  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1778,  July  27.  25,  86 

1778  Dana,  Francis.  York.  To  [George]  Washington  [Valley 

Forge].  Work  of  arranging  the  army.  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  24,  5 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.  York.  To  [George] 

JuxE  14  Washington  [Valley  Forge].  Address  of  British 

Peace  Commissioners;  rations  to  officers;  cer 
tain  appointments.  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens. 
1  p.  Answered  June  15.*  92,  12 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.  York.  To  [Gov.]  George  Johnstone, 

JUNE  14  Philadelphia.  The  Peace  Commissioners;  atti 

tude  of  Congress.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Laurens.  Enclosed  in  Laurens 
to  Washington,  1778,  June  18.  24,  61 

1778  Washington,  George.  [Valley  Forge.]  To  [the  President 

JUNE  15  of  Congress,  York].  Value  of  rations;  case  of 

[Maj.]  Gen.  [Thomas]  Mifflin;  evacuation  of  Phila 
delphia;  exchange  of  prisoners.  Draft.  2pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress  June  18.  Referred  to  the  Board  of 
War  "  who  are  directed  to  report  to  Congress  the 
grounds  &  terms  upon  which  the  exchange  of 
prisoners  between  Genl.  Washington  &  Genl. 
Clinton  has  taken  place."  A.  Ill,  439 

1778  Washington,    George.     Valley   Forge.     To  Joseph  Reed 

JrNE  15  [York].     His  letter  to  Gov.  [George]  Johnstone. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  105 

1778  Washington,  George.  [Valley  Forge.]  Orders  establish- 

JUNE  15  ing  the  office  of  Inspector-General;  plan  of  duties 

etc.  "Extract  from  the  Orders.  Rob.  H.  Harri 
son.''  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1778,  June  18?  C.C.  152,6,111 

1778  Washington,  George.     Valley  Forge.     To  [the  Board  of 

JUNE  15  War,  York].     Blankets;  draft  of  mechanics  and 

workmen  from  the  ranks;  cannisters  to  supply 

the  place  of  cartouche  boxes.     Draft.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.        A.     Ill,  443 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [Daniel  Rober- 

JuNE  15  deau,  York].     Men  from  the  ranks  to  work  at 

the  lead  mines.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  James  McHenry.  A.     Ill,  447 


246  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Knox,  H[enrj].     [White  Plains.]      To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNE  15  ton  [White  Plains].      Embarrassment  caused  by 

regulations  of  Congress  of  Feb.  12.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard 
Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1778,  Aug.  3. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  205 

1778  Board  of  War,  [York,  Pennsylvania.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

JUNE  16  ington   [Valley  Forge].      Need   of  arms   in  the 

Northern  army.     A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering, 

jr.     2  pp.  95,  89 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

JUNE  17  Washington  [Valley  Forge].     Enclosing  certain 

commissions,  resolves,  letters,  etc.     A.  L.  S.  of 

Henry  Laurens.     1  p.  92,  17 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.     York.     To  the  Earl  of 

JUNE  17  Carlisle,  William  Eden  and  [Gov.]  George  John- 

stone  [Philadelphia].  British  disposition  for 
peace.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778, 
June  17.  92,  21 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Correspondence  with  the 

JUNE  17  enemy.     A.  D.  S.  of   Charles  Thomson.      1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1777,  June  17.  92,  19 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the  President 

JuNK  18  of  Congress,  York].     Evacuation  of  Philadelphia 

has  taken  place;  army  is  in  pursuit.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress  June  20.  Referred  to  the 
Committee  of  Intelligence.  A.  HI,  449 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890.    7,  66. 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the  President 

JUNE  18  of  Congress,   York].     Correspondence  with  the 

British  Peace  Commissioners;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Bene 
dict]  Arnold  to  command  in  Philadelphia.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress  June  20.  A.  Ill,  451 

Printed.  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  68. 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Valley  Forge.]     To  [the  President 

JUNE  18  of  Congress,  York].     Baron    Steuben's   visit  to 

Congress;  promotion  of  Capt.  [Caleb]  Gibbs;  the 


CORKESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  247 

commander  in  chief's  guard.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     Ill,  445 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  66, 
note. 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     York.     To  George  Washington  [Valley 

JUNE  18  Forge].      British  Peace   Commissioners;    corre 

spondence  with  members  of  Congress;  power  of 
Congress  over  private  letters.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 

24,  52 

1778  Board  of  War.     [York.]    To  [George]  Washington  [Valley 

JUNE  19  Forge].      Detaching  troops  for  defense  of   the 

western  frontier.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Picker 
ing,  jr.  2pp.  Answered  June  22.*  95,102 

1778  Washington,  George.      [Doylestown,  Pennsylvania.]     To 

JUNE  20  [the  President  of  Congress,  York].     Pursuit  of 

the  enemy.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
June  23.  A.  Ill,  455 

1778  Continental   Congress,   President.      York.      To    [George] 

JUNE  20  Washington  [Doylestown].    Ticonderoga  investi 

gation;  British  Peace  Commission.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  June  28.* 

92,  22 

1778  Washington,  George.     "  10  miles  from  Coryell's"  [Ferry, 

JJ-'XE  21  New  Jersey].     To    [the  President   of]  Congress 

[York].  Visit  of  Seneca  chiefs  to  camp.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  A.  Ill,  457 

1778  Washington,  George.     Near  Coryeirs.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  22  of  Congress,  York].    Route  of  the  enemy.    Draft. 

1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  A.  Ill,  461 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,73. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Near  Coryell's.     To  the  Board  of 

JUNE  22  War  [York],     Indian  war  in  the  Western  Depart 

ment;  companies  ordered  thither;  question  of 
commander.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  463 

1778  Continental   Congress,  President.      [York]      To   [George] 

JUNE  25        •  Washington  [Kingston,  New  Jersey].     Adjourn 

ment  of  Congress  to  Philadelphia.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  11 


248 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Troops  to  be  raised  by 

JUNE  25  Massachusetts;  Rhode  Island  battalion;  arms  for 

[Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan;  building  of  armed 
galleys.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 
Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  92,  24 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.     [York.]     To   [George] 

JUNE  27  Washington    [near    Englishtown,    New   Jerse}']. 

Note  of  resolves  transmitted.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  15 

1778  Washington,    George.     Englishtown   [New   Jersey].     To 

JUNE  28  [the  President  of  Congress,  York].     The  military 

situation.      Draft.     2    pp.     In    handwriting    of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     Ill,  465 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  76. 

177g  Monmouth,  (Battle  of).    Return  of  killed,  wounded  and  miss- 

jUNE  28  ing  of  the  Continental  Army.     A.  D.  of  Tench 

Tilghman.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1778,  July  1.     C.  C.     152,  6,  159 
1778  Washington,    George.     "Fields    near    Monmouth    Court 

JUNE  29  House."    To  [the  President  of  Congress,  York]. 

Brief  announcement  of  the  engagement  at  Mon 
mouth.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand  writing  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  467 

1778  Washington,  George.     Englishtown.     To   [the   President 

JULY  1  of    Congress,    York].     Account   of   preliminary 

mancevers  and  the  battle  of  Monmouth.  Draft. 
9  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.  Ill,  469 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  78. 

[1778]  Washington,  George.     [New  Brunswick,  New  Jersey.]     To 

[JULY  7]  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.]    Move 

ments  of  enemy;  unsettled  state  of  rank.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son  and  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress, 
July  9.  A.  Ill,  481 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  93. 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  7  [New  Brunswick].     Publication  of  Washington's 

letters  to  Congress;  the  victory  at  Monmouth. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  24,  277 

1778  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JuLY  8  [George]  Washington  [near  New  Brunswick,  New 

Jersey].     Thanks   of    Congress   for   movements 


CORKESPONDENCE    OF    GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  249 

preceding  and  during  battle  of  Monmouth. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered 
July  12*.  91,225 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Committee  to  arrange  the 

JULY  9  army.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Henry 

Laurens.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  July  11.  91,  124 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

JULY  10  [George]  Washington  [near  Paramus,  New  Jer 

sey],  Accounts  of  D'Estaing's  fleet;  British  naval 
strength  at  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Lau 
rens.  2  pp.  Answered  July  14.*  91,  118 

1778  Washington,    George.       Paramus.       To   Henry  Laurens 

JULY  I1  [Philadelphia].     Thanks  of  Congress  on  occasion 

of  the  battle  of  Monmouth.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

P.     I,  pt.  II,  109 

1778  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  11  [George]  Washington  [Paramus].     Transmitting 

resolves;   suggested  attack  on  British  at  Rhode 

Island;  adoption  of  word  "America."     A.  L.  S. 

of  Henry  Laurens.     2  pp.     Answered  July  22.* 

91,  122 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Washington's  cooperation 

JULY  11  with  D'Estaing.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1778,  July  11.  91,  120 
1778              Continental   Congress,   Resolve.      Militia  for  cooperation 
JULY  11                        with  the  French.     Contemporary  copy,  attested 
by  Henry  Laurens.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  July  11. 

91,  121 

1778  Washington,   George.     Paramus.     To  [the   President   of 

JULY  12  Congress,    Philadelphia].     March   of  the  army; 

French  fleet's  arrival.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  July  15.  A.  Ill,  483 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,96. 

1778  [Washington,  George.]      Paramus.      To    William   Henry 

JULY  12  Drayton    [Philadelphia].      Approbation    of    his 

countrymen;  friendship.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  P.  1,  pt.  II,  111 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    5,439. 


250  LIBKAEY   OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Washington,  George.      Paramus.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  14  Congress,   Philadelphia].      Communication   with 

the  French  fleet  and  movement  of  army.     Draft. 

2pp.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.     Head 

in  Congress,  July  17.  A.     Ill,  487 

1778  Washington,    George.      Paramus.     To   Comte   D'Estaing 

JULY  14  [off   Sandy  Hook?]     Strength   of   British  fleet; 

facilities  for  correspondence,  etc.  Contemporary 
copy.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  July  22.  C.  C.  152,  6,  191 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,  99. 

1778  Washington,    George.      Paramus.     To   Comte   D'Estaing 

JULY  15  [off  Sandy  Hook?]     Present  of  live  stock.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1778,  July  28. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  197 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Prisoners  taken  by  the 

JULY  15  French.    Contemporary  cop}^  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1778,  July  17.  91,  125 

1778  Washington,  George.     Haverstraw  Bay  [New  York].     To 

JULY  17  Comte  D'Estaing  [off  Sand}T  Hook?].     Co-opera 

tion.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  July 
22.  C.  C.  152,  6,  193 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    6,101. 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  17  [George]  Washington  [Haverstraw,  New  York]. 

Transmitting  resolves.     A.  L.  S.  of  Henry  Lau- 

rens.     1  p.         Answered  July  22.*  91,  126 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  18  [Haverstraw].     Letters   for    Comte    D'Estaing; 

letter  from  the   British   Peace  Commissioners. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  24,  347 

1778  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Albany.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  19  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Expedition     against 

Indian  country;    Oneida  and  Tuscarora   chiefs. 

Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1778,  July  27.         25,  91 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  251 

1778  Washington,  George.     Near  White  Plains  [New  York]. 

JULY  22  To   [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia]. 

D'Estaing's  project  against  New  York;  expedition 
to  Rhode  Island;  Indians  on  the  Western  fron 
tier.  Draft.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison  and  James  McHenry  ?.  Read  in 
Congress,  July  27.  Referred  to  Board  of  War 
in  what  respects  Capt.  Gibbs.  A.  Ill,  -191 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  108. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Near  White  Plains.     To  the  Presi- 

JuLY  22  dent       of      Congress      [Philadelphia].       Baron 

D'Arendt's  resignation.     Draft  signed.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  John  Laurens.  A.     Ill,  495 

1778  Washington,]  G[eorge].    White  Plains.   To  Henry  Laurens 

JULY  24  [Philadelphia].     Captures  by  American  vessels; 

British  Peace  Commissioners'  letter;  Chevalier  de 

la  Neufville  and  foreign  officers  in  the  arnvy; 

Baron    Steuben's    desires.      Draft.      4  pp.      In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

P.     I,  pt.  II,  113 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  119. 

1778  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Deferring     expedition 

JuLY  25  against  Detroit;  Brig.  Gen.  [Lachlan]  Macintosh's 

expedition  against  Indian  towns;  Virginia  troops. 

Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1778,  July  27.          25,  88 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

JULY  26  of    Congress,  Philadelphia].     The    question    of 

Baron  Steuben's  command.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in 
Congress,  Aug.  1.  Referred  to  Reed,  Boudinot 
and  Chase.  A.  Ill,  497 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,124. 

1778  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington 

JuLY  2/  [White  Plains].    Expeditions  into  the  Indian  coun 

try;  the  Six  Nations;  news  from  the  frontier. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  3  pp.  25,  84 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  28  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Decision  respecting  the 

court  of  inquiry  on  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Israel]  Putnam. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  4.  Referred 
to  Hosmer,  R.  H.  Lee  and  Scudder. 

A.     Ill,  499 


252  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  28  [White  Plains].     The  Invalid  Corps.     A.  L.  S.  of 

Richard  Peters.     1  p.  95,  211 

1778  Phillips,  W[illiam].    Cambridge  [Massachusetts].    ToMaj. 

JuLY29  Gen.  [William]  Heath  [Boston].   Clothingfor  Con 

vention  troops;  officer  to  go  to  Canada.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  Jn  handwriting  of  James  Mc- 
Henry.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  17T8,  Aug.  16.  C.  C.  152,  6,  261 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

JuLY  30  [George]  Washington  [White  Plains].     Military 

appointments;  brevets  for  foreigners.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Henry  Laurens.  1  p.  Answered  Aug.  7.* 

91,  128 

1778  Keppel,  Augustus,  Viscount].     [H.  M.  S.]  Victory,  at  Sea. 

JULY  30  To    Philip   Stephens    [Whitehall].     Account   of 

engagement  between  French  and  British  fleets 
with  list  of  British  losses.  Contemporary  copy. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Oct.  14.  C.  C.  152,  6,  403 

1778  Sullivan,  John.     Providence  [Rhode  Island].     To  [George 

AuG-  1  Washington,  White  Plains].     The  military  situa 

tion  in  Rhode  Island.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Aug.  3.  C.  C.  152,  6,  209 

1778  Morris,  Gouverneur.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

AuG-  2  ington  [White  Plains].     Baron  de  la  Neufville's 

brevet;  victory  at  Monmouth  and  the  aftermath. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  25,  116 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Disputes  of  rank; 
confusion  in  the  cavalry  service;  Rhode  Island 
expedition;  D'Estaing;  Clothier  general.  Draft. 
8  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  10.  A.  Ill,  503 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  137. 

Washington,  George.     Wrhite  Plains.     To  [the  Board  of 
1778  War,  Philadelphia].     Arguments  against  the  pro- 

AuG-  3  posed  expedition  into  the  Indian  country.     Draft. 

6pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     Ill,  511 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  131. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  253 

1778  D'Estaing,  [Charles  Henri  Theodar,  Comte].     At  sea.     To 

AUG.  3  [George]    Washington   [White    Plains].     Disap 

pointments  at  Sandy  Hook;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John] 
Sullivan;  health  of  the  fleet;  Lt.  Col.  [John] 
Laurens;  general  arrangements.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  (In  French.)  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Aug.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  219 

1778  Laurens,  John.     Providence  [Rhode  Island].     To  [George] 

AUG.  4  Washington  [White  Plains].     Journal  of  opera 

tions  of  French  fleet  at  Rhode  Island  from  July 
25  to  Aug.  4.  Contemporary  copy.  16  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry,  Tench  Tilgh- 
inan  and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Aug.  7.  C.  C.  152,  6,  223 

1778  [Heath,   William.]      Boston.      To   [George   Washington, 

AUG.  6  White  Plains].    Convention  officer  to  go  to  Canada 

by  way  of  the  lakes.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Aug.  16. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  259 

1778  Sullivan,  John.     Providence  [Rhode  Island].     To  [George] 

AUG.  6  Washington    [White    Plains].      Destruction    of 

British  frigates;  tardiness  of  militia.  Contem 
porary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1778,  Aug.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  251 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].         Major    [Caleb] 

Gibbs's  commission;  advices  from  Rhode  Island; 
fire  in  New  York  Cit}^.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Aug.  10.  A.  Ill,  517 

1778  Washington,  George.     [WThite  Plains.]     To  [the  President 

AUG.  7  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Transmitting  copies 

of  Comte  D'Estaing's  letters.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Aug.  10.  A.  Ill,  519 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     Extract  of  General 

AUG.  7  Orders.       Establishment    of    rank    of    dragoon 


254  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

officers.  D.  S.:  "S.  Moylan.  Col.  C.  L.  D." 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1778,  Sept.  23.  C.  C.  152,  6,  379 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  9  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     British  fleet  sailing 

from  New  York.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     Ill,  521 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  9  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].      Employment    of 

Hessian  officers  who  wish  to  join  the  Continental 
Army.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug. 
18.  Referred  to  the  Board  of  War.  A.  111,523 
1778  Washington,  George.  White  Plains.  To  Richard  H[enry] 

AUG.  9  Lee  [Philadelphia].     Resignation  of  Col.  [Alex 

ander]  Spotswood.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Washington. 

A.     Ill,  525 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  11  Congress     [Philadelphia].     Military    chest     ex 

hausted.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  Ill,  529 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  13  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     News  from  Rhode 

Island;  minor  military  matters.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read 
in  Congress,  Aug.  15.  A.  Ill,  531 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.         Philadelphia.         To 

AUG.  13  [George]   Washington    [White    Plains].     Trans 

mitting  resolves  and  sundry  papers  relating  to 
British  Peace  Commissioners.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  44 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  16  of    Congress,   Philadelphia].     Clothing   for   the 

Convention  troops.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Referred  to 
Chase,  Duer  and  R.  H.  Lee.  A.  Ill,  533 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Advices  from  Rhode 
Island.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Aug.  21. 

A.     Ill,  535 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  153. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  255 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

AUG.  16  [George]    Washington,    "White    Plains.     Corre 

spondence;  papers  relative  to  charges  against 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Arthur]  St.  Clair;  various  resolves. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  46 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  19  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Situation  in  Rhode 

Island;  reenlistments.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  .Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  HI,  537 

1778  Washington,  G[eorge].     White  Plains.     To   Henry  Lau- 

AUG.  20  rens  [Philadelphia].     Conduct  of  Gov.  [George] 

Johnstone;  trouble   caused  by   French  officers. 

Draft.    2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  129 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  K.  Y.    1890.    7,  155. 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.         Philadelphia.         To 

AI-G.  20  [George]  Washington,  White  Plains.     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  49 

1778  Continental    Congress,   President.         Philadelphia.         To 

AUG.  20  [George]   Washington.     White  Plains.     Enclos 

ing  Committee  report  on  letter  relating  to  Baron 
Steuben.     Letter-book  copy.        C.  C.     13,  II,  51 
1778  Continental  Army,  Council  of  War.  White  Plains.    Degrees 

AuG-  20  of  punishment  in  the  army.    Contemporary  copy. 

4   pp.     In     handwriting    of     Tench    Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Aug.  31.  C.  C.     152,  6,  317 
1778              Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 
AUG.  21                       of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Advices  from  Rhode 
Island;  ships  returning  to  Sandy  Hook.     Draft. 
1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  25.  A.     Ill,  539 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  21  of   Congress,  Philadelphia].     Memorial  of   Col. 

[Moses]    Rawlings  and    the  Maryland    officers. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.    Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  25.    Referred 

to  the  Board  of  War.  A.     Ill,  541 

1778  D'Estaing,    [Charles     Henri    Theodat,    Comte].     [Rhode 

AUG.  21  Island]    To  Maj.   Gen.  [John]  Sullivan  [Before 

Newport].     Sailing  for  Boston;  condition  of  fleet; 

orders   from    the   king.      Contemporary    copy. 


256 

3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
(In  French.)  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  17T8,  Aug.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  297 

English  translation  of  same  in  handwriting  of 
Charles  Thomson.     3  pp.  C.  C.     152,  6,  301 

1778  Greene,  N[athanaet].    On  board  the  Languedoc.    To  Comte 

AUG.  21  D'Estaing.     Remonstrance  against  French  fleet 

leaving  for  Boston;  urging  attack.  Contemporary 
copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Aug.  25.  C.  C.  152,  6,  293 

1778  Continental  Army,  General  Officers.     Before  Newport.    To 

AI-G.  22  [Comte  D'Estaing,  Rhode  Island].   Protest  against 

French  fleet  going  to  Boston.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  1778,  Aug.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  305 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  23  [George]  Washington,  White  Plains.    Proceedings 

of  Maj.  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee's  court-martial  before 

Congress.    Letter-book  copy,  marked  "  not  sent" 

C.  C.     13,  II,  51 

1778  Sullivan,    John.      Before   Newport   [Rhode    Island].     To 

AUG.  23  [George]  Washington  [White  Plains].     Sailing  of 

French  fleet  for  Boston;  delicate  situation.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress  1778,  Aug.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  289 

1778  Sullivan,  John.     Before  Newport.    To  the  General  Officers 

AUG.  23  in  camp.     Questions  as  to  operations  of  the  army. 

Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

James  McHenry.     Enclosed    in   Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Aug.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  309 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  24  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Transmitting  letter 

from  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     Ill,  545 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  257 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  25  Of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Situation  in  Rhode 

Island.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  28. 

A.     Ill,  547 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  Henr}T  Laurens 

AUG.  25  [Philadelphia].     Need  of  gold  for  secret  service. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  141 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7, 163, 
note. 

1778  Washington,  George.      White  Plains.      To  the  Board  of 

AUG.  28  War  [Philadelphia].      Returns  of  officers;  rank, 

etc.      Draft.     1   p.      In  handwriting  of   Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  A.     HI,  549 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  28  [George]  Washington,  White  Plains.     Printing 

of  proceedings  of  court-martial  of  Maj.  Gen. 
[Charles]  Lee;  transmitting  resolve.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  55 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  29  [White  Plains].     Hard  money  for  special  uses; 

attitude  of  British  Peace  Commissioners;  minor 

matters    and    the   present    situation.      A.  L.  S. 

2  pp.  25,  276 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  30  [George]  Washington,  [White  Plains].  Money  for 

secret  service;  Capt.  Josiah  Stoddard's  memorial. 

Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  II,  57 

1778  Continental  Army,  Artillery.     Captain-Lieutenants  [White 

AUG.  30  Plains].     To[George  Washington,  White  Plains]. 

Pay  question.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Peter  Presley  Thornton?  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Apr.  24.  C.  C.  152,  7,  271 

1778  [Heath,   William.]      Boston.      To    [George   Washington, 

AUG.  30  White  Plains],     Supplies  wanted  by  the  French 

fleet.  [Extract  of  letter.]  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Sep.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  349 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  31  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Commissions  in  Ar- 

mand's  corps;  contentions  of  Du  Portail;  capital 

28632— C6 17 


258  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

punishment  in  the  Army;  situation  in  Rhode 
Island.  Draft,  -t  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  3. 
Referred  to  the  Board  of  War.  A.  Ill,  551 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Arc;.  31  [George]  Washington,  White  Plains.    Enlistment 

of   militia   for   the   war;    bountj^.      Letter-book 

copy.  C.  C.     13,  II,  60 

1778  Morris,  Gouverneur.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

AUG.  31  ington    [White   Plains].     Recruiting   the   army; 

hard  money  bounty.     A.  L.  8.     1  p.          25,  311 

[1778]  Collier,  William.    [Quebec?]     Report  respecting  American 

[AUG.  ?]  prisoners  started  toward  Boston.     Contemporary 

copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 

to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  26.  93,  325 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  1  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Retreat    from    Rhode 

Island.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Referred  to  the  Committee  of 

Intelligence.  A.     IV,  pt.  I.     1 

1778  Washington,  George.     White   Plains.     To   Silas    Deane, 

SEP.  2  Philadelphia.    Exchange  of  Col.  [Samuel  Blatch- 

ley]  Webb;  news  from  Rhode  Island.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  3 

1778  Sullivan,   John.     Providence.     To  [George  Washington, 

SEP.  3  White  Plains].     Protest  of  officers  against  French 

fleet  going  to  Boston.  Contemporary  copy.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Sep.  4.  C.  C.  152,  6,  333 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

SEP-  4  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Retreat  from  Rhode 

Island;   arrival   of   [Sir  Peter]  Parker  off  New 

York.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  7. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  5 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

SEP.  4  of   Congress,   Philadelphia].     Protest  of   Conti 

nental  officers  to  Comte  D'Estaing;  designs  of 
enemy;  bounty  for  enlistments.  Draft.  5  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  7 

Printed:  Writing  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,175. 


COKKESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  259 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  Henry  Laurens 

SEP.  4  [Philadelphia].     Report  of  Lt.  Col.  [John]  Lau- 

rens's  bravery  at  Rhode  Island;  return  of  gold. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  147 

1778  Washington,]  G[eorge].     White  Plains.     To  Gouverneur 

SEP.  5  Morris    [Philadelphia].     Danger   in   bounties  of 

coin.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  149 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  179. 

1778  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

SEP-  5  [George]  Washington,  White  Plains.     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  63 

1778  Continental  Army,  Blankets.     White   Plains.     Return   of 

SEP.  6  blankets  wanting  in  the  several  brigades.    Tabular 

statement.  D.  S.  of  Alexander  Scammell.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Sep.  7.  C.  C.  152,  6,  345 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

SEP.  7  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Provisions  and  wood 

for  French  fleet;  want  of  blankets.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  10.  Referred  to  Board 
of  War.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  13 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP-  10  [George]  Washington,  White  Plains.  ,  Acknowl 

edging  letters  and  transmitting  resolves.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  72 

1778  Gates,  Horatio,  Jacob  Bayley  and  Moses  Hazen.     White 

SEP.  10  Plains.     To  [George  Washington,  White  Plains]. 

Report  on  proposed  expedition  to  Canada;  routes, 
supplies,  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  5  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  John  Laurens.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Sep.  12.  C.  C.  152,  6,  359 

1778  Washington,]  G[eorge].   White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

SEP.  12  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Inspector-General 

ship  and  Baron  Steuben's  appointment;  out 
rages  of  British;  position  of  Continental  Army. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  14. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  19 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    7,189, 
note. 


260  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  [the  President 

SEP-  12  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Proposed  expedition 

to  Canada  and  preparations  necessary.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Head  in  Congress,  Sep.  15.  Referred  to  Lee  and 
Drayton.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  15 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  191. 

1778  Washington,  George.     White  Plains.     To  Henry  Laurens 

SEP-  12  [Philadelphia].     Gov.  [George]  Johnstone;  Mons. 

Galvan;   letters;   Gerard   [de  Rayneval].     Auto. 

draft  signed.     2  pp.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  153 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7,  193. 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  12  [George]  Washington,  White  Plains.     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  terms  of  Saratoga  Convention  and 
miscellaneous  militaiy  matters.  Letter-book 
copy  with  postscript  in  handwriting  of  Henry 
Laurens.  C.  C.  13,  II,  75 

[1778]  [Clark,  John  jr.  and  James  Johnston.]     Plan  for  settling 

[SKP.  12]  back  ration  accounts.      A.  D.  of  Clark.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  preceding  entry.  95,  295 

1778  Clark,  John  jr.  and  James  Johnston.     [Philadelphia.]     To 

George  Washington  [White  Plains].  Settlement 
of  ration  accounts.  A.  L.  S.  of  Clark,  signed 
also  by  Johnston.  1  p.  95,  293 

1778  Washington,   George.     White  Plains.     To  the  Board  of 

SEP-  14  War  [Philadelphia].     Clothing,  hats,  shoes  etc.; 

cartouche  boxes;  prisoners  at  Easton  [Pennsyl 
vania].  Draft.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  25 

1778  Continental  Army,  Board  of  General  Officers.    White  Plains. 

SEP.  15  Settlement  of  rank  of  artillery  field  officers.    Con 

temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1778,  Sep.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  <),  875 

1778  Continental     Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

SEP.  16  [George]  Washington  [White  Plains].     Magazines 

for    projected   winter    expedition   into   Canada; 
clothing,  snowshoes  and  other  supplies.     Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.     II,  82 
1778               [Greene,  Nathanael.]     Boston.     To  [George]  Washington 
SEP.  16                         [White    Plains].     Exorbitant    price   of    forage. 
[Extract  of  letter.]     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 


WRITING  OF  ALEXANDER  CONTEE  HANSON. 


Pi-  -sclent. 


'v'       '.<•  Pl;iin>.        1". 
••'•..  [<:Jeorj>t'j  J 


P.     K 


jjostscript   in 

! Clark,  -I  ui<(  James  Johns 

•  Ion   account-. 
:M  preceding 

...  .  . 

•SKK  '-  '  .v  >hingtoi,  jWhii 

•  accounts.      A.    I 


W  v:  ;:  '.  Uty '  u-  •  '  \i  ' ' .         V\  U)  tt'      '    !'t  i  .  •  •  I  i )     Tl  1C      !V  );l  !V 

;';  iladelphiaj.     riotlnou.   hat-,  -iio-'- 

•^oxes:   prisoner-^  at  La-it  on     }'''i::.   \l- 
^rai't.     5  pp.    In  liai'.J\vriti"iL>-  "1  J{t>t»-: 
!  f:irrison.  A.      1\'.  [>t    !.  v1" 

1778  Continenta]  A  r .    ^,  Board  of  General  Officers.     WlMc-j^um-. 

Sc  ;       !*'nt  of  rank  of  artillery  field  offiiVis.    <'<>n 
teiu  -'"py-    2pp.    Inhandwritingof  TiMU'i 

Til<rhii<.;         F.nclo^cd  in  Washington  f<>  t'ic  { d  - 

identc?  t     Msrr-,   .  ITT8,  Sep.  Si3. 

( •    n        i  K  o    .      •  •  — 

1778  Continental     Congaes«.     President.         i'uti.-u!-  , 

(Georg-ej  WaiUiinjfton[Whitc  r,ain.>i 
for    project*  i    winter    expt  >i-iion    iiii« 

clothing,   SlU  i  v\  •:••-.   -   ;t;!<i   <ithc:    -lUpplit  •-. 

fx«>k  eopy.  C 

1778  ;Greeu«,   Nulhanaei.  j     liostoi       To  lOeor^!  W 

MJI-.  it;  j  \Viuto    Plains].      ivvi.rJiiTasjt    pri«-   o 

iKxtvaet  of  letter.;     i  •.•nt«-u.1.x>r-ivv  co 


5 


~i-  *  ^  s.     '**-<-. 


*-<f-c 


£~^-"V»  *-^1/  €.    t)         — — 

'     / 


/ 


COREESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  261 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghnmn.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Sep.  23.  C.  C.  152,  6,  381 

1778  Washington,  George.     West  Point  [New  York].     To  the 

SEP.  19  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia],    Enlistment  of  pris 

oners  and  deserters;  clothing  for  cavalry.    Draft. 

2  pp.    In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt,  1,  29 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg  [New  York].     To 

SEP.  22  the  several  States.    Need  of  forage;  exorbitant 

prices  demanded.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Sep.  23.  C.  C.  152,  0,  373 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  [the  President 

SEP.  23  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Purchase  of  flour; 

expense  of  the  horse  troops;  teams;  claims  against 

the   Quartermaster;  position    of    army.     Draft. 

3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.     Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  28.     Referred  to 
Committee    on  Col.   Elaine's   memorial    and  H. 
Hollingsworth's  letter.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  33 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7,  197, 
note. 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  27  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Trans 

mitting  resolve;  commission  of  Lt.  Col.  to  John 
[Jean  Baptiste]  Ternant.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  91 

1778  Washington,  George.    Fredericksburg.    To  [the  President 

SEP.  29  of   Congress  Philadelphia].     French  interest  in 

exchange  of  prisoners;  surprise  of  Col.  [George] 
Baylor's  troop ;  minor  military  maneuvers.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read 
in  Congress,  Oct.  5.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  35 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Committee.     Enlistment  of  prisoners 

SEP.  30  and   deserters;    Pulaski's   corps.      A.    L.    S.    of 

Joseph  Heed.     4  pp.  27,  79 

Committee  on  arrangement  of  the  army:  Reed,  Lovell,  and  Wither- 
spoon. 

[1778]  [Armand-Tufin,  Charles;   Marquis  de  la  Rouerie.]     [White 

[SEP.?]  Plains.]    Arrangement  of  officers  in  corps.    A.  D. 

2  pp.       Endorsed  by  Charles   Thomson:   "wch. 

Genl.     Washington     can     not     confirm."      Re- 


262  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

ferred  to  Board  of  War.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Sep. 
23.  C.  C.  152,  6,  383 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.       [Philadelphia]       To 

OCT.  2  [George]  Washington   [Fishkill].     Transmitting 

resolve.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  II,  93 

1778  Washington,    George.      Fishkill    [New    York].     To   [the 

OCT.  3  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Movement 

of    troops;     surprise    of    Baylor's    detachment. 

Draft,  marked  "Copy."     2pp.     In  handwriting 

of  George  Baylor.     Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  7. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  39 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    7,203. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fishkill.     To  Henry  Laureus  [Phil- 

OCT.  3  adelphia].     Intelligence  of  British  plans;  reasons 

operating  against  truth  of   same.      Auto,  draft 

signed.     3  pp.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  165 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    7,205, 
note. 

1778  Washington,]  G[eorge].     Fishkill.     To  [Gouverneur  Mor- 

OCT.  4  ris,  Philadelphia].     Queries  as  to  the  situation; 

extravagant  prices;  finances:  temper  of  the  army. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     4  pp.          P.     I,  pt.  II,  173 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    7,208. 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Fishkill.]     To  the  Board  of  War 

OCT.  5  [Philadelphia].     Clothing;  lack  of  shoes.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  41 

1778  Lee,  Richard  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

OCT.  5  ington  [Fishkill].      Reenlisting  army;  deprecia 

tion  of  currency;  designs  of  British;  rise  in 
price  of  flour.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  27,  62 

1778  Washington,   George.      Fishkill.      To   [the   President   of 

OCT.  6  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Lafayette's  request  for 

a  furlough  to  return  to  France.  Draft.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Oct.  13.  Referred  to  R.  H.  Lee,  Writher- 
spoon,  S.  Adams,  and  Drayton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  43 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    7,  210. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fishkill.     To  [Joseph  Reed,  Phila- 

OCT.  6  delphia].     Status  of   Count   [Casimir]   Pulaski's 

corps.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  1,  47 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  263 

1778  Otis   &   Andrews.    Boston.     To   Timothy   Pickering-  [jr.] 
OCT.  8  [Fredericksburg.]      Cloth    for    uniforms;     high 

prices  of  everything. 

OCT.  8  Same  to  Richard  Peters  [Philadelphia],  Clothing  supplies. 
Contemporary  copies.  In  handwriting  of  John 
Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Board 
of  War,  1778,  Oct.  11.  C.  C.  152,  6,  585 

1779  Continental   Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 
OCT.  9  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Trans 
mitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  103 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  the  Board  of 

OCT.  10  War  [Philadelphia].     Clothing  for   Col.    [John] 

Patton's  regiment.     Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  49 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

OCT.  10  [Fredericksburg].      Correspondence   and   minor 

matters;    Britain's   situation;    danger   to   South 

Carolina  and  Georgia.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     27,  160 

1778  Nicholas,  Samuel.     Providence  [Rhode  Island].     To  the 

OCT.  10  Board   of   War,    Philadelphia.      Clothing    from 

France;  quality,  color,  etc.     Contemporary  copy. 

In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  Board  of  War,  1778,  Oct.  U. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  585 

1778  Washington,    George.      Near    Fredericksburg.     To    the 

OCT.  11  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].     Want  of  clothing 

for  officers;  complaints  of  the  Clothier  General's 
Department.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  30.  Referred  to  the  Committee  on  Clothier 
Department,  James  Searle  added. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  51 

1778  Continental   Congress,    President.        [Philadelphia.]       To 

OCT.  13  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  108 

1778  Washington,    George.      Near   Fredericksburg.      To   [the 

OCT.  14  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Account 

of  naval   engagement  between    D'Estaing    and 

Keppel,  July  27;  designs  of  enenry;  loss  of  the 

Raleigh.      Draft.       1   p.      In     handwriting    of 


264  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Oct.  20.  Ordered  to  lie  on  the  table. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  55 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  89. 

Continental  Congress,  President.  [Philadelphia.]  To 
[George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].  Trans 
mitting  resolves.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  112 

Connolly,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  George  Washington 
1778  [Fredericksburg].       Praying    for   release   from 

confinement.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  Congress,  1778,  Oct.  31. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  435 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  [the  President 

OCT.  18  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Price  of  provisions; 

enemy's  embarkation  at  New  York.    Draft.     2  pp. 

In   handwriting   of   Tench   Tilghman.     Read    in 

Congress,  Oct.  27.  A.     IV,  pt.  I.     57 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Fredericksburg.]     To  the  Board 

OCT.  18  of  War,  Philadelphia.     Want  of  shoes;  clothing 

and  blankets.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  59 

1778  Washington,    George.     Fredericksburg.     To    [the   Presi- 

OCT.  21  dent   of  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Request   of 

Chevalier  Mauduit  du  Plessis  to  return  to  France. 

Draft.      1    p.      In    handwriting    of    Alexander 

Hamilton.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  61 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.    To  [the  President 

OCT.  22  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Complaints  of  illicit 

commerce  with  enemy;  gaining  secret  intelli 
gence;  Lt.  Col.  [William  '(]  Butler's  expedition 
against  Anaquaga;  removal  of  Convention  troops; 
seditious  papers;  fortifications;  movements  of 
troops;  inhabitants  of  German  Flats;  want  of 
money.  Draft.  7pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  63 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  223. 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Ocr  w  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Trans 

mitting  resolves  and  intelligence  from  New  York. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  125 

Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates 

to  take  command  at  Boston.     Contemporary  copy 
OCT   92 

attested  by  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  1  p.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  W 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  265 

1778  Clinton,   George,    Ph[ilip    John]   Schuy'.ar,    and    Edward 

OCT.  22  Hand.      Poughkeepsie  [New  York].     To  [George 

Washington  Fredericksburg].  Report  oji  the 
expediency  of  an  expedition  against  the  Indians 
and  their  town  of  Chemung.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Oct.  27.  C.  C.  152,  0,  423 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

OCT.  23  [George]   Washington    [Fredericksburg].       The 

Refugee  petition  to  the  British  Peace  Commis 
sioners;  Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates  to  command 
Eastern  District.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  127 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  [the  President 

OCT.  24  of     Congress,      Philadelphia].       Reenlistments; 

clothing  and  bounties.  Draft.  6  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Oct.  31.  Referred  to  the  Committee 
to  prepare  a  plan  for  procuring  reinforcements 
etc.:  Duer,  Sherman,  R.  H.  Lee  and  G.  Morris. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  71 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.     7.  22(5. 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Attack  on  Canada.    D.  S.  of 

OCT.  24  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Committee 

of  Foreign  Affairs  to  Washington,  1778,  Oct.  27. 

28,  103 

1778  Dupui,  Nicholas,  John  Chambers  and  Benjamin  and  John 

OCT.  24  Van  Campen.     [Lower  Smitlmeld,   Northampton 

Count},  Penns}Tlvania.]  To  George  Bryan  [Phil 
adelphia].  Defenceless  condition  of  frontier; 
need  of  assistance.  A.  L.  S.  of  Dupui,  signed 
also  by  the  others.  1  p.  91,  216 

Transmitted  to  Congress.    Read,  Oct.  30.    Referred  in  President  of 
Congress.  1778,  Nov  1  to  Washington  "to  take  order  thereon." 

1778  Continental    Congress,     President.        [Philadelphia]       To 

OCT.  25  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Case  of 

Dominique  L'Eglise.     Letter  book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  131 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.    To  [the  President 

OCT.  26  of   Congress,  Philadelphia].     Sailing  of   a  fleet 

from  New  York.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  James  McHenry.     Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  31. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  81 


266  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Rendezvous  for  Pulaski's 

OCT.  26  cavalry.     Contemporary  cop}-.     1  p.     In  hand- 

•  writing-  of  George  Bond.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  Oct.  30. 

91,  215 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Orders.     Plan  of  attack  on  Canada 

OCT.  26  submitted  to  Washington;  secrecy  etc.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Committee 

of  Foreign  Affairs  to  Washington,  1778,  Oct.  27. 

28,  104 

[1778]  Canada,  Plan  of  attack  on.     Side  expeditions  against  De- 

[OCT.  26]  troit  and  Niagara;  forces,  rendezvous  etc.;  move 

against  Quebec  arid  Halifax;  importance  of  proj 
ect  to  France  and  America;  other  considerations; 
general  plan  of  operations.     D.  S.  of  Henry  Lau- 
rens,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.     8  pp.     En 
closed  in  Committee  of  Foreign  Affairs  to  Wash 
ington,  1778,  Oct.  27.  28,  105 
1778               Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Intelligence  from  Canada. 
OCT.  26                        D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 
Committee  of   Foreign    Affairs,   1778,   Oct.   27. 

28,  -111 

1778  Morris,  Gouverneur.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

OCT.  26  ington  [Fredericksburg.]    Designs  of  enemy ;  cur 

rency  depreciation;  memorial  of  officers  of  army 
to  Congress;  strictures  thereon;  discussion  in 
Congress  over  [Maj]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee's  court- 
martial;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Thomas]  Conway's  applica 
tion;  support  of  cavalry  horses.  A.  L.  S.  3pp. 

28,  85 

The  above  mentioned  memorial,  dated  Sep.  13,  1778,  was  sent  to 
Congress  without  Washington's  knowledge  Sep.  22,  read  before  Con 
gress,  Oct.  20  and  ordered  to  lie  on  the  table.  The  original  is  in  C.  C. 
41,  7.  195,  196,  200  and  202. 

[1778]  Washington,  George.     [Fredericksburg].     To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  27  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Impracticability 

of  the  expedition  against  Cheniung.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  83 

1778  Washington,   George.     [Fredericksburg].     To  the  Board 

OCT.  27  of  War  [Philadelphia].     Size  of  blankets    pro 

cured.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  85 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Committee  for  Foreign  Affairs.     To 

OCT.  27  Washington.     Plan  for  attacking  Canada.     A.  L. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  267 

S.  of  James  Lovell,  signed  also  by  Richard  Henry 
Lee.  2  pp.  28,  101 

1778  Continental  Army,     Return  of  number  of  men  from  the 

OCT.  27  different  regiments  whose  term  of  service  will  ex 

pire  before  spring.  A.  D.  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
1  p.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  79 

1778  Continental  Army.     Expiration  of  enlistments.     Return  of 

OCT.  27  numbers  by  states  and  brigades  of  expirations 

before  the  spring  of  1779.  Tabular  statement. 
A.  D.  of  Tench  Tilghman.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Oct.  31  ?  C.  C.  152,  6,  43 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.    To  [the  President 

OCT.  29  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Movements  of  enemy 

and   of   the   Continental  Army;    Quartermaster 

General  and  flour  magazines.     Draft.     3  pp.    In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  87 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.      [Philadelphia.]       To 

OCT.  30  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Trans 

mitting  correspondence  and  resolves;  various 
commissions  granted;  money  for  Paymaster  Gen 
eral.  Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  140 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.    To  [the  President 

OCT.  31  of       Congress,       Philadelphia].        [Dominique] 

L'Eglise;  Dr.  [John]  Connolly;  movements  of 
enemy  in  New  York  bay.  Draft.  2pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Nov.  5.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  91 

1778  Hamilton,  James.     Cambridge  [Massachusetts].     To  Maj. 

OCT.  31  Gen.    [William]    Heath   [Boston].     Request    for 

transportation  of  sick  and  wounded  by  water  to 
Virginia.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress  1778,  Nov.  12. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  483 

1778  Continental     Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

^ov-  !  [George]    Washington,    Fredericksburg.     Com 

mittee  to  prepare  plan  for  reenforcing  army; 
Chemung  expedition;  minor  matters  and  printed 
manifestoes  to  be  distributed  among  enemy. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  143 

1778  Washington,  George.    Fredericksburg.    To  Maj.  [George 

Nov- 5  Augustine]    Washington     near     Bedford    [New 


268  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

York].  Orders  to  command  dragoons  at  Bristol 
[Connecticut].  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1778,  Nov.  6? 

C.  C.     152,  6,  439 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Fredericksburg.]     To  [the  Presi- 

Nov.  6  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Minor  military 

matters;  intelligence  of  the  enemy.     Draft.     1  p. 

In   handwriting   of    Robert    Hanson    Harri.son. 

Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  10.         A.     IV,  pt.  I,  93 

1778  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

N°v-  6  [George]     Washington,     Fredericksburg.      Dr. 

[John]  Connolly's  case;  letter  from  State  of  New 

Jersey;    minor   military   matters.      Letter-book 

copy.  C.  C.     13,  II,  151 

1778  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry],     New  York.     To  [George]  Wash- 

Nov.  10  ington  [Fredericksburg].     Exchange  of  Conven 

tion  troops.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Dec.  16.  C.  C.  152,  6,  493 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Fredericksburg.]     To  [the  Presi- 

Nov.  11  dent   of    Congress,   Philadelphia].     Opinion    of 

practicability  of  attempt  against  Canada,  Detroit 
and  Niagara.  Draft.  20  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  19.  Referred  to  the  Committee  on  the  let 
ters  of  the  Marquis  de  Lafayette. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  95 

Printed;  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.     1890.     7,  239. 
Committee  :  S.  Adams,  G.  Morris  and  Drayton. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  the  Board  of 

Nov.  11  War  [Philadelphia].    Shoes  and  clothing.    Draft. 

4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  123 

1778  Fisher,  Frederich.    Tryon  County  [New  York].    To  [Brig.] 

Nov.  11  Gen.  [Edward]  Hand  [Coughnawaga,  New  York], 

Account  of  Indian  attack  on  Cherry  Valley.  Con 
temporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Richard 
Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1778,  Nov.  16. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  511 


COKRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  269 

1778  Morris,  Gouveneur.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Wash- 

Nov.  11  ington  [Fredericksburg].     Duties  on  committees; 

subsistence  of  arm}-;  location  of  army;  sugges 
tion  as  to  disposition  of  troops  for  the  winter; 
horses  of  the  cavalry;  Washington's  visit  to  Con 
gress.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  28,  310 
1778  Webster,  Alexander.  Cambridge  [New  York].  To  Brig. 
Nov.  11  Gen.  [Abraham]  Ten  Broeck  [Albany].  British 
attack  on  Skeensborough.  Contemporary  cop}'. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1TT8, 
Nov.  21.  C.  C.  152,  6,  537 

1778  Washington,    George.     Fredericksburg.     To   [the   Presi- 

Nov.  12  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     A  request  of 

Brig.  Gen.  [James]  Hamilton.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A,     IV,  pt.  I,  127 

Johnston,  James  [Philadelphia.  ]  To  [George  Washington  ? 
Fredericksburg].  Ration, deficiency,  etc.  A.  L.  8. 
1  p.  95,  97 

1778  Ten  Broeck,  Abraham.     Albany  [New  York].     To  [Brig.] 

Nov-  l2  Gen.  [Edward]  Hand  [Coughnawaga,  New  York]. 

Ordering  forward  the  militia.  Contemporary 
copy.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Nov.  21.  C.  C.  152,  6,  537 
1778  Kloch,  Jacob.  Four  miles  from  Cherry  Valley  [New  York]. 
Nov.  12  To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Edward]  Hand  [Coughnawaga, 
New  York].  Report  of  Indian  attack  on  Cherry 
Valle}-.  Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting 
of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Nov. 
16.  C.  C.  152,  6,  511 

1778  Washington,  George.    Fredericksburg.     To  [the  President 

Nov.  13  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Baron  Steuben  and 

the  footing  of  the  Inspectorship.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read  in 

Congress,  Nov.  23.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  129 

1778  Hand,  Edward.     Conghnawaga  [New  York].     To  [George] 

Nov.  13  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Indian  attack  on 

Cherry  Valley.  Contemporary  copy.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 


Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Nov.  16.  C.  C.  152,  6,  511 

1778  Whiting,  Daniel.     Fort  Alden  [New  York].    To  Brig.  Gen. 

^ov-  13  [Edward]  Hand  [Coughnawaga,  New  York].     At 

tack  on  the  fort,  pressing  need  of  reenf orcement. 
Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1778,  Nov.  21 . 

C.  C.     152,  6,  541 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.    To  [the  President 

Nov.  14  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  con 

vention  prisoners.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  18. 
Referred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  131 

1778  [Washington,    George.]     Fred[ericksbur]g.     To    [Henry 

Nov-  14,  Laurens,  Philadelphia].     The  Canadian  expedi 

tion;  French  motives  and  dangers  therefrom. 
Draft.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  207 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  360. 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Fredericksburg.]     To  Sir  Henry 

Xov-  14  Clinton  [New  York],     Exchange  of  Convention 

troops.  Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 

Dec.  16.  C.  C.     152,  6,  501 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.  Fredericksburg.  To 

Nov.  14  [George]  Washington,  Fredericksburg.  Trans 

mitting  action  of  Congress  on  Dr.  [John]  Con 
nolly's  case.  Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,11,161 

1778  Whiting,  Daniel.  Cherry  Valley  [New  York].  To  Col. 

Nov.  14  [Zebulon?]  Butler  [Tryon  County?  New  York]. 

Account  of  massacre  at  Cherry  Valley.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1778,  Nov.  23.  C.  C.  152,  6,  553 

1778  Fonda,  Jellis.     To  Col.  G[oose]  Van  Schaick  [Mt.  Johnson, 

Nov-  14  New  York].     Attack  on   Fort  Plank.     Contem 

porary  copy.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Nov.  21.  C.  C.     152,  6,  541 
1778              Gordon,  James.     Fort  Plank  [New  York].     To  Col.  Goose 
Nov-  14                       Van  Schaick  [Mt.  Johnson,  New  York].     Capture 
of  Fort  Alden.     Contemporary  copy.     In  hand- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON'  271 

writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Nov. 
21.  C.  C.  152,  6,  541 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Nov- 15  [George]    Washington,    Fredericksburg.       Col. 

[Thomas]  Hartley's  letter  to  the  Board  of  War. 

Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     13,  II,  164 

1778  Clyde,  Samuel.  [Cherry  Valley,  New  York.]  To  Col. 

Nov.  15  [Frederick]  Fisher  [Tryon  County,  New  York]. 

Alarm  at  Cherry  Valley.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Nov.  23.  C.  C.  152,  6,  557 

1778  Hand,    Edward.     Schenectady    [New    York].     To    Gov. 

Nov.  15  George  Clinton  [Poughkeepsie,  New  York.] 

Cherry  Valley  massacre  and  capture  of  Fort 
Alden. 

[Nov.  15]  Van  Schaick,  Goose.  Mount  Johnson  [New  York].  To 
[Brig.]  Gen.  [Edward]  Hand.  Transmitting  ac 
count  of  attack  on  Fort  Plank.  Contemporary 
copies.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Nov.  21.  C.  C.  152,  6,  541 

1778  Washington,  George.    Fredericksburg.     To  [the  President 

Nov.  16  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Du  Portail's  visit  to 

Congress;  his  value  to  America;  memorial  on 
fortification  system.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Con 
gress  Nov.  21.  Letter  referred  to  Board  of  War, 
memorial  to  Marine  Committee.  A.  IV,  pt.  1, 133 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  [the  President 

Nov< 16  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Indian  surprise  in 

Cherry  Valley;  dispositions  for  protection  of  the 
frontier.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress  Nov. 
21.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  135 

1778  Clinton,  George.    Poughkeepsie  [New  York].    To  [George] 

Nov.  17  Washington  [Fredericksburg].    Attack  on  Cherry 

Valley.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Nov. 
21.  C.  C.  152,  6,  535 


272  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Stirling,  [William  Alexander,  Lord].     Elizabethtown  [New 

^*ov.  17  Jersey].     To  [George]  Washington  [Fredericks- 

burg],  British  fleet  at  New  York;  condition, 
movements,  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Nov.  23.  C.  C.  152,  6,  559 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  [the  President 

Nov.  18  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Introducing  Count 

Kolkowski.      Draft.      1    p.     In   handwriting   of 

Richard  Kidder  Meade.     Read  in  Congress  Nov. 

25.     Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  137 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  the  Board  of 

Nov.  18  War  [Philadelphia].     March  of  the  Convention 

troops  to  Virginia.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  139 

1778  [Hand,  Edward.]    Albany.    To  [George  Washington,  Fred- 

Nov.  18  ericksburg].     Enemy  in  Cherry  Valley.     Extract 

of  letter.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kid 
der  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1778,  Nov.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  555 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.        To 

Nov.  18  [George]  Washington,  Fredericksburg.     Receipt 

of  certain  letters.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II.  1T1 

1778  [Sullivan,    John.]       [Providence.    Rhode    Island.]       To 

Nov.  18  [George  Washington,  Fredericksburg].     British 

fleet  at  Rhode  Island.  [Extract  of  letter.]  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1TT8, 
Nov.  23.  C.  C.  152,  6,  561 

[1778]  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.    To  [the  President 

[Nov.  19]  of   Congress,   Philadelphia].     Arrangement  and 

commissions  for  officers  in  Armand's  corps. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  141 

1778  Washington,  George.    Fredericksburg.  To  [Col.  Jeremiah] 

Nov.  19  Wadsworth  [Fredericksburg].     Magazine  of  sup 

plies  at  Albany.     Transcript.      C.  C.     169,  5,  510 
1778  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Empowering    [George] 

Nov.  19  Washington  to  effect  an  exchange  of  prisoners. 


COREESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  273 

Contemporary  cop}'.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Geo.  Bond.  C.  C.  152,  6,  573 

1778  Washington,  George.  Fredericksburg.  To  [the  Presi- 

Nov.  20  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Payment  and 

service  of  militia  regiment  in  the  Coos  country 
[New  Hampshire].  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
Nov.  27.  Ordered  that  the  regiment  be  disbanded. 

A.  IV,  pt.  I,  143 

1778  Washington,  George.  Fredericksburg.  Commission  to 

Nov.  20  Lt.  Cols.  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Alexander 

Hamilton  to  negotiate  exchange  of  prisoners. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Dec.  16.  C.  C.  152,  6,  519 

1778  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

Nov.  20  [George]  Washington,  Fredericksburg.  Refer 

ring  of  papers;  transmitting  resolves,  treaty  of 
Amity  and  Commerce  with  France.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  183 

1778  Laurens,  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  20  [Fredericksburg].     Invasion  of  Canada;  relations 

with  France;  loans  and  interest;  debt;  taxation; 

jobbery  of  members  of  Congress;  aspect  of  affairs. 

A.  L.  S.     6  pp.  29,  122 

1778  Wheelock,  John.      Paulings   Precinct   [New   York].      To 

Nov.  20  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Princi 

ples  on  which  Col.  Timothy  Bedel's  regiment  was 
raised  and  reasons  for  its  continuance.  Contem 
porary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard 
Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1778,  Nov.  20. 

C.  C.     152,  6,  527 

1778  Washington,  George.      Fredericksburg.     To   [the  Presi- 

Nov,  21  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Attack  on  Fort 

Alden[New  York];  protection  of  frontiers;  march 
of  the  Convention  troops.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  27.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  1,  147 

1778  Washington,  George.      Fredericksburg.     To  [the   Presi 

dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     [Pierre]  Penet's 

28G32— 0<5 IS 


274  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

request  for  a  brevet  commission.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt,  I,  149 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Fredericksburg.]     To  [the  Presi- 

Nov.  23  dent  of   Congress,    Philadelphia].      Introducing 

John  Temple.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Robert   Hanson   Harrison.      Read  in  Congress, 

Dec.  3.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  151 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  the  Board  of 

Nov.  23  War  [Philadelphia].     Clothing;  route  of  the  Con 

vention  troops.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  153 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  J21. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  Joseph  Reed 

Nov.  23  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  Col.  [John]  Cadwallader. 

D.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHeniy. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  157 

1778  Washington,    George.     Fredericksburg.     To   [the   Presi- 

Nov.  23  dent  of   Congress,   Philadelphia].     Situation  on 

the  frontier;  moves  of  enemy;  payment  and  sup 
plies  for  Ma]'.  [Benjamin]  Whitcomb's  corps; 
need  of  cannon;  march  of  the  Convention  troops. 
Draft.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  30. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  159 

1778  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     P&y  for  deranged  officers. 

Nov.  24  Broadside.     Printed  by  Claypoole.     Enclosed  in 

President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1779, 

May  25.  93,  167 

1778  Washington,  George.      Fredericksburg.     To  [the  Presi- 

Nov.  26  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     [John]  Dodge's 

information  of  the  Indian  country.    Draft.    3  pp. 

In    handwriting  of    Robert    Hanson   Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  2.     Referred  to  Board  of 

War.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  165 

1778  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Nov.  26  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Trans 

mitting  resolves ;  Lt.  Col's  commission  to  Maj .  [  W  il- 
liam  Augustine]  Washington;  Col. [Moses]  Hazen's 
regiment.  Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  188 

1778  Washington,    George.     Fredericksburg.     To   [the   Presi- 

Nov.  27  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of 

prisoners;  disposition  of  the  various  brigades  in 

winter  quarters.     Draft.     3pp.     In  handwriting 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  275 

of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress, 
Dec,  3.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  169 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  275. 

[1778]  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  [the  Board  of 

[Nov.  27]  War,  Philadelphia].     Clothing  for  army.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  173 

1778  Washington,  George.     Fredericksburg.     To  Joseph  Reed 

^ov.  27  [Philadelphia].     Inquiry  into  conduct  of  officer 

in  charge  of  Baylor's  dragoons;  restoration  of 
credit;  paper  money;  factional  spirit;  conduct  of 
enemy;  arrangement  of  army.  Auto,  draft 
signed.  2  pp.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  215 

1778  [Washington,  George.]     Fredericksburg.    To  Gouverneur 

Nov- 27  Morris  [Philadelphia].     Disposition  of  army  in 

winter  quarters.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.         P.     I,  pt.  II,  219 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,129. 

1778  Washington,    George.     Fredericksburg.      To   Sir   Henry 

Nov.  27  Clinton  [New  York].     Commissioners  to  arrange 

exchange  of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Dec.  16.  C.  C.  152,  6,  571 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

^ov.  27  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     [Maj.] 

Gen.     [William]    Heath's    letter.      Letter-book 

copy.  C.  C.     13,  II,  189 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

^ov-  28  [George]  Washington  [en  route  to  Middlebrook, 

New  Jersey].  Action  of  Congress  on  miscella 
neous  military  matters;  papers  etc.  transmitted. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  13,  II,  190 

1778  Washington,  George.     [Fredericksburg.]     To  Maj.   Gen. 

DEC-  *  [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Albany],     Magazines  for 

supplies   for   northern    operations.     Transcript. 

Enclosed    in   Washington  to   the    President   of 

Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  5,  509 

1778  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry].     [New  York.]    To  Gen.  [George] 

Washington  [Fredericksburg].  Arrangements 
for  meeting  of  commissioners  to  effect  an  ex 
change  of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  inWashington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Dec.  16.  C.  C.  152,  6,  575 


276  LIBEARY   OP    CONGRESS 

1778  Continental    Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

DEC-  2  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  193 

1778  Washington,  George.     Elizabethtown  [New  Jersey].     To 

DEC.  4  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Sick 

officers  and  men  of  the  Convention  troops.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  T.  Referred  to 
Board  of  War.  A.  IV,  pt,  I,  175 

1778  Washington,    George.      Elizabethtown.      To    [the    Board 

DEC.  4  of   War,    Philadelphia].     Movement   of   troops. 

Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  177 

1778  Continental     Congress,      President.      [Philadelphia.]     To 

DEC.  5  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  205 

1778  Harrison,  Robert  H[anson].     Elizabethtown  [New  Jersey]. 

DEC.  5  To   [the   President   o?  Congress,    Philadelphia], 

Movement  of  enemy  up  the  North  River;  dispo 
sition  of  American  troops.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 
Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  7.  C.  C.  152,  6,  593 

1778  Continental     Congress,      President.      [Philadelphia.]      To 

DEC.  6  [George]  Washington  [Paramus,   New   Jersey]. 

Transmitting  resolve;  promotion  of  Lt.  Henry  P. 

Livingston;  German  Volunteer  Corps;  deserters; 

minor  military  matters.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  2()7 

1778  Washington,  George.     Paramus.      To   [the  President   of 

DEC.  7  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Movements  of  enemy. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Sept.  12. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  179 

1778  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry].     New  York.     Commission  to  Cols. 

DEC.  7  Charles  O'Hara  and  West  Hyde  to  negotiate  an 

exchange  of  prisoners.  Contemporaiy  cop}-. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1778,  Dec.  16.  C.  C.  152,  7,  21 

1778  Continental      Congress,     President.      [Philadelphia.]      To 

[George]  Washington  [Paramus].  Intention  to 
resign.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     13,  II,  210 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  277 

1778  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.      To 

DEC.  12  [George]   Washington,   Middlebrook.      Opening 

correspondence  as  President  of  Congress  and 
transmitting  resolve.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     14,  1 

1778  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  and  Alexander  Hamilton.     To 

DEC.  12  Charles  O'Hara  and  West  Hyde.     See:  Harrison 

and  Hamilton  to  Washington.     1778.     Dec.  15. 

1778  O'Hara,  Charles  and  West  Hjrde.     To  Robert  Hanson  Har 

rison  and  Alexander  Hamilton.  See:  Harrison 
and  Hamilton  to  Washington.  1778.  Dec.  15. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook,   [New  Jersey].      To 

DEC.  13  the  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Trans 

mitting  letter  on  report  of  Committee  on  Cana 
dian  Affairs  [See:  Washington  to  President  of 
Congress  this  date];  exchange  of  prisoners. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  17.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  181 

1778  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  President  of 

Dec-  13  Congress     [Philadelphia].       Lt.    Col.    Fleury's 

furlough.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  17. 
Referred  to  Laurens,  M.  Smith,  G.  Morris,  S. 
Adams,  and  Burke.  A.  IV,  pt.  1,  183 

1778  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  13  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Embarrassments    in 

plan  of  Canadian  expedition.  Draft.  6pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry  and  Washington. 
Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  17.  Referred  to  Laurens, 
M.  Smith,  G.  Morris,  S.  Adams,  and  Burke. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  185 

Printed  :  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  285. 

1778  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To   the   Board   of 

DEC.  13  War  [Philadelphia].    Israel  [John?]  Dodge;  leath 

er  breeches  and  clothing  for  troops.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  191 

1778  Connecticut,  Danbury.     Selectmen  and  others.     To  Con- 

DEC-  14  gress.     Memorial  protesting  against  Dr.  [Isaac] 

Foster.  D.  S.  of  Thaddeus  Benedict  and  twenty- 
nine  others.  2  pp.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  14, 
1779.  Referred  to  Medical  Committee.  En 
closed  in  Medical  Committee  to  Washington,  1779, 
Nov.  15.  92,  307 


278  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1778  Harrison,  Robert  Hanson  and  Alexander  Hamilton.     [Mid- 

DEC-  15  dlebrook.]     To   [George]    Washington   [Middle- 

brook].  Report  of  negotiations  for  an  exchange 
of  prisoners,  containing  copy  of  letter  of  Cols. 
O'Hara  arid  Hyde,  Dec.  12,  respecting  convention 
officers  and  soldiers  and  Harrison  and  Hamilton's 
answer  to  same,  Dec.  12.  Contemporary  copy. 
7  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Harrison.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778, 
Dec.  16.  C.  C.  152,  7,  27 

1778  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  President  of 

Congress,  Philadelphia.  Failure  to  secure  an 
exchange  of  prisoners.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  193 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  26, 


Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Formation  of  the  new 
llth.  Pennsylvania  regiment.  Contemporary 
copy,  attested  by  Peter  Scull.  Enclosed  in  Board 
of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  May  21.  94,  115. 

1778  Continental    Congress,  Resolve.        Composition    of    llth. 

Pennsylvania  regiment;  troops  incorporated 
therein.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Peter 
Scull.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

Miscel. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  President  of 

DEC-  18  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Compliments   on   his 

election  as  President  of  Congress.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  195 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,141. 

1778  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  Charles  Thom- 

DBC-  18  son    [Philadelphia].      Election   of  John   Jay   as 

President  of  Congress.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  197 

1778  Washington,]  Gfeorge].     Middlebrook.     To  Henry  Lau- 

DEC-  18  rens  [Philadelphia].      Resignation  of  the  Presi 

dency  of  Congress.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwrit 

ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     P.    1,  pt.  II,  237 

1778  [Washington,   George.]      Middlebrook.      To    John    Jay. 

DEC-  18  Election  to  the  Presidency  of  Congress.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 

son.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  241 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  279 

1778  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

DEC.  18  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].    Approach 

ing  interview  of  Washington  and  Congress. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  14,  3 

1778  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.      To  [the  Board  of 

DEC.  20  War,  Philadelphia].     Returns;  terms  of  service; 

escort  for  Convention  troops;  military  prisoners. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  199 

1778  [Livingston,  William  Smith.]     [Beverwyck,  New  JersejT]. 

DEC-  28  To  [Lt.  Col.  Ebenezer  Huntington,  Beverwyck]. 

Resignation.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary 
copy.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull  jr. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Oct.  10.  98,  215 

1778  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  Benjamin  Frank- 

DEC.  29  Hn  [Passy].     Introducing  Lafa}'ette.     Draft.     3 

pp.     In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  203 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,148. 

1778  [Clinton,  George.]        Poughkeepsie   [New  York].         To 

DEC.  29  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].      Payment 

of  inhabitants  for  supplies  taken  for  the  army. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Jan.  29. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  53 

1778  Washington,   George.     Philadelphia.      To  [the  President 

DEC.  31  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Case  of  Du  Portail. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  1,  1779. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  207 

1778  Order  of  Divine  Providence.     List  of  officers  and  members. 

Printed  pamphlet.  20  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Aug. 
28.  C.  C.  152,  11,  447 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 
JAN.  1  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Destruction  of  a  barn 

by  the  Convention  troops.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  209 

1779  Bayley,   Jacob.     Newbury  [New   Hampshire],     To  Maj. 

JAN-  1  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates  [Boston].     Intelligence  from 


280  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Canada;  strength  of  British  etc.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

93,  22 

1779  Bayley,  Jacob.     New  bury  [New  Hampshire].     Situation  in 

JAX.  2  Canada.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Transmit 

ted  to  Washington.  93,  21 

1779  MacPherson,  William.     [Philadelphia].     Petition  to  Con- 

JAN.  6  gress.     Resignation  from  British  army;  applica 

tion  for  commission.  Contemporary  copy.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 
Mar.  25.  93,  57 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia]     To  [George]  Washington, 

Philadelphia.  Mittens;  officer's  servants;  horses 
for  dragoon  officers.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  2  pp.  Answered  Jan.  9.*  93,  199 

1779  Pennsylvania    Council.      Order     recommending    William 

JAX-  7  MacPherson  to  Congress.     Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of   Timothy  Pickering  jr. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 

Mar.  25.  93,  59 

1779  Washington,  George.      Philadelphia.     To  the  Committee 

JAX- 8  of  Conference  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  min 

utes  of  heads  requiring  attention.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  211 

Committee:  Duane,  Root,  M.  Smith,  G.  Morris  and  Laurens. 

1779  Washington,  George.      [Philadelphia.]     To  [the  Commit- 

JAN.  8  tee  of  Conference].     Minutes  of  heads  of  matters 

requiring  attention:  State  of  army;  plans  of  cam 
paign;  supplies.  D.  S.  5  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Alexander  Hamilton.  An  A.  D.  of  same, 
6  pp.,  will  be  found  in  A,  IV,  pt.  I,  213. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7,  309,  note. 

Miscel 

1779  [Livingston,  William  Smith.]     [Beverwyck,  New  Jersey.] 

JAN.  8  To  [Lt.  Col.  Ebenezer  Huntington,  Beverwyck]. 

Pay.  [Extract  of  letter.]  In  handwriting  of  Jon 
athan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  10.  98,  215 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [the   Board  of 

JAN-  9  War,  Philadelphia].     Mittens  for  soldiers;  offi 

cers'  servants;  horses.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  219 


WRITING  OF  WILLIAM  GRAYSON. 


fttyley,  Jacob.     NVwbury[New  Flampshii          •*!•*.  .rion  ii 
(V.nad:        Contemporary  copy.      j    .  '^-.;;:t. 

U"    «•         i>hington.  l?o    ''} 

MaePher-son.       '.lliaiu.      [Philadelphia!.      Pet;  'ion   t      <    m 
•j  .    ,.      Uesignation   from  British  army;  .t;'pliivj. 
?•.->»<    f<>r    commission,      CoMtvu'pora.1       ropx 
}i\\     In  handwriting  <>{'  Tiiuothx*   Pi«-i-."fju»_-    jr. 
Mndo-i'd  in  !>.-:«  i-d  of   Ws-r  to  \V:i  --lino-t.  m,   i.77'-1 

Mm-.  -2:;.  93  5; 

1779  Btmru  of  War.     j  Phihidclplm]     To  '(iftoriroj  Washin^ron. 

Philadelphia.      Mittons:  s<>rvante:  bt>rs< 

for    drtiijooti     oinc.-i1-.  l.lichai(i 

Petors.     :?  pj>.      A--.^-r-   .  .1  9:?.   I1" 

1779  Pennsylvania     Council.      O;  h-r     nn-.o'  ^  •  cndnt^     ^"IlliMni 

MacPhorson  to  C<"  j/i'css.  <.(»>!•  Moorat-.  cuj>v. 
I  p.-  In  handwriting  of  Liinot.in  IJi«-Ui-riu^  jr, 
Kn  iused  i.'i  Board  of  \V:i.:%  to  Washington,  i7V'.'. 
Mar.  iC..  9i. 


of  Confcronco  [Philadelphia];     '1  ran-iuittii;^.  i>\\-\- 
ute.sof  head>  ro<juiririjf  jitlen!  .'\.  L.  ^.      I  p. 

I  \'    it    '    •  '  *  " 

cY>mmitt*>o:  Wiane,  K.I.  >t,  M.  Smith,  r,     .    .• 

Washing-ton,  finor^e.  [Philadolphia.  ]  To  jth  t  •.•u^nit- 
tec  of  Conforeiierj.  MiiiU1..  -  *>!'  lu-u'!-  -i'  nutiN-r.- 
roqui  ring1  attention:  St;itevi{  urm\  ;  j)iiui--"f  r;tiu 
paijjn;  supplies.  1).  S.  "  ]>}>.  In  handwrifing 
of  Alexander  Hamilton.  An  A  1'.  of  >-in..', 
tl  pp.,  will  he  found  in  A.  P',  pt.  1.  :;>"• 

f'rinte<l:  Writings  of  Washington  (Forii  X.  V.    I!<'.KI.    ' 

1779  [Livingston,  William  Smith.]     [Bt.'verwy».-k.  -Nc^ 

•IA'  To  [Lt.  Col.  Ebotji.'zer  Huntinjrton,  Bc\  or\\  \  ck|. 

Pay.     j  Extract  of  letter.]     In  hr^i.iwririiitrof  -iMn- 
athan  Trumhull.  jr.      Enclosed 
to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.   i". 

1779  Washington,  George.      Philadelphia.     T->   fti 

JAN.  9  \Var,   Philadelphia].     Mliten-  ^Idiers;  o 

cers'  servants;  horses.     Draft,     u  pp.      In  i  at 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.      A.     J\,pt.  I,  •_ 


/,•/ 


/V/-.  ( '  r  ,J  f .  ,  ^    ^       /*•      *','•': 


>'>. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  281 

1779  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.      Pay    and    supplies    for 

JAN.  9  American  prisoners  of    war.     Broadside.     1   p. 

Printed  by  Dunlap.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

92,  320 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Raising  an  additional  bat- 

JAX.  9  talion  in  Virginia.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  p.  W 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference.     Philadel- 

JAN~-  9  phia.     To  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia]. 

Arrangement  of  army;  preparation  of  a  system. 

A.  L.  S.  of  James  Duane.    2  pp.  30,  71 

Committee  appointed  Dec.  2-4:  Duane,  Root,  M.  Smith,  G.  Morris  and 
Laurens. 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JAN.  9  [Philadelphia].     Reimbursement  for  deficiencies 

in   clothing  of   Connecticut  regiment  for  1777; 

pay  for  North  Carolina  dragoons.     A.  L.  S.  of 

Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     2  pp.  92,  321 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JAN.  10  [Philadelphia].      Intelligence    of     [Brig.]    Gen. 

[Lachlan]  Macintosh's  Indian  Expedition.    A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp.  92,  324 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Committee 

JAN.  11  of  Conference.     Commissary  of  Prisoners  depart 

ment;  proposed  expedition  against  the  Indian 
country.  Draft.  6  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John 
Laurens.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  221 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  309. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference.     Philadel- 

JAN.  11  phia.     To  [George]  Washington   [Philadelphia]. 

Conference  respecting  an  exchange  of  prisoners. 

A.  L.  S.  of  James  Duane.     1  p.  92,  221 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  12  Congress].     Efforts  of  British  to  obtain  exchange 

of  the  Convention  troops.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  227 

1779  Homans,  John.      JJurhani    [Connecticut],      To   [George] 

JAN.  12  Washington   [Philadelphia].     Leave   of   absence 

for  Capt.    [Josiah]   Stoddard.     A.  L.    S.     1   p. 

Transmitted  to  Congress.  C.  C.     152,  7,  39 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [the  Committee 

[JAN.  13]  of  Conference].     The  situation;  alternative  plans 


282  LIBKAKY   OF   CONGRESS 

of  campaign;  reasons  therefore.  Draft.  12pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  231 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  317. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Alteration  of  resolve  [of 

JAN.  13  Dec.  16,  1778]  establishing  formation  of  the  new 

llth.  Pennsylvania     regiment.       Contemporary 

copy  attested  by  Peter  Scull.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in 

Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  May  21. 

94,  115 

1779  Bedel,  Timothy.     Haverhill    [Massachusetts].      To   Maj. 

JAN-  13  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates  [Boston].     Need  of  ammu 

nition  and  clothing.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  93,  20 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To   [the  Board   of 

JAN.  14  Treasury,  Philadelphia].     Want  of  money  for  pay 

for  troops  in  Northern  Department.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  243 

1779  Stoddard,  Darius.     Durham   [Connecticut].     To   George 

JAN.  14  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Certifying  to  Capt. 

Josiah  Stoddard's  condition.  Transcript.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Jan.  27.  C.  C.  169,  6,  306 

1779  Stoddard,  Josiah.     Durham  [Connecticut].     To  [George] 

JAN.  14  Washington    [Philadelphia].        Application    for 

leave  of  absence.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Jan.  27.  C.  C.     152,  7,  41 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

JAN.  16  Philadelphia.    Recovery  of  missing  orderly  books; 

arrearages  due  troops  for  deficiencies  of  cloth 
ing.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  2  pp. 
Answered  Jan.  18*.  92,  322 

1779  Washington,  George.      Philadelphia.     To  [the  Board   of 

JAN.  18  War,  Philadelphia].     Arrearages  of  clothing  for 

1777.     Draft.      1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  245 

[1779]  Washington,  George.     [Philadelphia.]     Plan   for   paying 

[JAN.  18]  arrearages   of   clothing   to   the   troops.      Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton 

and  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  247 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  283 

1779  [Washington,  George.]     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Maj.]  Gen. 

JAN'-  18  [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Albany].     Curtailment 

of   acquisition  of  supplies.     [Extract  of  letter.] 

Transcript.     Enclosed    in    Washington    to    the 

President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  510 

1779  Deane,  James.     Fort   Schuyler  [New  York].     To  [Maj.] 

JAN.  18  Gen.   [Philip   John]  Schuyler  [Albany].     Coun 

cils  of  Oneidas;  Onondagas;  efforts  for  peace. 
Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Feb.  8. 

92,  334 

1779  Arnold,  Benedict].     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Board  of  War, 

JAN.  19  Philadelphia].     Claim  to  rank  superior  to  Maj. 

Gen.    Arthur    St.    Clair.     Contemporary    copy, 

attested   by    Peter    Scull.     2  pp.     Enclosed   in 

Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  Jan.  20. 

92,  328 

1779  Coren,  Isaac.     Court  martial  of.     Philadelphia.     Proceed- 

JAX.  19  ings  and   testimony;    judgment  and  sentence  of 

the  court.  Contemporary  copy.  7  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  the  Judge  Advocate,  William  Cross. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780, 
May  30.  95,  42 

1779  St.  Clair,  Arthur.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JAN.  19  [Philadelphia].     Memorial  on  rank  of  Maj.  Gen. 

[Benedict]  Arnold.     Contemporary  copy,  attested 

by  Peter  Scull.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board  of 

War  to  Washington,  1779,  Jan.  20.  92,  329 

1779  Washington,  George.    Philadelphia.    To  [the  Committee  of 

JAN-  20  Congress].     Clothing  for  officers;  half  pay  and 

pensions.      Draft.      6    pp.      In    handwriting   of 

Alexander  Hamilton.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  249 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  328. 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JAX-  20  [Philadelphia].     Claim  of  rank  of  [Maj.]  Genls. 

[Arthur]  St.  Clair  and  [Benedict]  Arnold.    A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.  92,  326 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

JAN.  21  Congress.      Case    of     Col.     [Moses]    Rawlings. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  John  Laurens. 

Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  23.     Order  taken  thereon. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  255 


284  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Paymasters  and  accounting 

JAN.  21  officers  station  at  headquarters.     D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

95,  316 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  22  [George]    Washington     [Philadelphia].      Trans 

mitting  resolve.    Letter-book  copy.      C.  C,    14,23 

1779  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Despatches   for    Cornte 

JAN.  22  D'Estaing.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  Jan.  27.  92,  341 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Committee 

JAN.  23  of  Congress].     Methods  and  plan  of  furnishing 

clothing  to  the  Arm}';   color  of  cloth;   officers' 

clothing.      Draft.      7   pp.      In    handwriting   of 

Alexander  Hamilton  and  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  257 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  23  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].    Acknowl 

edging  letters  and  transmitting  resolves.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  14,  30 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.      Recruiting  Col.   [Moses] 

JAN.  23  Rawlings's  Corps.     D.   S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  30,  154 

1779  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.       Refusing     Maj.     Gen. 

JAN.  23  [William]  Phillips  permission   to   go   into   New 

York.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  30,  155 

1779  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Strength   of   army;    re- 

JAN.  23  cruiting  battalions;  enlistments;  bounties;  man 

agement  of  departments;  Commissary  of  Prison 
ers;  hospital  arrangements.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.  3  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

92,  331 

1779  [Washington,  George.]      [Philadelphia.]     To  [Maj.]  Gen. 

JAN.  25  [Philip  John]  Schuyler  [Albany].    Queries  as  to 

proposed  Expedition  into  the  Indian  Countiy. 

Transcript.     Enclosed    in    Washington    to    the 

President  of  Congress  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  511 

1779  Dodge,  John.     Pittsburg.     To  [the  President  of  Congress, 

JAN.  25  Philadelphia]     The   situation   in  the  northwest; 

Detroit,  savages.     Contemporary   copy.     4   pp. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  285 

In  handwriting-  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 
Feb.  19.  93,  35 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

JA-N-  27  Congress.      Want  of  money;  exchange  of  sick 

Convention  prisoners  and  minor  military  matters. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  265 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

JAN'-  2"  [George]     Washington     [Philadelphia].       Capt. 

[Josiah]  Stoddard's  request;  recruiting  of  army; 

transmitting   various   resolves.      L.  S.  of  John 

Jay.     2  pp.  92,  338 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Leave  of  absence  to  Capt. 

JAX-  2"  [Josiah]    Stoddard.      L.    S.   of   Chas.   Thomson. 

1    p.      Enclosed    in   President    of    Congress    to 

Washington,  1779,  Jan.  27.  92,  340 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Commission  to  Marquis 

JAX-  27  de   Bretigny.      A.  D.  S.  of   Charles   Thomson. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  Jan.  27.  92,  341 

1779  Anonymous.     Martinico  [West  Indies].     To  [Anne  Cesar, 

JAN-  27  Chevalier  de  La  Luzerne,  Philadelphia].     British 

at  San  Lucia.     Contemporary  extract  of  letter. 

1  p.  93,  51 

1779  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Albany.     To  [the  President  of 

JAX-  2~  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Indian  affairs;   Onon- 

dagas  espousal  of  cause  of  the  States.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Feb.  8.  92,  333 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Violations  of  paroles  by 

JAX-  28  American  and  British  officers.     D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

92,  342 

1779  Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

JA*.  28  Philadelphia],     The  artillery  and  Armand's  corps. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  30,  142 

1779  Glover,  John.     Providence  [Rhode  Island].     To  [George] 

JAN-  28  Washington    [Philadelphia].     Leave    to    resign. 

L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  Con 
gress,  1779,  Feb.  24.  C.  C.  152,  7,  131 

1779  Knox.  II[enry].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JAX>  ~8  [Philadelphia].     The  artillery  corps;    state  quo- 


286  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

tas,  enlistments.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Apr.  7. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  348 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

JAN-  29  Congress.     Settlement  of  accounts.     Draft.    1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Jan.  30.  Ordered  taken  thereon. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  267 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

Congress.  Requesting  permission  to  return  to 
the  army.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
John  Laurens.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  29. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  269 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  171. 

1779  Washington,  George.  Philadelphia.  To  the  President  of 

Congress.  Transmitting  letter  of  Du  Portail  on 
subject  of  fortifying  Boston.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  John  Laurens.  Referred  to  Ma 
rine  Committee.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  271 

[1779]  [Gates,  Horatio.]  Boston.  To  [the  President  of  Congress, 

[JAN.  29]  Philadelphia].  Supplies  of  British;  return  of 

prisoners;  case  of  Ensign  [John]  Brown.  [Ex 
tract  of  letter.]  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  93,  18 

1779  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.'    To  the  President  of 

JAN.  30  Congress.     Supplies  of  provisions  in  the  Western 

Department;  Commissary  General.    L.  S.    2pp. 

In   handwriting   of   Tench   Tilghman.     Read  in 

Congress,  Feb.  1.     Acted  on.        C.  C.     152,  7,  97 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7,  315, 
note. 

1779  Washington,   George.     Philadelphia.      To   the   Board   of 

JAN~-  30  Treasury  [Philadelphia].     Sum  necessary  to  re 

plenish  the  military  chest.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  John  Laurens. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  275 

1779  Continental    Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN-  30  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Transmit 

ting  resolves,  etc.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     14,  36 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.      Commander  in  chief  to 

JAN.  30  return  to  the  Army.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  Jan.  31.  93,  3 


COERESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  287 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  31  [George]    Washington    [Philadelphia].         Gov. 

[George]  Clinton's  accounts;  work  of  the  Com 
mittee  of  Conference.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  2  pp. 

93,  1 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference.     Report 

JAN.  31  on    reenlisting  of    Cols.     [John]    Gibson's    and 

[Gregory]  Smith's  Virginia  regiments.  Contem 
porary  copy,  attested  b}r  Peter  Scull.  2  pp. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  92,  344 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  1  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Commis 

sary  and  Quartermaster's  Departments  to  the 
westward.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p.  93,  4 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Arrangement  of  Quarter- 

FEB.  1  master's  and   Commissary's  departments  to  the 

westward.     A.  L.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  Feb.  1.  93,  6 
1779              Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Aids  of  troops,  arms  etc. 
FEB.  2                          for  South  Carolina  and  Georgia.     Contemporary 
copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1778,  Feb.  3.  93,  9 

1779  Washington,  George.     Frankford  [Pennsylvania].     To  [the 

FEB.  2  Committee  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Surveyor 

of  Ordnance.     L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.  C.  C.     152,  7,  101 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  3  [George]  Washington  [En  route  to  Middlebrook]. 

Transmitting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     1  p. 

Answered  Feb.  8.*  93,  7 

1779  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Completion  of  Pulaski 

FEB-  4  and  Armand's  corps;  arrangement  of  army  and 

settlement  of  rank.  Contemporary  copy,  attested 
by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1778,  Feb.  5. 

93,  14 

1779  [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]     [Albany.]     To  [George  Wash- 

Feb.  4  ington,  near  Middlebrook].    Suggestions  for  man 

agement  of  expedition  against  the  Six  Nations. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  467 


288  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  5  [George]    Washington    [Middlebrook],       Trans 

mitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p. 
Answered  Feb.  8.*  93,  12 

1779  Knox,  H[enry].     Philadelphia.     To  [James]  Duane  [Phila- 

FEB.  5  delphia].        Duties    of     surveyor    of     artillery. 

Transcript.  C.  C.     169,  5,  191 

1779  [Washington,   George.]      Middlebrook.      To  [Brig.  Gen. 

FEB.  7  Edward  Hand,  Philadelphia?]      Information  of 

routes  into  the  Indian  country.  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  12 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook  [New  Jersey].      To 

FEB.  8  [the     President     of      Congress,     Philadelphia]. 

Enlistments  in  Pulaski's  corps.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in 
Congress,  Feb.  10.  Referred  to  the  Board  of 
War.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  277 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,172. 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To   Col.   [Charles] 

FEB.  8  Armand  [-Tuh'n,  Middlebrook].     Recruiting  his 

corps.     L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James 

McHenry.  C.  C.     152,  7,  107 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  8  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  letters.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     1  p.        92,  336 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

FEB.  9  gress,  Philadelphia].    Management  of  civil  depart 

ments  of  the  army;  payment  of  certificates  of 
officers.  Contemporary  copy.  6  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  Feb.  11. 

93,  27 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

FEB.  10  [Middlebrook].     Transmitting    arrangement    of 

the  army.     A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p.     93,  15 

1779  Washington,    [George.]     Middlebrook.     To    [Maj.    Gen. 

FEH.  11  Philip   John   Schuyler,    Albany].      Information 

desired  of  the  Indian  country;  routes  etc.  [Ex 
tract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug. 
15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  13 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1*90.    7,  341. 


COSKESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  289 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Ordering1  a  court-martial 

FEB.  11  as  result  of  letters   from  Massachusetts.     Con 

temporary  copy.  Attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  93,  31 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

FEB.  11  [Middlebrook].     Transmitting  a  report  to  Con 

gress.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     An 
swered  Feb.  IT.*  93,  26 
1779              Washington,]  G[eorge].   Middlebrook.    To  [Col.]  Jeremiah 
FEB.  14                  .     Wads  worth  [Middlebrook?]     Magazine  of  provi 
sion  at  Fort  Pitt.    Transcript.    Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug. 
15.                                                   C.  C.     169,  5,  499 
[1779]            [Murray,  John.]     Memorandum  of  rank  of  Maj.  Francis 
[FEB.  14]                     Nichols.     A.  D.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  17T9,  Feb.  22.                        93,  43 

1779  Murray,  John.     Waynesburg    [Penns}Tlvania],     To   Gov. 

FEB.  14  [Joseph]    Reed,    Philadelphia.      His    seniority. 

A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Endorsed  with  memorandum 
respecting  Maj.  [Francis]  Nichol's  commission. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 
Feb.  22.  93,  41 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  15  [George]   Washington   [Middlebrook].     Charges 

against  officers  conducting  work  at  Springfield, 
Massachusetts.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     1  p.     93,  32 
1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Washington 

FEB.  15  [Middlebrook].     Forwarding    Virginia  arrange 

ment.     A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p.          93,  17 
1779  [Williamson,   Andrew.]    Near  Adam's   Ferry   [Georgia]. 

FEB.  16  To  [Henry  Laurens,  Philadelphia].     Situation  in 

Georgia;  retreat  of  British;  Indians.    Extract  of 
letter  with  auto,  note  by  Laurens.     Enclosed  m 
Laurens  to  Washington,  1779,  Mar.  16.       30,  390 
1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]    To  the  Board  of 

FEB.  17  War    [Philadelphia].     Methods    of    accounting; 

granting  of  certificates.  Draft.  2pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.    IV,  pt.  1,  279 

1779  Washington,  George*    Middlebrook.     To  [the   Board  of 

FEB.  17  War,   Philadelphia].     Ordering  papers  sent  to 

headquarters.     Draft.     1  p.    In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  283 

28632— OG 19 


290  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  [Washington,  George.]    Middlebrook.    To  Henry  Laurens 

FEB.  17  [Philadelphia].    His  politeness  during  the  Phila 

delphia  visit;  Spain  and  the  French  loan;  Brit 
ish  preparations.  Auto,  draft.  1  p. 

P.     I.  pt.  II,  283 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  175. 

1779  Potter,   James.     Philadelphia.     To   the    Board    of    War 

FEB.  17  [Philadelphia].      Information,    distances,    water 

ways,  etc.,  in  the  Indian  country.     Contempo 
rary  copy.     2  pp.     In   handwriting  of  Timothy 
^Pickering,  jr.     Enclosed   in  Board   of    War  to 
Washington,  1779,  Feb.  19.  93,  37 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  President  of 

FEB.  19  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Court  martial  of  officers 

in  charge  of  public  works  at  Springfield;  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Alexander]  McDougall;  call  for  money. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamil 
ton.  Head  in  Congress,  Feb.  22.  Order  taken 
thereon.  A.  IV,  pt,  I,  285 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia].    To  [George]  Washington 

FEB.  19  [Pluckemm,  New  Jersey].    Transmitting  papers. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.    1  p.    Answered  Feb.  26*. 

93,34 

1779  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      Brig.     Gen.     [Lachlan] 

FEB.  20  Mclntosh  and  the  command  at  Fort  Pitt.     Con 

temporary  cop}7,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1779,  Feb.  22.  93,  50 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Portmanteaus  and  valises 

FEB.  20  of    officers.     Contemporary    copy,   attested    by 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Feb.  22. 

93,49 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Convention  troops  at  Char- 

FEB.  20  lottesville;  confusion,  troubles,  etc.     Contempo 

rary  'copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy 
Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1779,  Feb.  22.  93,  40 

1779  Continental      Congress,^    President.      Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  22  [George]    Washington    [Middlebrook].      Trans 

mitting  resolves;  extract  from  a  letter  to  the 
French  minister.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  2  pp. 

93,47 


COBRESPONDENCE   OF   GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  291 

1779  Continental    Congress,      Resolves.      Explanation   of   Maj. 

FEB.  [22]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee'*  letters.    Contemporary  copy, 

attested  by  Charles  Thomson.     Transmitted  to 

Washington.  93,  52. 

1779  Board   of  War,    Philadelphia.     To   George   Washington, 

FEB.  22  Middlebrook.     Trouble  with  Convention  troops 

[at  Charlottesville].     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

2  pp.     Answered  Feb.  28.  *  93,  41 

1779  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

FEB.  22  Middlebrook.     Transmitting  papers.     A.   L."  S. 

of  Peter  Scull.     1  p.  93,  39 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  23  [George]     Washington    [Middlebrook].     Money 

for[Maj.]  Gen.  [Alexander]  McDougall.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  14,  53 

1779  Gervais,  John  Lewis.     [Charleston.]     To  Henry  Laurens 

FEB.  23  ,   [Philadelphia].      Measures    of    the    legislature; 

military  situation;  the  Treason  Act;  minor  mat 
ters.  Extract  of  letter  with  auto,  note  by  Lau 
rens.  Enclosed  in  Laurens  to  Washington,  1779, 
Mar.  16.  30,  390 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

FEB.  24  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     [Brig.]  Gen.  [John] 

Glover's  and  Col.  [Edward]  WTigglesworth's  res 
ignation;  Maryland  bills  of  credit  as  payment  of 
bounty.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenry.  Read  in  Congress  Feb.  27. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  287 

1779  Washington,     George.     [Middlebrook.]     To    Maj.     Gen. 

FEB.  24  [Nathanael]  Greene  [Middlebrook].     Magazine  of 

provisions  for   Indian    expedition.      Transcript. 

[Extract  of  letter.]  C.  C.     169,  5,  500 

1779  Beatty,  John.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [George]  Washington 

FEB.  24  [Middlebrook].     Issues   to   prisoners;    exchange 

of  seaman.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Feb.  27.  C.  C.  152,  7,  123 

1779  Greene,  Nath[anael].     Middlebrook.     To  [George  Wash- 

FEB-  25  ington,  Middlebrook].     Wagoners  for  the  army. 

Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

James  McHenry.     Enclosed    in  Washington   to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Feb.  27. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  127 


292  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[1779]  Lee,  Charles.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

[FEB.  20? J  gress,  Philadelphia].      His  correspondence  with 

[Lt.J   Col.   [William]   Butler   and    [Brig.]    Gen. 

[Alexander]  Leslie.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  93,  54 

1779  [Maxwell,  William.]     Elizabethtown  [New  Jersey].     At- 

FEB.  25  tempted  surprise  by  the  enemy  at  Elizabethtown. 

[Extract  of   letter.]     2  pp.      In  handwriting  of 

James  McHenry.    Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1779,  Feb.  26. 

C.  C.     152,  7, 119 

1779  Pawling,    A[lbert].     Haverstraw    [New   York].     To     the 

FEB.  25  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Resigna 

tion.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Read  in  Congress  Mar.  5. 
Accepted.  C.  C.  152,  7,  153 

1779  Pawling,  A[lbert].    Haverstraw.     To  George  Washington 

FEB.  25  [Middlebrook].      Resignation.      A.   L.   S.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Pawling  to  the  President  of  Congress. 

1779,  Feb.  25.  C.  C.    152,  7,  149 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  President  of 

FEB.  26  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Enemy's   attempt   on 

Elizabethtown;  trial  of  Quartermaster  General 
[Thomas]  Mifflin.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Referred,  Mar.  1,  to 
committee  composed  of  Plater,  Ellery  and  Paca. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  289 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  346. 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To   the   Board   of 

FEB.  26  War    [Philadelphia].      Corps    of    Sappers    and 

Miners;  disputes  of  rank.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  291 

1779  Washington,    G[eorge].      Middlebrook.     To   [Brig.    Gen. 

FEB.  26  Edward  Hand?   Philadelphia].      Information   of 

Indian  country,  map  etc.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.    169,  6,  15 

1779  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

FEB.  26  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].  Transmit 

ting  resolves.  Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  14,  55 

1779  Continental  Congress.  Resolve.  Explanation  of  Maj.  Gen. 

FEB.  26  [Charles]  Lee's  letters.  Contemporary  copy, 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  293 

attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  Transmitted  to 
Washington,  1779,  Feb.  26.  93,  52 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Committee 

FEB.  27  of  Conference,  Philadelphia].     Expense  and  ex 

changes  of  marine  prisoners;  bounty  for  waggon 
ers;  Clothier  General's  department;  bounties. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  293 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the   Board  of 

FEB.  27  War,  Philadelphia].     Establishment  of  an  Engi 

neer  corps.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  247 

[1779]  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]     Remarks  on  estab- 

[FEB.  27]  lishment   of    Engineer   corps   and   Sappers   and 

Miners.     Draft.    5  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  A.     IV,  pt,  I,  299 
1779               Continental    Congress,  Resolve.       Money   for   Maj.  Gen. 
FEB.  27                        [Charles]  Lee.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 
Charles  Thomson.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

93,  52 

1779  Elizabethtown,  (New  Jersey).    Return  of  American  troops 

FEB.  27  killed,  wounded  and  missing  at.     Contemporary 

copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Mar.  1.  C.  C.  152,  7,  143 

1779  Maxwell,    William.      Elizabethtown    [New    Jersey].      To 

FEB.  27  [George    Washington,   Middlebrook].     Account 

of  enemy's  attempted  surprise  at  Elizabethtown. 

A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1779,  Mar.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  7, 139 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]    To  the  Board  of 

FEB.  28  War  [Philadelphia].     Col.  [Theodorick]  Bland  to 

command  Convention   troops    at   Charlottesville 

[Virginia].      Draft.      1   p.      In   handwriting   of 

John  Laurens.  A.     IV,  pt.  1,  305 

[1779]  Continental  Army.    Arrangement.     Memorandum  of  state 

[FEB.]  of  arrangement  of  the  army.     2  pp.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  Feb.  10. 

93,  16 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.    To  [the  President  of 

MAR!.  Congress,   Philadelphia].      Transmitting  [Brig.] 

Gen.  [William]  Maxwell's  account  of  the  attack 


294  LIBEARY    OF    CONGRESS 

onElizabethtown.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  3. 
Referred  to  Committee  of  Intelligence:  J.  B. 
Smith,  Lovell  and  J.  Henry.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  307 

1779  [Washington,   George.]      Middlebrook.      To    John   Jay. 

MAR-  1  [Philadelphia].     Manner  of  communicating  intel 

ligence  to  the  public.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  291 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  347. 

1779  Schuyler,  Philip  John.     [Albany.]     To  [George  Washing- 

MAR.  l  ton,  Middlebrook].     Proposed  Indian  expedition; 

strength  of  enemy;  routes  etc.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169, 5, 469 

1779  Washington,]  G[eorge].     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Col.  Jere- 

MAR.  2  miah  Wadsworth,  Middlebrook?].     Supplies  for 

Western  Expedition.     Transcript. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  501 

1779  Continental    Congress,     President.         Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  2  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy.       C.  C.     14,  57 

1779  Jay,  John.    Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Washington  [Mid- 

MAR.  2  dlebrook].      British  reenforcement  from  Rhode 

Island;  European  politics.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

30,  270 

1779  Laurens,  Henr}r.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washing- 

MAR.  2  ton    [MiddlebrookJ.      Personal   matters;    British 

attempt  on  Elizabethtown;  affairs  to  the  South 
ward.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  30,  272 

1779  [Putnam,  Israel.]     Redding   [Connecticut].     To   [George 

MAR.  2  Washington,  Middlebrook].     Incursion  of  enemy 

at  Horse  Neck.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Ip.  In  hand 
writing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1778,  Mar.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  167 

1779  Prisoners.     British.     List  of  those  taken  at  Horse  Neck 

MAR.  2  [Connecticut].     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress  1778,  Mar.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  J  71 

1779  Sheriff,  Charles.     Middlebrook.     Return  of  articles  to  be 

MAR.  2  provided   at    Easton.      List  of   quartermaster's 

stores   with   deficiencies   noted.      Contemporary 

copy.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of   Peter  Bryan 

Bruin.     Transmitted  to  Washington.          93,  260 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  295 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.    To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  3  Congress,   Philadelphia].     The  Western  expedi 

tion;  consolidation  of  regiments  and  question  of 
officers.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  8. 
Referred  to  the  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  309 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Joseph  Reed, 

MAR.  3  Philadelphia].     Troops  for  the  Western  expedi 

tion.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  515 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,351. 

1779  Jay,  John.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George  Washington,  Mid- 

MAR.  3  dlebrook].     Publishing  of  news;  England's  prep 

arations;  measures  of  public  utility.  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  30,  283 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board   of 

MAR.  4  War,    Philadelphia].     Arrangement   of   officers; 

disputes  of  rank  etc.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  311 

1779  Washington],     G[eorge].       [Middlebrook.]      To     Gov. 

MAR.  4  [George]  Clinton  [Poughkeepsie,  New  York].   The 

Western  Expedition;  secrecy;  troops.  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  55 

The  same  letter,  with  minor  changes,  sent  to  Prest.  Joseph  Reed, 
undei  date  of  Mar.  3. 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  4  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].    Acknowl 

edging  letter.     Letter-book  cop}T.       C.  C.     14,  58 

1779  Massachusetts,  Council.     [Boston.]     Proceedings  on  Maj. 

MAR  4.  Gen.  [Israel]  Putnam's  request  for  cannon.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Rich 
ard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Apr.  28. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  279 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAR-  6  of  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Movement  of   the 

enemy.  Draft.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenry.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  8. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  313 

[1779]  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Maj.   Gen. 

[MAR.  6]  John  Sullivan,  Providence,  Rhode  Island].     Com- 


296  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

mand  of  expedition  against  the  Six  Nations. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  64 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890,    7,  356. 

1770  Anonymous.     [New  York.]     To  [George  Washington,  Mid- 

[MAR.  6?]  dlebrook].     Intelligence  of  a  British  fleet.     [Ex 

tract  of  letter.]  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Mar.  6.  C.  C.  152, 7, 161 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the   President 

MAR.  8  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Transmitting  account' 

of  incursion  of  enemy  to  Horse  Neck.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  liead 
in  Congress,  Mar.  11.  Referred  to  Committee  of 
Intelligence.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  315 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

MAR.  g  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy.      C.  C.     14,  61 

1770  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Method   of   making  out 

^I;VR  8  military  commissions.     Contemporary  copy,  at 

tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 
Aug.  6.  93,  288 

1779  Nelson,  Thomas,  jr.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  9  ington    [Middlebrook].      Purchase  of   horses  in 

Virginia.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  30,  334 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

}jAR  iQ  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Case  of  Brig.  Gen. 

James  Reid.      Draft.      1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

James  McHenry.     Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  13. 

Referred  to  the  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  315 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAR.  10  War,  Philadelphia.]     Pay  of  supernumerary  offi 

cers;  shoes.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
James  McHenry.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  315 

1779  [Maxwell,  William.]     [Elizabeth town,  New  Jersey.]     To 

MAR.  10  [George    Washington,    Middlebrook].       Intelli 

gence  of  movements  of  British  ships.  [Extract 
of  letter.]  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Mar.  11.  C.  C.  152,  7,  181 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEOKGE    WASHINGTON  297 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAR.  11  Of   Congress,    Philadelphia].     Enemy's   designs; 

Baron  Steuben's  regulations.     Draft.     2  pp.     In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry.     Read  in  Con 
gress,  Mar.  15.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  317 
1779              Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 
^IAR-  n                       War,   Philadelphia.]     Resolves  of  Congress  re 
specting   clothing   due   the   army   for   the   year 
1777.      Draft.     1  p.      In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.                                      A.     IV,  pt.  I,  319 

1779  Continental  Congress,     Resolves.     Establishment  of  Corps 

MAR.  11  of   Engineers.      D.    S.    of   Richard   Peters.     In 

handwriting  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  Apr.  21. 

93,  62 

1779  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

MAR.  12  [George]      Washington      [Middlebrook,      New 

Jersey].      Transmitting   resolves.      Letter-book 

copy.  C.  C.     14,  66 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

^IAR-  13  War.  Philadelphia].     Disputes  in  2d.  Connecticut 

regiment.      Draft.      1   p.      In    handwriting   of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  321 

1779  Morris,  Gouverneur.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

^IAR-  14  ington  [Middlebrook].      Character  of  the  former 

commander  of   the  Western  Department  [Brig. 
Gen.  Lachlan  Mclntosh].     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

30,  376 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  President  of 

MAR.  15  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Recruiting;  bounties; 

prosecution  of   war;  clothing  of  army.     Draft. 

6  pp.     In  handwriting  of   Alexander  Hamilton 

and  Washington.     Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  18. 

A.     IV,  pt.  1,  323 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  363. 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To    [Thomas   Nel 

son,  jr.,  Philadelphia].     Horses  for  personal  use; 
crisis  of  affairs.     Auto,  draft.     3  pp. 

P.     1,  pt.  II,  309 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

-  15  [George]    Washington    [Middlebrook].      Trans 

mitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     14,  68 


298  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  South  Carolina,  delegates  to  Continental  Congress.     Phila- 

MAR.  15  delphia.       To    [George]    Washington    [Middle- 

brook].  Exchange  of  prisoners;  civilians;  reen- 
f orcements  for  the  South.  L.  S.  of  Thomas  Burke 
and  Henry  Laurens.  2pp.  Answered  Mar.  18.* 

30,  3T8 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Brig.  Gen.  Ed- 

MAR.  16  ward  Hand,  Minisink,  New  York].     Information 

desired  of  the  Indian  country.  [Extract  of  let 
ter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  19 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference.     Philadel- 

MAR.  16  phia.     Passage  of  recommended  resolutions;  pro 

vision  for  wagoners.     A.  L.  S.  of  James  Duane. 
1  p.  30,  383 

Committee:  Duane,  Root,  M.  Smith,  G.  Morris,  Drayton  and  Hutson. 

1779  Laurens,  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAR.  16  ton  [Middlebrook].     News  from  the  South;  for 

warding  papers.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  30,  388 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  17  [George]    Washington    [Middlebrook].      Trans 

mitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy.    C.  C.    14,  68 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  South  Car- 

MAR.  18  olina  delegates  in  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Ex 

change  of  prisoners;  agreements.  Draft.  5  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  329 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  19  [George]    Washington    [Middlebrook].      Trans 

mitting  resolves;  regulations  for  Clothiers  De 
partment  under  consideration.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  14,  69 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.    To  [the  President  of 

MAR-  20  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Payment  of  certificates 

for  supplies  furnished  by  inhabitants.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  333 

[1779]  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [the  President 

[MAR.  20]  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Memorial  of  officers 

and    soldiers   of   Jackson's,  Lee's   and  Henley's 

regiments;  court  martial  at  Fort    Pitt.     Draft. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  299 

2  pp.  In  handwriting-  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read 
in  Congress  Mar.  23.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  335 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the   Board  of 

MAR.  20  War,  Philadelphia].     Arrangements  and  clothing 

for  the  western  expedition.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  337 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the   Board  of 

MAR.  20  War,  Philadelphia].     Commissions  for  New  Jer 

sey,  South  Carolina  and  Virginia  officers.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  34:1 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Henry  Laurens, 

MAR.  20  Philadelphia].     Affairs  in  the  South;  arming  of 

slaves.     Auto,  draft  signed.     3  pp. 

P.     I,  pt.  II,  313 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  370. 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.      To  the    Board    of 

MAR-  21  War  [Philadelphia].     Col.  [Moses]  Rawlings  or 

dered  to  Fort  Pitt.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  343 

1779  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Brig.  Gen. 

MAR-  21  Edward  Hand,  Minisink,  New  York].     Swampy 

nature  of  countiy  between  Chemung  and  the 
Seneca  Nation.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  20 

1779  Washington,]  G[eorge].     Middlebrook.     To   [Maj.    Gen. 

MAR.  21  Philip  John    Schuyler,  Albany].     The  Western 

expedition;  plan  to  be  adopted;  state  of  finances. 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  477 

1779  Burke,  Thomas.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAR-  22  [Middlebrook].     Reenlistment  of  North  Carolina 

troops;  state  bounty.    Recent  copy.     1  p.    31,37 

1779  Continental  Congress.    Ordinance  for  regulating  the  Clothier 

MAR.  23  General's  Department.    Broadside.    1  p.    Printed 

by  Claypoole.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

93,  303 

1779  Nelson,  Thomas,  jr.     Philadelphia.      To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  23  ington  [Middlebrook].     Danger  to  America  from 

condition  of  finances.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.         31,  72 


300  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAR.  24  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Minor  military  mat 

ters;  enlistment  of  wagoners.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress  Mar.  29.  Referred  to  the  Board  of 
War.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  345 

1779  [Washington,  George.]      [Middlebrook.]     To  [Brig.  Gen. 

MAR-  24  Edward  Hand,  Minisink,  New  York].     Informa 

tion  desired  of  Indian  country.  [Extract  of  let 
ter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  21 

1779  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  24  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     Letter- book  copy.      C.  C.     14,  74 

1779  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  24  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Provision 

supplies  for  Oneida  and  other  friendly  Indians. 

Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.    14,  75 

1779  Burke,  Thomas.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  24  [Middlebrook].       Volunteer   cavalry    from   Vir 

ginia  to  aid  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
Answered  Mar.  28.*  31,  64 

1779  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].     To   [George]  Washington 

MAE-  25  [Middlebrook].      Petition  of  William  MacPher- 

son.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Peter  Scull.  Answered  Mar.  29.* 

93,  56 

1779  [White,   Anthony    Walton.]     [Lancaster,    Pennsylvania.] 

MAR.  25  To  [the  Board  of  Wai%  Philadelphia].     Blunder 

busses  for  his  dragoons.  Contemporary  extract 
of  letter.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1779,  Apr.  1.  93,  108 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

^IAR-  26  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].        Movements    of 

enemy's  ships  and  troops.      Draft.     2  pp.      In 

handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.     Read  in  Congress 

Mar.  30.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  347 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890.    7.38G,  note. 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.      To   the   Board  of 

MAR-  26  War   [Philadelphia].      Cartridges    and    hunting 

shirts.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  349 


WRITING  OF  JOHN   FITZGERALD. 


MAK.  2 


i  ..' 
Burke,  Tho 


An-  w*>re 
of  War  i  P 


of    i»-tt< 

Waahu 

ion,   (" 


ImurJwritintr  of 


1779  Washington,  George.      Middlehrook 

Wur  [Philadelphia].  Can 
shirts.  Draft.  I  p.  la  h 
Tilghman. 


x 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  301 

1779  Harnage,      Henry.      Cambridge       [Massachusetts].      To 

MAR.  27  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Applica 

tion  to  go  to  Charlottesville  by  sea.  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Apr.  12.  C.  C.  152,  7,  251 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAR.  28  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     News  in  Rivington's 

Gazette.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  1. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  351 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  Thomas  Burke 

MAR.  28  [Philadelphia].     [Col.  George]  Baylor's  and  [Col. 

Theodorick]  Bland's  dragoons;  clothing  and  ac 
coutrements;  letters  to  go  into  New  York. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  353 

1779  Jay,    John.     Philadelphia.      To     [George]    Washington, 

MAR.  28  Middlebrook.     Introducing  a  secret  agent.     A. 

L.  S.     1  p.  31,  107 

1779  [Maxwell,  William.]    [Elizabethtown,    New  Jersey.]    To 

MAR.  28  [George  Washington,  Middlebrook].     Reports  of 

British  ships.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Mar.  29.  C.  C.  152,  7,  215 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAR.  29  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Transmitting  letter 

from   [Brig.]  Gen.   [William]  Maxwell.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read 

in  Congress,  Apr.  5.     Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  355 

1779  Washington,    George.      Middlebrook.      To  the  Board  of 

MAR.  29  War   [Philadelphia].     Proposed  commission  for 

[William]  Macpherson.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  357 

1779  Board  of  War.    Regulations  for  Engineer  corps  and  Sappers 

MAR.  30  and  Miners;  duties  of  engineers;  plans,  attacks, 

defense;  composition  of  Sappers  and  Miners; 
duties.  D.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  In  handwriting 
of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1779,  Apr.  21.  93,  62 


302  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     New  York  militia  for  ex- 

APR.  l  pedition  against  the  Western  Indians.     Contem 

porary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  Apr.  4.  93,  70 

1779  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washington, 

APR.  l  Middlebrook.     Arming   of    Lt.    Col.    [Anthony 

Walton]  White's  dragoons.     A.  L.  S.  of  Peter 

Scull.     1  p.     Answered  Apr.  4*  93,  106 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebook.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  2  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Provisions  for  Oneida 

Indians;  Clothier  General's  Department;  arrange 
ment  of  the  cavalry.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Apr.  5.  Reported  to  the  Board  of 
War.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  359 

1779     t         Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

APR.  2  War,      Philadelphia].      Contract     for     cannon. 

Draft.     1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  363 

1779  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Appointment   of   Pierre 

APR.  3  Charles  L'Enfant  as  Captain  of  Engineers.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington  1779,  Apr.  12.  93,  90 

1779  [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]     [Albany.]     To  [George  Wash- 

APR.  3  ington,  Middlebrook].     The  Western  Expedition; 

choice  of  routes.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Trans 
cript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  485 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

APR.  4  War,  Philadelphia].    Rank  of  officers  in  the  North 

Carolina  line;  blunderbusses  for  dragoons;  ar 
rangement  of  Engineer  corps;  Sappers  and 
Miners;  the  German  battalion.  Draft.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  1,  365 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the   Board  of 

APR.  4  War,  Philadelphia].     Arrangement  of  officers  of 

Pennsylvania     and      Rhode     Island     regiments, 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  1,  369 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  303 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

APR-  4  War,    Philadelphia].     Clothing,    arms,  etc.    for 

troops  ordered  to  Wyoming.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  371 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To   the   Board   of 

ApR-  4  War     [Philadelphia].     Clothing    for    troops    at 

Wyoming.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug. 
21.  C.  C.  152,  7,  611 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To    [Brig.]    Gen. 

APR.  4  [Edward]  Hand  [Minisink,  New  York].     Cloth 

ing.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  613 

1779  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  4  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     1  p.      93,  68 
1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  Thomas  Burke 

ApR-  5  [Philadelphia].     Plan     of     additional    bounties. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  373 

1779  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Pay   of   army   clothiers. 

APR-  5  Contemporary  cop}7,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1779,  Apr.  7.  93,  73 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Election  of  deputy  com- 

ApR-  6  missary    generals    of   musters.       Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 
1779,  Apr.  8  93,  80 

1779  [Knox,   Henry.]     [Middlebrook.]     To  [George  Washing- 

ApR-  6  ton,  Middlebrook].     Completion  of  the  artillery 

corps.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Apr.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  225 

1779               Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.  To  [the  Committee 
ApR.  7                         of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Completion  of  the 
artillery  regiment.     Draft.  3  pp.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  375 


304  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[1779]  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     Remarks  to  the 

[APR.  7]  Committee   of  Conference.     Plan  of   campaign; 

militia  on  Western  frontier;  barrack-masters  and 
commissaries;  brigadiers;  independent  corps. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Apr.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  229 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

APE-  7  [George]    Washington,    [Middlebrook].      Trans 

mitting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     1  p. 

93,  71 

1779  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Memorial   of  Capt.   Job 

APR- 7  Sumner.    Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1779,  Apr.  8.  93,  79 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Road  from  Penobscot  to 

St.    Johns.     Contemporary    copy,    attested    by 

Charles  Thomson.     2pp.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Apr.  8.      93,  77 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

APR-  7  Middlebrook.     Forwarding  commissions  for  the 

Virginia  line.     A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p. 

31,  241 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To    the   Board   of 

ApE-  8  War  [Philadelphia].     Disputes  of  rank;  hunting 

shirts.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  379 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  8  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  2  pp.  An 
swered  Apr.  15.*  93,  75 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Appointments  of  lieuten- 

APR.  9  ants  in  Col.  [Charles]  Harrison's  artillery.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1779,  Apr.  12.  93,  88 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Dismissal  of  Maj.  de  Bois. 

APE-  9  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  Apr.  12.  93,  89 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington, 

APK- 9  Middlebrook].     Cartridges;  clothing  department; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  305 

cannon  casting;  Man-land  men  in  the  German 
battalion:  cavalry.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
4  pp.  Answered  Apr.  15.*  93,  81 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

APK.  9  Middlebrook.     The  army  shoe  factory  at  Newark 

and  establishment  of  others  elsewhere.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     3pp.    Answered  Apr. 

15.*  93,  83 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To   the   Board   of 

APR.  10  War  [Philadelphia].     Design  of  consolidating  the 

Adjutant  General  and  Inspector  General  Depart 
ments.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  381 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the   Board  of 

APR.  10  War,  Philadelphia].     Commissions  for  the  Vir 

ginia  line.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  383 

1779  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Court    martial   of    Col. 

APR.  10  [Archibald]  Steel  at  Fort  Pitt.     Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  Apr.  12.  93,  87 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President  of 

APR-  12  Congress,    Philadelphia].   -  Exchange    of  certain 

British   officers.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  April  14. 

A.    IV,  pt.  I,  385 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  12  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  various  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.      2  pp. 

93,85 

1779               Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.  To   the   Board   of 

APR.  13                        War  [Philadelphia].     [Capt,  Bartholomew]  Von 

Heer's  claim.     Draft.     2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  387 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  13  [Middlebrook].     Promotion  of  Lt.  Col.  [Francis] 

Nichols;  hunting  shirts;  proclamation  pardoning 

deserters.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp. 

Answered  Apr.  22.*  31,  281 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

APR.  13  Middlebrook.     Ensigns  commissions  in  the  Vir- 

28632 — 0(5 20 


306  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

ginia  line.  A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.  2  pp.  An 
swered  Apr.  22.*  31,  283 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  John  Jay  [Phil- 

ApR-  14  adelphia].     The   Canada    expedition   and    [Maj.] 

Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates's  actions.     Draft.     11  pp. 

In    handwriting    of    Alexander    Hamilton    and 

Washington.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  337 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7,  39S. 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

ApR-  1-1  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  return  of  court-martial  proceedings 
on  officers  at  Springfield.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay. 
2  pp.  93,  91 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Request  of  certain  con- 

APK.  14  vention   officers;    court-martial   proceedings  re 

specting  the  Springfield  laboratory.  Contem 
porary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 
1779,  Apr.  14.  93,  93 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Passports  to  enter  enemy's 

APR-  14  lines.     Broadside.     1   p.     Printed   by  Hall  and 

Sellers.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1779,  Apr.  18.  93,  100 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  15  Congress,  Philadelphia.]   Transmitting  New  York 

newspapers.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  19. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  389 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the    Board  of 

APK.  15  War,  Philadelphia].     Clothier  General's  depart 

ment;  need  of  cannon;  the  German  battalion;  re 
duction  of  the  cavalry;  shoes.  Draft,  -i  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  391 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

APR.  15  War,  Philadelphia]     Succession  of  officers  in  2d 

New  Jersey  Regiment  and  other  minor  matters. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  395 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

APK.  15  Middlebrook.     Arrangement  of  the  Rhode  Island 

and  Pennsylvania  Lines;   [Maj.]  Gen.    [Arthur] 

St.  Glair's   letter.     A.  L.    S.  of   Peter  Scull.     2 

pp.     Answered  Apr.  22. ft  31,320 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  307 

1779  [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]     [Livingston  Manor,  New  York]. 

APR.  15  To  [George  Washington,  Middlebrook].     Intelli 

gence  of  enemy's  movements  in  Canada.  [Extract 
of  letter].  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  22 

1779  Sullivan,  John.     Mill  Stone  [near  Easton,  Pennsylvania]. 

APR-  16  To  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Force 

necessary  for  the  Indian  expedition.     Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  5,  490 
1779               Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Enlistment  of   wagoners. 
APR.  17                        Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1779,  Apr.  18.  93,  98 

1779  New  Jersey,  Brigade  Officers.      Elizabethtown.      To  the 

APR-  17  Legislature    of    New    Jersey.      Remonstrance; 

lack  of  pay;  necessities.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  May  11.  C.  C.  152,  7,  325 

1779  Sullivan,  Daniel.      Pittsburg.      Charges  against  his  con- 

APR.  17  duct  as  Indian  interpreter.     Contemporary  copy. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.     Enclosed 

in    Washington   to  the   President  of    Congress, 

1779,  May  16.  C.  C.     152,  7,  357 

1779  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR-  18  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     2  pp.     93,  96 

1779  [Chaloner  &  White.]    [Philadelphia.]    To  [Col.   Jeremiah 

APR.  is  Wadsworth,  Middlebrook  ?]     Prospects  of  flour. 

[Extract    of    letter.]     Transcript.     Enclosed   in 

Washington    to    the    President     of     Congress, 

1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  5,  504 

1779  Washington,  George.    Middlebrook.    To  Brig.  Gen.  James 

Clinton  [Albany].  Batteaux  for  Western  expedi 
tion.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  512 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Joseph  Reed, 

.  19  Philadelphia].     Call  for  militia  for  the  Western 

Expedition.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  517 


308  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  [Washington,    George.]    Middlebrook.     To    [Maj.    Gen. 

APR.  19  Philip  John  Schuyler,  Albany].     Plans  for  the 

Western  Expedition.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  496 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,400. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Resignation  of  Capt.  [Ben- 

APR.  19  jamin]    Stoddert.      Contemporary   copy.      1    p. 

93,  105 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Resignation  of  Maj.  Gen. 

APR-  19  [Philip    John]    Schuyler.     Contemporary    copy 

attested  by  Charles   Thomson.     1   p.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 

Apr.  20.  93,  101 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Ration  allowance  of  colonels 

APR.  19  acting  as  brigadiers.    Contemporary  copy  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Apr.  20. 

93,  102 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington, 

APR.  19  Middlebrook.    Transmitting  commissions  of  Vir 

ginia  subalterns;  promotions  in  the  Jersey  Line. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.  1  p.  Answered  Apr. 
22.*  31,  359 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the   President 

APR.  20  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Appointment  of  date 

for  trial  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read 

in  Congress,  Apr.  22.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  397 

1779  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  20  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].    Transmit 

ting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     1  p.     93, 103 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington. 

APR.  21  Middlebrook.     Regulations   for   government   of 

Engineer  Department;  German  battalion.     A.  L. 

S.  of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp.     Answered  May  3.* 

93,  60 

1779  [Ge'rard  de  Eayneval,  Conrad  Alexandre].     To  [the  Presi- 

[APR.  21]  ^ent  Of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Cooperation  of 

Comte  D'Estaing  with  American  forces.  3  pp. 
(In  French. )  Auto,  note  of  Gerard  that  above  was 
sent  by  Gouverneur  Morris.  Transmitted  to 
Washington.  93,  336 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  309 

1779  Jay,    John.      Philadelphia.      To    [George]    Washington 

APR.  21  [Middlebrook].       Reflections    [on    the    Conway 

Cabal];  the  war.     A.  L.  S.     4  pp.  31,  367 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890,    7,  404 
note. 

1779  V[an]  Schaick,  G[oose].     Onondaga  [New  York].     Return 

R-  of    prisoners   taken   on   Onondaga    Expedition. 

Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  May  7. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  305 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To   the   Board   of 

War  [Philadelphia].  Hunting  shirts,  blankets  and 
shoes;  rank;  drums.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  401 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  William  Ellery 

APR.  22  [Philadelphia].    Commissions  for  the  Rhode  Island 

regiments.      Draft.      1   p.     In   handwriting    of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  405 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

ApR-  2:  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Need  of  money  by 

Quartermaster  General  to  provide  for  the  West 
ern  Expedition.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Referred  to  Board  of 
Treasury,  Apr.  26.  A.  IV,  pt.  I,  399 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  President  of 

APR.  23  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Reported  embarkation 

of  enemy  for  West  Indies  or  Georgia.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read 

in  Congress,  Apr.  26.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  407 

1779  W[ashingto]n,    G[eorge].     Middlebrook.      To    John    Jay 

APR-  23  [Philadelphia].    Queries  respecting  the  Continen 

tal  frigates;  supplies  for  Bermuda  and  the  cur 
rency.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  351 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  415. 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President  of 

ApR-  2'  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Reduction  of  pay  of 

Captain-lieutenants    of    the    artillery.       Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read 

in  Congress,  May  1.     Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  409 

1779  Flint,  Royal.     Raritan  [New  Jersey].    To  [George]  Wash- 

APR.  24  ington  [Middlebrook].     Prospects  for  supplies  for 


310  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Western  Expedition.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  503 

1779  V[an]  Schaik,  G[oose].     Fort  Schuyler  [New  York].     Ac- 

Apa-  24  count  of   the  Onondaga   Expedition,      Contem 

porary  copj^.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  May  7.  C.  C.  152,  7,  3<>1 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Al>R-  25  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].    Transmit 

ting  papers.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     1  p.  32,  7 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

APR.  25  Middlebrook.      Clothing  for  troops;    supply   of 

shoes.     A.  L.  S.  of  Timotlry  Pickering,  jr.     2  pp. 

93,  109 

1779  Jay,  John.    Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Washington  [Mid 

dlebrook].  Marine  and  Commercial  committees 
in  Congress;  Sieur  Gerard  [deRayneval];  secrecy 
rules;  state  of  currency.  A.  L.  S.  3pp.  32,41 

1779  Morris,  Gouverneur.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash 

ington  [Middlebrook].  Assistance  from  France; 
sketch  of  method  of  attack  upon  New  York.  A. 
L.  S.  2  pp.  32,  43 

1779  Rhode   Island,  Council   of   War.      Providence.      To   the 

President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Efforts  of 
the  state  during  the  past;  present  situation;  re- 
,  quest  for  protection.  Contemporary  copy.  4pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  May  10.  93,111 

1779  Washington,  George.    Middlebrook.    To  [Maj.  Gen.  Philip 

John  Schuyler,  Albany].  Intelligence  from  Can 
ada.  [Extract of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  23 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Joseph  Reed, 

Philadelphia].  Militia  for  the  Western  Expedi 
tion.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  519 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  422. 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

APR-  27  [Middlebrook].     Commissions.    A.  L.  S.  of  Peter 

Scull.     1  p.  32,  68 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  311 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  27  [Middlebrook].     Memorial  of  Capt.  [Lawrence] 

Keene   and   minor  matters.     A.  L.  S.  of   Peter 

Scull.     1  p.  32,  68 

1779  Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To    George  Washington, 

APR.  27  Raritan  [Middlebrook].     Gov.  [George]  Clinton 

respecting  exchange  of  prisoners.    A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

32,  63 

1779  [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]     Albany.     To  [George  Washing- 

APR-  2"  ton,  Middlebrook].     Enclosing  account  of  expe 

dition  against  Onondaga.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison-.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  May  7. 

C.  C.     152,  T,  299 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To   [the  President 

VAPR.  28  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Cannon  in  Massa 

chusetts;  advance  of  enemy  to  Middletown  [New 
Jersey].  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress,  Ma}*  1. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  411 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

ApR-  28  [George]  Washington   [Middlebrook].     Petition 

of  Cols.  [Philip]  Van  Cortlandt  and  [Peter]  Ganse- 

voort.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     14,  94 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Committee  on  defense  of  South  Car- 

APR.  28  olina   and   Georgia.      To   [George]   Washington 

[Middlebrook].  Letter  from  South  Carolina; 
troops  raising  in  North  Carolina  and  Virginia; 
plan  proposed.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Henry  Lee. 
2  pp.  Answered  Apr.  30.*  32,  87 

Committee:  Lee,  Burke  and  Laurens. 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

APR.  29  of  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Retreat  of  enemy 

from  Middletown.     D.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Alexander   Hamilton   and   James   McHenry. 

Read  in  Congress,  May  3.          A.     IV,  pt.  I,  415 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

APR.  30  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Complaint  of  troops 

in  Eastern  Department  as  to  pay.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.     Referred 

to  Board  of  Treasury,  Ma}*  4. 

A.     IV,  pt.  I,  41 T 


312  LIBRAE Y    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Committee  of 

APR.  30  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Situation  in  Carolina; 

the    Virginia    levies;     North    Carolina    troops. 

Draft.      2  pp.      In    handwriting   of    Alexander 

Hamilton.  A.     IV,  pt.  I,  419 

Committee  on  defense  of  South  Carolina  and  Georgia:    R.  H.  Lee, 
Laurens  and  Burke. 

1779  Flint,  Royal.     Raritan  [New  Jersey].     To  [George]  Wash- 

APR.  30  ington     [Middlebrook].      Abundance    of    flour. 

[Extract    of    letter.]     Transcript.     Enclosed   in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  5,  504 

[1779]  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     Observations  on 

[APR.]  resolves  of     Congress    respecting  the  Inspector- 

Generalship  of  the  army.  Contemporary  copy. 
9  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  235 

[1779]  Davies,  William  and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     [Middle- 

[APR.]  brook]     To  [George  Washington,  Middlebrook]. 

Report  of  conference  with  British  Commissioners 
to  arrange  a  general  exchange;  previous  negotia 
tions;  defective  powers  of  British  Commissioners; 
liquidation  of  Convention  troops'  expenses;  [Lt.] 
Gen.  [John]  Burgoyne's  exchange  status;  defini 
tive  proposals  of  British;  tariff;  correspondence 
of  Apr.  22  between  Davies  and  Harrison  and  West 
Hyde  and  John  [Lewis]  Andre  respecting  pro 
posals.  Contemporary  copy.  32  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  May  7. 
Endorsed:  "  Ordered  to  be  printed."  C.  C.  28, 1 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.      Cannon  from  Massachu- 

^IAY  1  setts  for  defense  of  the  Highlands.    Contemporary 

copy,    attested     by    Charles    Thomson.       1   p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1779,  May  4.  93,  123 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  Philadelphia],  Peace  with  the 
Cayugas;  British  expedition  from  Canada. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  May  7.  Referred 
to  the  Board  of  War.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  1 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  429. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  313 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.      To  the  Board  of 

MAY  3  War   [Philadelphia].      Linen    and   blankets   for 

troops;     combining    the   Adjutant-General    and 

Inspector-General's  departments.      Draft.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  3 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  3  War,  Philadelphia].     Transmitting  commissions 

and   resignations   in    the  Virginia   line.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  5 

1779  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Gov.  George 

MAY  3  Clinton,  Poughkeepsie  ?  New  York].    Rendezvous 

and  routes  of  troops  on  the  Western  Expedition. 

[Extract    of    letter.]     Transcript.     Enclosed    in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  5,  529 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.      To  James  Duane 

MAY  3  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of   civilians.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  7 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  Maj.  Gen.  [John] 

MAY  4  Sullivan  [Millstone?  New  Jersey].     Orders  for 

preparations  for  the  Western  Expedition.  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  505 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

MAY4  [George]    Washington    [Middlebrook].      Trans 

mitting  resolves;  hard  money  for  secret  service. 
L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  2  pp.  Answered  May  11.* 

93,  121 

1779  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Raising    Rhode    Island 

MAY  4  troops.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1779,  May  5.  93,  126 
1779  Washington,  George.  Middlebrook.  To  [the  President  of 
MAY  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Britain's  intentions  of 
prosecuting  the  war;  need  of  recruits.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Read  in  Congress,  May  8.  Referred  to  Commit 
tee  appointed  to  prepare  an  address  to  the  several 
states,  consisting  of  Morris,  Drayton,  Paca,  S. 
Adams  and  Burke.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  9 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  433. 


314  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [a  Committee 

MAY  5  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Orders  for  the  Vir 

ginia  levies;  arms.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  17 

Committee:  R.  H.  Lee,  Laurens  and  Burke. 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To   the    Board   of 

MAY  5  War   [Philadelphia].      Need  of   clothing  etc.  in 

the  Western  Department.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  11 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To   the    Board   of 

War  [Philadelphia].  Commission  for  Brig.  Gen. 
[John]  Glover.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
James  McHenry.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  15 

1779  Continental    Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  5  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p.  Answered 
May  11.*  93, 121 

1779  Washington,    George.      Middlebrook.     To    [Brig.]  Gen. 

MAY  6  [Alexander]  McDougall  [Peekskill,  New  York]. 

Pay  and  clothing  for  regiment  of  Poor's  brigade. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary  copy.  Ip.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  21.  C.  C.  152,  7,  617 

1779  Maxwell,    William.     Elizabethtown     [New    Jersey].     To 

MAY  6  George    Washington     [Middlebrook].      Remon 

strance  of  New  Jersey  officers.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  May  11.  C.  C.  152,  7,  315 

1779  Virginia,  Delegates  to  Continental  Congress.    Philadelphia. 

MAY  6  To  [George]  Washington   [Middlebrook].     Col. 

Alexander  Spotswood's  appointment.  L.  S. : 
Meriwether  Smith,  Richard  Hem*}'  Lee,  Cyrus 
Griffin  and  Wm.  Fleming.  2  pp.  Answered 
May  13.*  92,  183 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [the  President 

MAY  7  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Sailing  of  a  British 

expedition  from  New  York;  exchange  negotia 
tions.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  May  10. 
Referred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  19 


COREESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  315 

1779  Washington,    George.       Middlebrook.       To    Brig.    Gen. 

MAY  7  [William]  Maxwell  [Elizabethtown].     Opinion  of 

the  remonstrance  of  the  Jersey  officers.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Richard 
Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  May  11. 

C.'  C.     152,   7,  319 

I'rinted:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    7,  445. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Troops  for   the   South- 

MAY  7  ward;  cavalry;  clothing  for  Virginia  levies.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
'2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  May  10.  93,  115 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     New  England  troops  to  be 

MAY  7  kept  in  Rhode   Island.      A.    D.    S.    of   Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1779,  May  10.  93,  117 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     The  Rhode  Island  situa- 

MAY  ~  tiori.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1779,  May  10.  93,  118 

1779  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 

MAY  '  Middlebrook.    Col.  [Benjamin]  Flower's  rank  and 

trouble  between   artillery  and   artificers  at  the 

laboratory.      A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr. 

2  pp.     Answered  May  U.*  93,  127 

1779  McHenry,  James.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of  War, 

MAY  7  Philadelphia].      Changes  among  officers  of   the 

Virginia  line.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  23 

1779  [Washington,    George.]     Middlebrook.     To   [Gouverneur 

MAY  8  Morris,  Philadelphia].     Morris's  scheme  [attack 

on  New  York];  campaign  in  the  South;  the  civil 
and  military  situation.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

P.     I,  pt.  II,  377 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,449. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Appointing  James  Elliott 

MAY  8  and  Thomas  Mclntire  captains  in  Continental 

Army.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Benja 
min  Stoddert.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1779,  May  1<>.  Miscel. 

1779  Webb,  Samuel  Blatchley.  [Trenton,  New  Jersey.]  Pay 

abstract  of  his  regiment  for  April  1779,  while 


316  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

commanded  by  Maj.  Ebenezer  Huntington.  At 
tested  copy,  with  explanatory  note,  by  Paymaster 
General  John  Pierce,  made  Sept.  20,  1782.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Oct.  10.  98,  213 

1779  Forman,  Jonathan.       Elizabethtown   [New   Jerse}7].       To 

MAY  8  [George]   Washington   [Middlebrook].     Reasons 

for  the  remonstrance  of  the  Jersey  officers. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Ma}7  11. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  323 

[1779]  [Pennsylvania,    Executive   Council.]     [Philadelphia.]     To 

[MAY  8]  [George  Washington,  Middlebrook].     Method  of 

raising  men  for  Western  Expedition.     [Extract 

of  letter.]    Transcript.     Enclosed  in  Washington 

to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  520 

1779  Ge'rard  [de  Rayneval,  Conrad  Alexandre].     Philadelphia. 

MAY  9  To  [the   President   of   Congress,    Philadelphia]. 

Presenting  his  memorial  on  cooperation  with 
Comte  D'Estaing. 

Ge'rard  [de  Rayneval,  Conrad  Alexandre].  Philadelphia. 
Memorial  to  Congress.  D'Estaing's  aid  to 
Georgia;  provisions  for  the  fleet.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Chas.  Thomson. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  May  10.  32,  248 

1779  Morgan,  George.     Princeton  [New  Jersey].     To  [George 

MAY  9  Washington,  Middlebrook].    Audience  with  Dela 

ware  Chiefs.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
May  14.  C.  C.  152,  7,  335 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  10  War,    Philadelphia].     Return   and    commissions 

for  9th  Virginia  regiment.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  25 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.    To  John  Jay  [Phila- 

MAY  10  delphia].      Condition   of    affairs;   the   currency. 

Draft.      1    p.      In    handwriting    of    Alexander 

Hamilton.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  381 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  317 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Brig.  Gen.  Wil- 

MAY  10  liam  Maxwell,  Elizabethtown,  New  Jersey].     Re 

monstrance  of  the  Jersey  officers;  pay  of  soldiers. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  May  11. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  329 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  K.  Y.    1891.    7,448, 
note. 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  10  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  2  pp. 
Answered  May  U.*  93,  113 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  10  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Letter  of 

Minister  of  France  [Gerard  de  Rayneval]  to  Con 
gress;  direction  of  military  operations.  A.  L.  S. 
of  John  Jay.  1  p.  32,  246 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  10  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     2  pp. 

93,  131 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Memorial  of  the  Minister 

MAY  10  of  France.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1779,  May  10.  32,  250 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Thanks  of  Congress  to 

MAY  10  Col.  [Goose]  Van  Schaick  and  officers  and  soldiers; 

conduct  of  commissioners  to  arrange  a  cartel;  re 
port  to  be  transmitted  American  prisoners.  Con 
temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington  1779,  May  10.  93,  133 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  10  [Middlebrook].     Trouble  in  Col.  [Thomas]  Proc 

tor's  regiment;  drums  and  colors;  supplies.  A. 
L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  3  pp.  Answered  Ma}T 
U.*  93,  129 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  10  [Middlebrook].     Transmitting  commissions.     A. 

L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p.  32,  237 

1779  Armstrong,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  10  ton  [Middlebrook].     The  situation,  military  and 


318  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

in  Congress;  affairs  on  northern  frontier;  relief 
of  the  Wyoming  Valley  from  Fort  Pitt.  A.  L. 
S.  2  pp.  32,  253 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  n  of   Congress,    Philadelphia].      Remonstrance   of 

officers  of  1st  New  Jersey  regiment;  lack  of  cloth 
ing;  cattle  for  western  expedition;  secret  intelli 
gence.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton  and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  May  17.  Referred  to  Board 
of  War  and  Committee  to  Superintend  Quarter 
master  and  Commissary  Departments:  G.  Morris, 
Whipple  and  Armstrong.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  27 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  254. 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  11  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Brig.  Gen.  [Lachlan] 

Mclntosh  and  the  Southern  campaign.    L.  S.    1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read 

in  Congress,  May  18.  C.  C.     152,  7,  307 

Draft  dated  May  12  is  in  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  31. 

1779  Henry,   P[atrick].       Williamsburg    [Virginia].       To   the 

MAY  11  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.     British  in 

the  Chesapeake;  importance  of  Portsmouth. 
Contemporanr  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Peter  Scull.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington  1779,  May  22.  32,  403 

1779  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.     Pay  and   subsistance   of 

MAY  11  Engineers,  Sappers  and  Miners;  Duportail,  com 

mander  in  chief.  Contemporary  copy,  attested 
by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  AVashington,  1779,  May  12. 

93,  139 

1779  Continental  Congress,   Resolve.      Pay  of  quarter-masters, 

MAY  11  wagon-masters,  commissaries  and  others.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
2  pp.  "Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  May  19.  93,  158 

[1779]  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.      To   the   Delaware 

MAY  12  Chiefs   [Middlebrook].      Peace   and    friendship. 

Contemporary  copy.     5  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Caleb   Gibbs.     Enclosed  in   Washington  to   the 

President  of  Congress,  1779,  May  14. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  339 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  319 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  12  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  6f  John  Jay.  2  pp.  An 
swered  May  25.*  93,  137 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Resignation  of  Lt.  [David] 

MAY  12  Vallance  and  Ensign  -    -  Brush.    Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  May  12.  93,  135 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Election  of  Col.   William 

MAY  12  Irvine     to     brigadier-general.        Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 
1779,  May  12.  93,  156 

1779  McHenry,  James.     Middlebrook.     To  the  Board  of  War 

MAY  12  [Philadelphia].      Retention   of    commissions   by 

officers  who  resign.    Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  33 

1779  Henry,   Patrick.     Williamsburg.      To   the   President    of 

MAY  12  Congress    [Philadelphia].       British    capture    of 

Portsmouth.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  May  22,  32,  405 

1779  Jay,    John.      Philadelphia.      To    [George]    Washington 

MAY  12  [Middlebrook].      Requesting   passport  for  Mrs. 

[Margaret]  De  Lancey.    A.  L.  S.    2  pp.     32,  257 

1779  Johnston,  Thomas.      Annapolis    [Maryland],      To  Henry 

MAY  12  Hollingsworth  [Head  of  Elk?].     British  in  the 

Chesapeake.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  George  Bond.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  May  15. 

93,  146 

[1779]  [Sullivan,  John.]     Millstone  [Pennsylvania].     To  [George 

[MAY  12]  Washington,  Middlebrook].    Clothing  for  troops. 

[Extract    of    letter.]     Transcript.     Enclosed   in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  6,  58 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [the  Virginia 

13  delegates  to  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Reappoint- 

ment  of  Col.  [Alexander]  Spotswood  and  trouble 
it  would  cause.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  35 

Delegates:  M.  Smith,  R.  H.  Lee,  Griffin  and  Fleming. 


320  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[1779]  [Washington,  George.]  [Middlebrook.]  To  [Maj.  Gen. 

[MAY  13]  John  Sullivan,  Millstone,  Pennsylvania].  Ren 

dezvous  of  troops.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Trans 
cript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  539 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Brig.  Gen.  [William] 

MAY  13  Moultrie  to'command  Southern  army.  Contem 

porary  cop}",  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  May  15.  93,  147 

1779  Ford,    Benjamin.      Shrewsbury    [South     Carolina].      To 

•MAY  13  [George    Washington,     Middlebrook].      Intelli 

gence  from  Charleston.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  May  16.  C.  C.  152,  7,  369 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  14  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Position  of  troops; 

visit  of  the  Delaware  chiefs.  Draft,  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in 
Congress  May  17.  Referred  to  Committee  on 
Indian  Affairs.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  39 

Committee:  Duane,  Armstrong,  Burke,  Laurens  and  Sherman. 

Washington,  George.  Middlebrook.  To  the  Board  of 
War  [Philadelphia].  Lt.  Col.  [Benjamin]  Flow 
ers'  claim  to  advancement  in  the  artillery;  ap 
pointment  of  various  officers.  Draft.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  41 

1779  Washington,    George.     Middlebrook.     To    [Brig.]    Gen. 

MAY  14  [Alexander]  McDougall  [Peekskill,  New  York]. 

Ordering  regiments  of  Poor's  brigade  to  Easton. 
Contemporary  copy,  l'  p.  In  handwriting  of 
James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  619 

1779  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To   George  Washington, 

MAY  14  Middlebrook.     Commission  for  Lt.  Col.  [AdamJ 

Hubley.     A.    L.    S.    of   Richard   Peters.     1    p. 

Answered  May  18.*.  93,  140 

1779  Hamilton,    Alexander.     [Middlebrook.]     To   [Brig.   Gen. 

MAY  14  Lachlan  Mclntosh,  Middlebrook].     Inquiry  into 

his   conduct.      Contemporary   copy.      1   p.      In 


.  -f:'     .  S'L  »•     ."£         fZ-T-f&t'    /? 
yf'  ^ 


/ 


^/      + 


£.:>•       /4*  .^«V*-»    l*£  .-ItlS-Asr    .^,        » 

.-  "JZ^y<-<?    <!P  O^ca^^f  <&*£' 
«*j,j«<*~»y,Zy*^ 

;<•&   -.'e-6c0  "&' &<sf^e*rfpi>t-4 ^•faSP^SSto**** 


-  of  troops.     [Kxtraet  of  ' 
Enclosed  in  Washington  t 
:  < 'ovii>Tess,  177!',  Aug.  ',.  .        C. 
Congress,     Resolve.      i>ri<_r.     <. 
M-.ulti  v;  to  command  >oi;Thern   :i 
porary  eopv.  attest'-'.!  by  (, '\>  iries 
Enclosed  in   i 'resident  of  t'oir/:e 
ton.  177'.'.  May  '!,">. 

Ford,    Benjamin.      Slnv  \vsbu ;  v     '"S  is 

go  nee    from    Chariest •  u.     •  •     t ,-i 
VJ  pp.     In  hand  writing  of  J. 
close.d  in  Washington  to  i-; 

.jjfress,  17fv>,  May  !»'.  C  0.     15?    j.  H'i;-1 

"Washington,  C-reoj-^e.  Middle  b>  .K>k.  To  jthe  Pr»*sitlr;5t 
of  < Jon^re^s,  I'hiladf'p.^uj.  l^r-ition  ul  troops: 
visit  of  ihe  iVlaw.ii'e  ciriefs.  Ovrtt.  1  p.  In 
handwriting-  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  lJ*-aii  in 
Congfress  Mav  17.  Keferri"!  to  (Jonnni-a.<-e  ou 


10 

t  utuntitti  .•••:  Dll»u«,  Ann.-t 


1779  Waahinifton,    tlfi..?-^.     Midv 

WarPhiladelhia 


A.      IV.  pt.  Jl,  41. 

1778  WashiK-'ton,    Oor^..     Middle!. ruoi.      To    I'Brijr.  j 

MAV  14  [Alexa»derj  MeDougall  'Peek.-:.  Ml.   Xe\v  lork). 

Ordering  regiments  of  Poor's  l>riga,de  to  Ka.^ion. 
Contoinporary  copy,     i   ]>,     In  handwritinjj   of 
.!:'.nn  s    Mellenry.     Knch'-ed  in   \Vra-';iii<_^on    ! 
the  President  of  Congress.  1770,  Aiuj-. 

C.  C.    152>  •;.  r,-i'! 

1779  Board   of  War.      Philadelphia.     To    Georgv    \V:!->!.sni;-tuii. 
MAY  14  Middlehrook.     Commission  for  I.:    ( 'f>l.  [Ad.  ti! ! 

Hubley,     A.    L.    S.    of   Richard    Pet^ts.     1     p. 
Answered  May  1.8.*  93,  1-iO 

1779  Hamilton,    Alexander.     [Middlehrook.]     T-     T^rig.   ( r,  n. 

MAY  U  Laehlan   Mclntosh.  Middlohrookj.      Inquiry  i;ito 

his   conduct.      Contemporary    r-<-»p\ .      1    p.      Jn 


'  tc*J 


-x 


X 


J 


r 


, 

U; 


eft    a 


XV 


aftas 


COBBESPONDENCE    OF    GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  321 

handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
17T9,  May  16.  C.  C.  152,  7,  361 

1779  Henry,  Patrick.    Williamsburgh.     Proclamation.     Militia 

MAY  14  to   be  held   in  readiness.     Contemporary  copy. 

In  handwriting  of  John  Jay.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  May  22. 

32,  406 

1779  Mclntosh,  Lachlan.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  14  ington  [Middlebrook].     Requesting   an   inquiry 

of  his  conduct;  Col.  George  Morgan  and  the 
Delaware  chiefs.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1779,  May  16.  C.  C.  152,  7,  349 

1779  Mclntosh,  Lachlan.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Lt.  Col.  Alex- 

MAY  14  ander  Hamilton,  Middlebrook].     Investigation  of 

affairs  in  the  Western  Department.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  May  16. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  365 

[1779]  Morgan,    George.      His  conduct  in   the  Western  Depart- 

[MAY  14?]  ment.     Contemporaiy  copy.    1  p.     In  handwrit 

ing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
May  16.  C.  C.  152,  7,  353 

1779  Pennsylvania,  Council.     Resolve.     Recommending  Lt.  Col. 

MAY  14  Adam  Hubley  to  the  Board  of  War.     A.  D.  S.  of 

Timothy  Matlack,  marked  fct  (copy)"  1  p,  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 
May  14.  93,  142 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

^IAY  15  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Maj.  Gen. 

[Benjamin]  Lincoln's  retirement  from  South;  let 
ter  of  Gov.  [Thomas]  Johnston.  L.  S.  of  John 
Jay.  2  pp.  Answered  May  17.*  93,  143 

1779               [Cheever,  Ezekiel.]    [Springfield,  Massachusetts.]    To  [the 
MAY  15  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia].     Order  for  sup 

plies  from  [Brig.]  Gen.  [James]  Clinton.  Extract 
in  handwriting  of  Richard  Peters.  P^nclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1778,  May  25. 
Answered  June  9.*  93,  147 

28632—00 21 


322 

1779  Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

MAY  15  Middlebrook].     Coalescence  of  certain  New  York 

regiments.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  May  26.* 

32,  329 

1779  Irvine,  William.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

MAY  15  gress  [Philadelphia].     Claim  to  rank.     Contempo 

rary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  177!),  May  17.  Miscel. 

1779  [Lawson,  Robert.]     Smithiield  [Virginia].     To  Gov.  [Pat- 

MAY  15  rick   Henry.   Williamsburgh].     British  outrages 

in  Virginia.  [Extracts  of  two  letters.]  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Jay.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  May  22.  32,  406 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  10  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Case  of  Brig.  Gen. 

[Lachlan]    Mclntosh;     news    from    the     South. 

Draft.     2   pp.     In   handwriting   of   James   Mc- 

Henry.     Read  in  Congress  May  17. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  45 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  17  of  Congress,   Philadelphia].     British  expedition 

from    New  York;    Convention    troops.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  47 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.     1890.    7,452. 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook.]     To  [the  President 

MAY  17  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     [Maj.]  Gen.  [Hora 

tio]  Gates's  need  of  money  to  pay  troops.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  Referred  to  Board  of  Treasur}^. 

A.     IV,  pt,  II,  49 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Assistants  and  clerks  to 

MAY  17  the  Adjutant-General.     Contemporary  copy,  at 

tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  May 
19.  93,  151 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Indian  affairs.     Contem- 

MAY  17  porary  copy,  attested  by  Charles   Thomson.     1 

p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1779,  May  19.  93,  153 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

17  Middlebrook.     Brig.     Gen.    [William]    Irvine's 

claim  to  rank.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  323 

Answered  May  29.  Endorsed  as  referred  to 
Board  of  Genl.  Officers  July  4,  1780.  Miscel 

1779  Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

MAY  17  Middlebrook].     Exchange  of  citizens.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.     Answered  May  26.*  32,  327 

1779  Mason,  Thompson.  Leesburg  [Virginia].  To  the  Presi- 

MAY]?  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Descent  of 

British  on  Portsmouth.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Peter  Scull.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 
May  22.  32,  402 

1779  Washington,    George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  18  wai.?     Philadelphia].         Promotion     of     Major 

[Thomas]  Forrest;   rank  in   the  artillery;  other 

promotions.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Alexander  Hamilton.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  51 

1779  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Middlebrook.     To  [John  Arm- 

MAY  18  strong,  Philadelphia].     Distresses  of  the  present; 

conditions;  need  of  exertion.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

4  pp.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  387 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  454. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Brig.  Gen.  [Lachlan]  Mc- 

MAY  18  Intosh  ordered  south.     Contemporary  cop}',  at 

tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  May 
19.  93,  152 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Provision  Committee.    Extracts  from 

MAY  18-22  letters  and  estimates  to  the  Commissary  General 

on  the  subject  of  supplies  for  the  French.     A.  D. 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     4  pp.  91,  243 

1779  Treasury  Board.     Philadelphia.     To  George  Washington, 

MAY  18  Middlebrook.     Resignation  of  army  paymasters 

before  settling  accounts.     L.  S.  of  James  Duane. 

Answered  June  9.*  94,  350 

1779  Barnet,  Ichabod  B.     Examination  of  [James]  Hallett's  ac- 

MAY  18  tions  in  New  York. 

MAY  18  Brown,  John.  Report  respecting  Hallett.  A.  D.  S.  of 
Elias  Boudinot.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  31.  93,  335 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  Maj.  Gen.  [Na- 

MAY  19  thanael]  Greene.     Wagons,  tents,   etc.,   for  the 

Western  Expedition.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Tran 
script.  C.  C.  169,  5,  507 


324  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[1779]  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Maj.  Gen.  John 

[MAY  19]  Sullivan,  Easton,  Pennsylvania].     Overalls   and 

shirts.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  523 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

^IAY  19  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p.  An 
swered  May  25.*  93,  150 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  19  [George]     Washington    [Middlebrook].     [Brig.] 

Gen.  [Lachlan]  Mclntosh's  complaints;  transmit 
ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  2  pp.  An 
swered  May  25.*  93,  149 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  19  [Middlebrook].     Commissions    for   9th  Virginia 

regiment;  promotions  in    6th    Connecticut.     A. 

L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p.  93,  154 

1779  [Claiborne,    Richard.]     [P^sthertown,    Pennsylvania.]     To 

MAY  19  [Brig.  Gen.  Edward  Hand,  Wyoming].     Supplies 

and  boatmen.  [P^xtract  of  letter.]  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1TT9,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  5-41 

1779  Claiborne,   K[ichardJ.      P^sthertown    [Pennsylvania].     To 

MAY  19  [Maj.  Gen.  John  Sullivan,  Easton,  Pennsylvania], 

Provisions  and  boats  for  the  Indian  P^xpedition; 
movement  of  troops,  etc.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Charles  Morse.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  93,  258 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  [Executive] 

MAY  20  Council  of   Pennsylvania  [Philadelphia].     Inde 

pendent  companies  for  the  Western  Expedition. 
[P^xtract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  P^nclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  521 

1779  Johnson,  Thomas.      Annapolis.      To  [the  Maryland  delc- 

MAY  20  gates  in  Congress,  Philadelphia].    British  in  Vir 

ginia;  assistance  for  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Maryland  delegates  to  Washington, 
1779,  May  23.  92,  207 

[1779]  [Purviance,   Samuel.]     [Baltimore.]     To  -        -?     Prepa- 

[MAY  20]  rations  for  defense  of  Baltimore  and  Annapolis. 

Contemporary  extract  of  letter.    1  p.    Enclosed  in 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  325 

Maryland  delegates  to  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  May  23.  92,  209 

1779  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  21  [Middlebrook].  Commissions  and  various  arrange 

ment  of  matters  among  the  Pennsylvania  troops. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.  2  pp.  94,  117 

1779  Judd,  William.     Reading  [Pennsylvania].     To  the  Board 

MAY  21  of  War  [Philadelphia].     Petition   respecting  his 

rank  in  the  Ar,my.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  June  18. 

93,  223 
[1779]             Pennsylvania,  Officers  of  the  Line.     Omissions  in  arrange- 

[MAY  21]  ment     A.  D.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  May  21. 

94,  119 
1779               [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]     [Saratoga.]     To  [George  Wash- 

MAY  21  ington,  Middlebrook].    Intelligence  from  Canada. 

[Extract  of  letter.]     Transcript.      Enclosed   in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  6,  24 

1779  [Sullivan,  .John.]     Easton  [Pennsylvania].      To  [George 

MAY  21  Washington,  Middlebrook].  Delays  in  forward 

ing  clothing.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  524 
1779  [Van  Schaick,  Goose.]  [Saratoga.]  To  [Brig.  Gen.  James 

^IAY  21  Clinton,   Albany].      Intelligence   from   Oswego. 

[Extract  of   letter.]      Transcript.      Enclosed   in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  6,  25 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  22  War,  Philadelphia].  Dispute  of  rank  between 

Brig.  Gens.  [William]  Irvine  and  [Edward]  Hand; 
far  reaching  consequences;  minor  matters  of  com 
missions.  6  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Han 
son  Harrison.  A.  IV?  pt.  II,  55 

1779  Washington,  George.    Middlebrook.    To  the  Board  of  War 

MAY  22  [Philadelphia].       Orders    to    Col.    [Theodorick] 

Bland  and  Lt.  Col.  [William]  Washington  to  join 
the  Southern  army.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  James  McHenry.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  61 

1779  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

MAY22  [George]  Washington   [Middlebrook].     Enemy's 


326  LIBEAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

operations  in  Virginia.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     2  pp. 

Answered  May  25.*  32,  400 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Rank  of  exchanged  officers. 

MAY  22  Broadside.     Printed  by  Claypoole.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  May 

25.  93,  107 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Exchange  of  loyalists  for 

MAY  22  citizen  prisoners.     Contemporary  copy,  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  May  25. 

93,  168 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  Gov.  [William]  Liv- 

MAY  22  ingston  and  Caleb  Camp  [Trenton  ?].     State  of  the 

New  Jersey  troops;  numbers,  deficiency  etc.  Con 
temporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tim 
othy  Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1779,  May  27.  93,  173 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  23  War,  Philadelphia].     Need  of  shoes  and  overalls 

for  the  Western  Expedition.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  63 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Al- 

MAY  23  exander]    McDougall    [Peekskill,     New    York]. 

Hunting  shirts  and  shoes  for  the  Western  Expe 
dition.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Contemporary  cop}'. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  21.  C.  C.  152,  7,  623 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [George]  Mea- 

MAY  23  sam  [Boston].     Supply  of  hunting  shirts.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  609 

1779  .  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington,] 

MAY  23  Middlebrook.     Movement  of  troops;  Col.  [Theo- 

dorick]  Bland;  appointment  of  Capt.  [Daniel?] 
Topham.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters,  with  auto, 
signed  postscript  of  May  24  by  T[imothy]  Pick 
ering,  jr.  1  p.  Answered  May  27.*  93,160 

1779  Maryland,  Delegates  to  Continental  Congress.     Philadel- 

MAY  23  phia.     To   [George  Washington,   Middlebrook]. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  327 

British  in  Virginia;  defense  of  Maryland.  A.  L.S. 
of  John  Henry  jr.,  signed  also  by  George  Plater, 
Wm.  Carmichael  and  Dan.  of  St.  Thomas  Jenifer. 
2pp.  Answered  May  25.*  92,  205 

[1779]  [Sullivan,   John.]     [Easton,   Pennsylvania.]     To  [George 

[MAY  23]  Washington,  Middlebrook].     The  situation;  want 

of  wagons.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1779,  Aug.  15.  '  C.  C.  169,  6,  59 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

^AY  24  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Transmitting  news 

papers.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  Maj-  26. 

A.    IV,  pt.  II,  65 

1779  Washington,]   G[eorge].     Middlebrook.     To   Maj.    Gen. 

MAY  24  [John]  Sullivan  [Easton,  Pennsylvania].     Shoes 

and  overalls  for  the  Western  Expedition.  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  525 

[1779]  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Maj.   Gen. 

[MAY  24]  John    Sullivan,    Easton     Pennsylvania].       Gov. 

[George]  Clinton's  proposed  expedition  against 
the  Esopus  Indians;  the  Western  Expedition. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  65 

1779  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Maj.  Gen. 

MAY  24  John    Sullivan,  Easton].     Wagons  and  powder. 

[Extract  of   letter.]      Transcript.      Enclosed   in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Aug.  16.  C.  C.     169,  6,  68 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  24  [Middlebrook].     Supply  of  shoes;  arms  and  ac 

coutrements.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr. 
4  pp.  93,  163 

[Elaine,  Ephraim.]  [Carlisle,  Pennsylvania].  To  [Maj. 
Gen.  John  Sullivan,  Easton].  Abundance  of  pro 
visions;  lack  of  boots.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  60 

Washington,  George.  Middlebrook.  To  [the  President 
of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Predatory  warfare 
of  enemy;  reenforcement  of  Southern  army;  de- 


328  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

signs  of  enemy;  lack  of  wagons  for  Western 
expedition.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  May  28. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  67 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  261. 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  25  War,    Philadelphia].      Minor    commissions   and 

resignations.     Draft.      1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

James  McHenry.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  69 

[1779]  Washington,    George.      Middlebrook.      To    [the   Marine 

[MAY  25]  Committee,  Philadelphia].      Proposition   of   de 

stroying  enemy's  shipping  in  New  York  harbor. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  II.  71 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the  Maryland 

MAY  25  delegates  to  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Impossi 

bility  of  sending  detachments  to  aid  individual 
States.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  73 

Delegates:  Plater,   Carmichael,   J.   Henry,   jr.,  and   Daniel  of    St. 
Thomas  Jenifer. 

1779  Washington,    George.      Middlebrook.     To   [the  Virginia 

MAY  25  delegates  to  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Impossi 

bility  of  detaching  Lee's  horse  for  service  in  Vir 
ginia;  militia.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  77 

Delegates:  M.  Smith,  R.  H.  Lee,  Griffen  and  Fleming. 

1779  Washington,    George.      Middlebrook.      To    Brig.    Gen. 

MAY  25  [Charles]    Scott    [Virginia].       Reenforcing    the 

Southern  army;  aid  to  Virginia.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  May  28.  C.  C.  152,  7,  383 

1779  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  25  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.    L.  S.  of  John  Jay.    2  pp.      93, 165 
[1779]  Board  of  War.     Estimate  of  clothing  necessary  for  army. 

[MAY  25.]  Tabular  statement  giving  style,  colors,  number  of 

uniforms  etc.  A.  D.  of  Peter  Scull.  3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 
May  25.  93,  182 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  25  [Middlebrook].     Estimate   of    clothing    for   the 

army.     A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     2  pp.        93, 184 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  329 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington, 

MAY  25  [Middlebrook].     [Brig.]  Gen.  [William]  Irvine's 

rank;  mistakes  in  commissions;  complaints  of  Col. 

[Daniel]  Brodhead;  Baron  de  Woolfen.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     3  pp.     Answered  May  "11.* 

93,  169 

[1779]  Board   of  War.      [Philadelphia.  1     To    [Ezekiel    Cheever, 

MAY  25  Springfield,  Mass.].     Authority  of  order  [of  May 

15];  compliance.  Extract  in  handwriting  of 
John  Clark  jr. 

MAY  25  Board  of  War.  To  George  Washington,  Middlebrook. 
Transmitting  above  extract;  decision  of  the 
Board.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  Answered 
June  9.*  93,147 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  26  of  Congress,  Philadelphia],     News  from  Charles 

ton  [South  Carolina].  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress, 
May  28.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  81 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [the   Board  of 

MAY  26  War,  Philadelphia].     Promotion  of  Capt.  Call  of 

Bland's  dragoons.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  James  McHenry.  A.     IV,  pt,  II,  83 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  [James  Duane, 

MAY  26  Philadelphia].     Coalescing   of  New   York   regi 

ments;  confusion  that  would  be  caused  thereby. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  85 

1779  Continental  Congress,   Resolve.     Purchase   of   horses   for 

MAY  26  Baylor's  dragoons.     Contemporary  copy.      1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Richard  Peters.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  May  27. 

93, 177 

1779  Marine  Committee.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  26  ton  [Middlebrook].     Inabilitj7  of  Navy  to  cooper 

ate.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Adams.     2  pp.         92,  211 

[1779]  [Sullivan,  John.]     [Easton,  Pennsylvania.]     To   [George 

[MAY  26]  Washington,  Middlebrook].     Wagons  and  pow 

der.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  59 

1779  Washington,   George.      Middlebrook.      To   the   Board  of 

MAY  27  War  [Philadelphia].     Wagons;  arms  for  the  west- 


330  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

ern  expedition  and  officers;  shoes  and  overalls; 
officers'  clothing.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  00 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

MAY  -'"  Middlebrook.     State  quotas  of  troops.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     Answered  June  9.* 

93,  171 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

MAY  -'  Middlebrook.     Purchase  of  horses  for  Baylor's 

regiment;  station  for  unmounted  men.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp.      Answered  June  9.* 

93,  175 

1779  Burnet,  William.     Philadelphia.     Certificate  of  Dr.  Isaac 

MAv2'  Foster's   management  of    Eastern   Department, 

Continental  Hospital.     A.  D.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  Medical  Committee  to  Washington,  1779,  Nov. 

15.  92,  317 

[1779]  Cuyler,  Jacob.      Albany.      To    [Maj.  Gen.  Philip    John 

[MAY  27]  Schuyler,  Albany]    Provision    supplies.      Tran 

script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  487 

1779  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     To  [Ma]".  Gen. 

MAY  28  John    Sullivan,    Easton,    Pennsylvania].      Defi 

ciency  of  supplies;  troops.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  531 

1779  Clinton,  James.     Albany.     To  [George  Washington,  Mid- 

MAY28  dlebrook].     Supplies  at  Fort  Schuyler;  routes  of 

march.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  514 

1779  Foster,  Isaac.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Medical  Committee 

MAY  28  of  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Memorial   of  the 

selectmen  of  Danbury;  foundation  of  the  com 
plaints;  conditions  at  Danbury.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Medical  Committee  to  Washington, 
1779,  Nov.  15.  92,  315 

1779  Ryan,  M[ichael].     [Middlebrook?]    To  the  Board  of  War 

MAY  28  [Philadelphia].     His  rank  in  the  army.     A.  L.  S. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 

May  29.  93,  180 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  331 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

MAY  29  of  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Acknowledging  let 

ter.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  87 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

MAY  29  Middlebrook.     Inspectorship  for  Major  [Michael] 

Ryan.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  1  p. 
Answered  June  9.*  93,  178 

1779  Continental  Army,   Board   of   General   Officers.     Middle- 

MAY  29  brook.     Proceedings  on  Major  [Joseph]  Prowell's 

claim  to  his  majorit}*.  Contemporary  copy.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1779, 
June  3.  C.  C.  152,  7,  397 

1779  [McDougall,   Alexander.]      [Peekskill,    New   York.]     To 

MAY  29-  [George     Washington,    Middlebrook].      Intelli 

gence  of  British  advance  up  the  Hudson  [Ex 
tracts  of  letters.  ]  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kid- 
der  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  June  3. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  405 

1779  Wayne,  Anthony.     [Middlebrook.]     To  the  Board  of  War 

MAY  29  [Philadelphia].      Recommending  Maj.  [Michael] 

Ryan.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board  of 

War  to  Washington,  1779,  May  29.  93,  181 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  30  War,  Philadelphia].     Commissions  for  officers  in 

the  Maryland  line;    Lt.   Col.    [Adam]   Hubley's 
right  to  command;    other  promotions.      Draft. 
2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  A.     IV,  pt.^II,  93 
1779              Thompson,  William.    Carlisle  [Pennsylvania].      To  Peter 
MAY  30                        Scull,  Philadelphia.     Mistake  in  exchange.     A. 
L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1779,  June  12.  93,  270 

1779  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook.]     To  Maj.  Gen. 

MAY  31  [John]  Sullivan  [Easton,  Pennsylvania].    Instruc 

tions  for  guidance  of  Western  Expedition. 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  532 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  460. 

1779  [Washington,   George.]       Middlebrook.      To  [Maj.  Gen. 

MAY  31  John  Sullivan,  Easton,  Pennsylvania].     Clothing 


332  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

and  shoes  for  the  Western  Expedition.  [Extract 
of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  527 

1779  Bland,  Theodorick.     Charlottesville    [Virginia].     To   the 

MAY31  Board  of  War    [Philadelphia].      Application  of 

convention  officers  to  go  into  New  York.  A.  L. 
S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington  1779,  June  8.  93,  221 

1779  [Clark,  Jonathan]   [Paramus,   New  Jersey]     To  [George 

MAY  31~  Washington,  Middlebrook].     British  advance  up 

the  Hudson.  [Extract  of  letter.]  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
June  3.  C.  C.  152,  7,  405 

1779  [Sullivan,  John.]     [Easton,    Pennsylvania].     To  [George 

MAY  31  Washington,     Middlebrook].      Col.     [Ephraim] 

Blaine's  letter.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  60 

[1779]  Anonymous.     Report  of  repulse  of  British  at  Charleston 

[MAY  ?]  [South   Carolina].     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  June  7.  93,  204 

[1779]  Pennsylvania,  Captains  of  the  Line.     To  [George]  Wash- 

[MAY?]  ington   [Middlebrook].     Memorial;   majority   of 

Capt.  Joseph  Prowell;  promotions,  seniority,  etc. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  June  3. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  393 

1779  Washington,   George.     Middlebrook.     To   the   Board   of 

JUNE  1  War  [Philadelphia].    Arrangement  of  New  Hamp 

shire  officers;  clothing  for  Pennsylvania  troops; 
repairs  to  shoes.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  James  McHenry.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  95 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  the  Marine  Com- 

JUNE  1  mittee     [Philadelphia].       Recommending     Maj. 

[William]  Blodget.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  99 

1779  Elaine, Ephraim.    Philadelphia.    To  [Col.]  Jeremiah  Wads- 

NE  1  worth  [Middlebrook].     Beef  supply  for  the  West- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  333 

ern  Expedition.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  508 

1779  Board  of  War,  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washington, 

JuNE  2  Middlebrook.  Arrangement  of  Proctor's  artil 

lery.  A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.  1  p.  Answered 
June  6.  93,  186 

1779  Harnage,  Henry.     Cambridge  [Massachusetts].     To  [Maj. 

JUNE  2  Gen.  William  Phillips,  Charlottesville,  Virginia]. 

His  journey  to  Charlottesville.     Contemporary 

copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 

to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  26.  93,  322 

1779  [St.  Clair,  Arthur.]  [Pompton,  New  Jersey.]  To  [George 

JcNE  2  Washington,  Middlebrook].  Movements  of  Brit 

ish  on  the  Hudson.  [Extract  of  letter.]  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
June  3.  C.  C.  152,  7,  405 

1779  [Sullivan,  John.]  [Easton,  Pennsylvania.]  To  [George 

Jt"NE2  Washington,  Middlebrook].  Terms  with  the 

Indians.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  540 

1779  Washington,  George.  Middlebrook.  To  [the  President 

JUNE  3  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Movement  of  troops 

to  check  enemy;  lack  of  wagons  and  forage;  want 
of  money  to  pay  troops  at  Providence.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Read  in  Congress,  June  5.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  103 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  463. 

1779  Washington,  George.      Middlebrook.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  3  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Disputes  over  rank 

in  the  Pennsylvania  and  New  York  line.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  June  5.  Acted  on. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  101 

1779  Washington,  George.     [Middlebrook]  [New  Jersey].     To 

JuNE3  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Re 

turn  of  British  from  Chesapeake  Bay  to  New 
York.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  105 

1779  Continental  Congress,   Resolve.        Brig.    Gen.    [William] 

Thompson's  and  others  petition ;  parole  exchanges. 
Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thorn- 


334  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  June  4.  93,  194 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JLTNE  3  [Middlebrook].     Term  of  enlistment  and  minor 

matters.       A.    L.    S.    of    Peter   Scull.       3    pp. 

Answered  June  9.*  93,  188 

1779  [Washington,  George.]  [Middlebrook].  To  [Maj.  Gen. 

JUNE  4  John  Sullivan,  Easton,  Pennsylvania].  Terms 

with  Indians.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  543 

1779  Continental    Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.         To 

JuNE  4  [George]  Washington  [en  route  to  the  Highlands]. 

Transmitting    resolves;    victory  at    Charleston; 

report  of  cartel  commissioners.     A.  L.  S.  of  John 

Jay.     1  p.     Answered  June  11.*  93,192 

1779  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  4  [Middlebrook].  Arrangement  of  the  New  Hamp 

shire  Line,  mistakes  etc.  A.  L.  S.  of  Peter 
Scull.  2  pp.  Answered  June  9.*  93,  190 

1779  Continental    Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.         To 

JL-NE  5  [George]  Washington  [Middlebrook].      Receipt 

of  letters.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  June  11.* 

93,  197 

1779  Continental    Congress,   Resolves.     Rank    of   Col.   [Lewis] 

JuNE  5  Dubois;  Maj.  [Joseph]  Prowell's  commission  and 

rank  of  Pennsylvania  officers.  Contemporary 
copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 
1779,  June  7.  93,  203 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

JuNE5  Middlebrook.     Transmitting  commissions  for  the 

Maryland  Line.     A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p. 

Answered  June  9.*  93,  195 

1779  Phillips,  W[illiamj.     Charlottesville  [Virginia].     To    the 

JuNE  5  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Exchange 

of  Capt.  [William]  Featherstone.  In  hand 
writing  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  93,  230 

1779  Washington,  George.     Ring  wood  Iron  Works  [New  Jer- 

JuNE  6  Hey],     To  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadel 

phia].  Enemy's  works  at  Stony  Point  and  cap 
ture  of  Fort  Lafayette;  maneuvers  in  the  river. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  335 

Draft.  4.  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Han 
son  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress  June  10. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  107 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7,  465. 

1779  Washington,    George.      Ringwood.     To    [the    Board    of 

JUNE  6  War,  Philadelphia].     Promotions  in  the  artillery. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In     handwriting    of    Alexander 

Hamilton.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  113 

1779  Hand,     Edward.     Wyoming    [Pennsylvania].     To    Maj. 

JUNE  6  Gen.   [John]    Sullivan    [Easton,    Pennsylvania]. 

Movement  of  troops.    Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Charles  Morse.     Transmitted 

to  Washington.  93,  255 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JUNE  7  [George]     Washington     [Smith's     Clove,    New 

York].    Transmitting  resolves  and  other  papers. 

Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     14,  126 

1779  Fallon,    James.      Philadelphia.      Order     to     Dr.    Jacob 

JUNE  7  Ehrenseller  to  appear  before  Investigating  Com 

mittee.  Contemporary  copy.  Enclosed  in  Pres 
ident  of  Congress  to  Washington  1779,  July  20. 

93,  272 

1779  Washington,  George.     Smith's  Clove.     To  the  Board  of 

JUNE  9  War.     [Philadelphia.]     Minor  military  matters; 

promotions,  enlistments,  bounties.     Draft.    7  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and 

Alexander  Hamilton.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  115 

1779  Washington,  George.     Smith's  Clove.     To   the  Board  of 

JUNE  9  Treasury   [Philadelphia].     Officers    leaving    the 

service  without  settling  their  accounts.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  123 

1779  Washington,  George.     Middlebrook.     To  Col.  [William] 

JUNE  9  Malcolm,  near  Deans  Furnace,  [New  Jerse}r].    Dis 

banding  the  militia.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Transmitted  to 
Congress?  C.  C.  152,  7,  435 

[1779]  Washington,  George.    Smith's  Clove.    To  [Maj.  Gen.  John" 

[JUNE  9]  Sullivan,    Easton,    Pennsylvania].      Cooperation 

with  [Brig.]  Gen.  [James]  Clinton.     [Extract  of 

letter.]     Transcript.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  543 


336  LIBEAEY    OF    CONGKESS 

[1779]  Washington,  George.  [Smith's  Clove.]  To  Brig.  Gen. 

[JUNE  10]  [James]  Clinton  [Albany].  Junction  with  [Maj.] 

Gen.  [John]  Sullivan.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  54A 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Case  of  Messieurs  Geran- 

JUNE  10  ger.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 

closed  in  Board  of.  War  to  Washington,  1779, 
June  11.  93,  206 

1779  Anonymous.  Montreal.  To  [Maj.  Gen.  Philip  John 

JUNE  10  Schuyler,  Saratoga].  Intelligence  of  movement 

of  troops  to  the  Indian  country.  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  26 

1779  Washington,  George.  Smith's  Clove.  To  [the  President 

JuxE.ll  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Fortifications  of 

enemy  at  Verplanks  and  Ston}7  Point.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Read  in  Congress,  June  16.  Referred  to  Gerry, 
Armstrong  and  Laurens.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  125 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7,  470. 
note. 

1779  Washington,  George.     Smith's  Clove.     To  Michael  Hille- 

JUNE  11  gas  [Philadelphia].     Requesting  hard  money  for 

secret  service  purposes.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  127 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  11  [Smith's- Tavern],     Case  of  Messieurs  Geranger. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  1  p.  An 
swered  June  23.*  93,  207 

1779  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     Correction  of  an  exchange 

JCNE  12  mistake.    A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.    1  p. 

Answered  June  23.*  93,  209 

1779  Smith,  James.     Philadelphia.     Petition  to  Congress.     Re- 

JUNE  12  specting   his  situation.     A.  D.     1   p.     Read   in 

Congress,  June  li.  Referred  to  the  Commander 
in  chief.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  June  12.  93,  218 

1779  [Sullivan,  John.]      [Easton,    Pennsylvania.]     To  [George 

JUNE  12  Washington,    Smith's   Clove].     Preparations   to 

commence  march;  delays.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  61 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  337 

1779  Washington,  George.     Smith's  Clove.     To  [the  President 

JI'N*E  14  of  Congress,  Philadelphia],     News   from  South 

Carolina.    Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  129 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JTXE  14  [Smith's    Tavern].      Transmitting     intelligence. 

A.  L.S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     1  p.        93,212 

1779  Board   of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   Lt.    Col.    [Anthony 

JUNE  14  Walton]  White  [New  Jersey].     British  spies  from 

New  York.     L.    S.    of   Timothy   Pickering,   jr. 

2  pp.  93,  214 

1779  Continental    Congress,    President.  •      Philadelphia.         To 

Jt"N"E  15  [George]  Washington  [Smith's  Clove].     Case  of 

Lt.    [James]  Smith.      L.   S.   of   John  Hancock. 

1  p.     Answered  June  23.*  93,  216 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Investigation  of   charges 

JI"XE  15  against  Dr.  William  Shippen,  jr.     A.   D.   S.   of 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  June  30. 

93,  244 

1779  Morgan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

JUXE  15  gress,    Philadelphia].      Charging    Dr.    William 

Shippen,  jr.  with  mal-practices.     Contemporary 

copy.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 

to  Washington,  1779,  June  30.  93,  245 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Exchange  of  Capt.  [Wil- 

JCXE  18  Hum]  Featherstone.     A.  D.  of  Chas.  Thomson. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  93,  230 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  18  [Smith's  Clove].     Exchange  of   Capt.   [William] 

Featherstone  and  other  minor  matters.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Peter  Scull.  2  pp.  Answered  June  25.* 

93,  219 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  19  [Smith's  Clove].     Transmitting  sets  of  Journals 

of   Congress.     A.   L.    S.    of   Peter  Scull.     1  p. 

Answered  June  25.*  93,  225 

Memo,  of  above  vols.    1  p.  93,  227. 

[1779]  [Clinton,  James.]     [Conojaharie  Creek,  New  York.]     To 

[JUNE  19]  [George]  Washington  [Smith's  Clove].     Intelli 

gence  from  Buck  Island.  [Extract  cf  letter.] 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  28 

28632—06 22 


338  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Ehrenseller,  J[acob].    Philadelphia.    Certificate  of  collusion 

JUNE  19  between  Doctors  James  Fallen  and  William  Ship- 

pen,  jr.  Contemporary  copy.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  July  20. 

93,  272 

1779  Washington,  George.     Smith's  Clove.     To  [the  Board  of 

JuxE  21  War  Philadelphia].     The  military  situation  and 

minor  matters.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Richard  Kidder  Meade.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  131 

[1779]  [Washington,   George.]    [Smiths  Clove].     To  [Maj.  Gen. 

[JUNE  21]  John  Sullivan,  Easton,  Pennsylvania].     New  York 

militia  for  the  Western  Expedition.     [Extract  of 

letter.]     Transcript.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  69 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  20  [George]  Washington  [Smith's  Clove],    Transmit 

ting  papers.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  2  pp.  An 
swered  June  28.  93,  228 

[1779]  Harrison,   Robert   H[anson].     [Smith's   Clove.]      To    the 

JUNE  [21]  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].     Arrangement  of 

officers  in  the  New  Hampshire  line.     Auto,  draft 

signed.     1  p.  A.     IV,  pt,  II,  133 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Pay  of  brigade  inspectors; 

JUNE  22  gratuity  to  privates  enlisted  for  the  war.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  P^nclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 
1779,  July  28.  93,  232 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Plundering  of  inhabitants. 

JUNE  22  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  June  24.  Published  in  Genl. 
Orders,  July  1.  93,  239 

1779  Washington,  George.      New  Windsor  [New  York].     To 

JUNE  23  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Re 

moval  of  headquarters;  enemy's  news  from  South. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamil 
ton.  Read  in  Congress,  June  28.  Referred  to 
Board  of  War.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  135 

1779  Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.    To  the  Board  of  War. 

JUNE  23  [Philadelphia].     Arrangement  and  promotions  of 

officers.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  137 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  339 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  23  [New      Windsor].      Transmitting      commission. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p.  93,  235 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JUNE  24  [George]   Washington   [New   Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Hancock.  1  p. 
Answered  J  uly  1 .  *  93,  237 

1779  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

JUNE  25  War   [Philadelphia]     Arrangement,  promotions 

and  disputes  of  rank  of  officers.  Draft.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  139 

1779  Armstrong,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNK  25  ton  [New  Windsor].     Expectation  of  return  of 

Comte  D'Estaing;  finances  and  the  depreciation; 
foreign  affairs;  the  fisheries;  half -pay;  report  of 
victonr  near  Charleston;  British  inability  to  raise 
troops;  land  transfer.  A.  L.  S.  5  pp.  33,  214 

1779  Gates,  Horatio.     Providence  [Rhode  Island].     To  George 

JUNE  25  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Sailing  of  a  Brit 

ish  fleet  from  Newport. 

Topham,  John.  Little  Compton  [Rhode  Island].  To 
[Brig.]  Gen.  [Ezekiel]  Cornell  [Tiverton,  Rhode 
Island].  Sailing  of  British  fleet  from  Newport. 

Greene,  C[hristopher].  East  Greenwich  [Rhode  Island]. 
To  Maj.  Gen.  Gates.  Sailing  of  above  fleet. 
Contemporar}^  copies.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  June  1. 

C.  C.  152,  7,  443 

1779  Sullivan,  John.     Wyoming  [Pennsylvania].-    To  [George] 

JUNE  25  Washington,  [New  Windsor].     Spoiled  supplies; 

lack  of  troops.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug. 
15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  70 

1779  Clinton,   James.      Conojaharie  Creek   [New   York],      To 

Jt"*E  26  [George  Washington,  New  Windsor].     Forward 

ing  of  batteaux  and  provisions.  [Extract  of  let 
ter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  63 

1779  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

•TrxE  27  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Inefficiency  of  the 


340  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Clothier  General's  department;  situation  of  the 
sixteen  additional  regiments;  officers;  supply  of 
rum  and  minor  military  matters.  Draft.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in 
Congress  July  6.  Referred  to  Committee  of 
Conference.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  143 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,471. 

1779  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To   [Brig.]  Gen. 

JUNE  27  [James]    Clinton    [Albany],     Transportation    of 

stores;  rapidity  and  secrecy  of  movement.  [Ex 
tract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug. 
15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  545 

1779  [Sullivan,  John.]     Wyoming  [Pennsylvania].     To  [George 

JUNE  27  Washington,   New   Windsor].     Spoiling  of  pro 

visions;  need  of  clothing.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  5,  527 

1779  [Washington,  George.]     New  Windsor.     To  [Gov.  George 

JUNE  28  Clinton,  Poughkeepsie,  New  York],     New  York 

troops  for  the  Western  expedition.     Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.     169,  6,  71 
1779               Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Filling  of  State  battalion. 
JUNE  28                       Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1779,  June  30.  93,  243 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Filling  of  State  regiment 

JUNE  28  vacancies  in  the  Continental  Line.  Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  June  30.  93,  243 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  28  [New  Windsor].    Transmitting  resolves.   A.  L.  S. 

1  p.     Answered  July  22.*  93,  233 

1779  [Sullivan,  John .]     [Wyoming,  Pennsylvania.]     To  [George 

JUNE  29  Washington,  New  Windsor].     Boats  and  stores; 

New  York  troops;  strength  of  expedition.  [Ex 
tract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug. 
15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  72 

1779  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

JUNE 30  of  Congress,   Philadelphia.     Col.   [Daniel]  Mor- 


WRITING   OF   ALEXANDER   HAMILTON. 


;  \teen  ad 

nun  and  ii 


m^ton  to  t 
1  ">. 
1779  iSuilivau,  John.  |     V 


Transcript. 
ident  of'  <  '<> 


[Washington,  George        New"\Vi»i< 

Clinton.  Pouo'hkcepsio,   New 


Enclose.]  in  \V-a>hii,o-N>n  io  tlx- 
j^ross,  JTV'%  AUL;. 
Continental  !\'»--^ 


1779  Continental  Cn:,,M   v  ii. 

JI-NKL^  varan--,      iu  th 

<'op\ ,  attested 

<vios»-d  in   i'roidi nt  f.if  (.  OH^TOSS  r« 

177'.'.  Juno  3u. 

1779  Board  of  War,     [Philadelphia.]     To  [(i cor: 

h-NK28  [New  Windsor],    Transmitting reso 

1  p.      Answei'cd  July  ^•'.::" 

[Sullivan,  John,  j     [^'yoining.  Penn-\  1-. 
x^:-^  Washington.  New  Windsor].      !><>a'. 

Mew  York  troops;  .-trench  of    \, 
tract  of  letter.]    Transcript.      lvici< 
ington  to  the  President  of  ( 'ont • -v 
ii>.  C. 

1779  Washington,  George.     Ne.\v  Wind-or.     T. •  t 

of  Congress.    Philadelphia.     <!ol.    i 


x    1 1  .<••  ,v  .-  <r  i- . 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  341 

gan's  resignation.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  C.  C.  152,  7,  431 

1779  Continental  Congress,  President.     Philadelphia.     To 

JUNE  30  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Charges 

against  Dr.  [William]  Shippen  [jr].     L.  S.  of  John 

Jay.     2pp.     Answered  July  9.*  93,240 

1779  Clinton,  James.     Conojaharie   [New   York].     To  [George 

JUNE  30  Washington,  New  Windsor].     Transportation  of 

provisions.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  1 

1779  [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]  [Saratoga,NewYork.]  To  [George 

JU*E  30  Washington,  New  Windsor].      Intelligence  from 

Canada.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  26 

[1779]  [Washington,  George.]     [Middlebrook  ?]     Summary  of  in- 

[MAY-  telligence   from   [Brig.]   Gen.    [Edward]   Hand, 

Cols.  [James]  Cox,  [Samuel]  Patterson  and 
[Charles]  Stewart  relative  to  the  Indian  country. 
A.  D.  20  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  W 

The  nineteen  questions  propounded  by  Washington  to  these  officers, 
with  summaries  of  their  replies,  are  arranged  in  parallel  columns. 
The  original  answers  to  the  questions  are  in  the  Force  papers. 

1779  Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.    To  [the  President  of 

JULY  1  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Prevention  of  plunder 

ing;  movements  of  enemy;  rations  etc.  to  In 
spectors.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
July  5.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  147 

1779  Washington,]  G[eorge].     New  Windsor.     To  [Maj.]  Gen. 

JI-LY  1  [John]      Sullivan      [Wyoming,      Pennsylvania]. 

Transportation  of  stores  by  [Brig.]  Gen.  [James] 
Clinton;  embarrassments;  men  and  clothing; 
rapidity  of  movement.  Transcript.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  73 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  477. 

1779  Sullivan,  John.      Wyoming.      To   [George]   Washington 

JULY  l  [New   Windsor].     Intelligence  of   British   reen- 

forcement  for  the  Indian  country.     [Extract  of 


342  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  29 

1779  Hinman,  John.     Philadelphia.     Certificate  of    conditions 

JULY  2  at  general  hospital  at  Bethlehem  [Pennsylvania]. 

Affidavit  of  truth  of  above  before  Benjamin  Pas- 
chall,  July  3.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  George  Bond.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  July  20. 

93,  i>7 

1779  Hubley, Adam, jr.    [Sunbury, Pennsylvania].  ToMaj.Gen. 

JULY  2  [John]  Sullivan  [Easton,  Pennsylvania].  Forward 

ing  supplies  by  boats;  condition  of  salt  beef,  etc. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Peter  Bryan  Bruin.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

93,  256 

1779  Sheldon,     Elisha.     Salem    [New  Jersey].     To  [Maj.  Gen. 

JULYS  William      Heath,      Mandeville,      New      York.] 

Skirmish  at  Poundridge  [New  York].  Contem- 
porary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  July  9.  C.  C.  152,  7,  527 

1779  "Wadsworth,  Jeremiah.    New  Windsor.    To  [George  Wash- 

JULY  3  ington?   New  Windsor].     Beef  for  the  Western 

Expedition.     Transcript.  C.  C.     169,  5,  507 

1779  Collier,  Sir   George  and  William   Tryon.     [Long  Island] 

JULY  4  Sound.     Address  to  Inhabitants  of  Connecticut 

recommending   a    return    to    British  allegiance. 

Broadside.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1779,  July  13. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  545 

1779  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  Executive 

JULY  5  Council   of  Pennsylvania,  Philadelphia],     Press 

ing  need  of  men  for  the  Western  Expedition. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  5,  521 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    7,479, 
note. 

1779  Washington,    George.      New  Windsor.      To  [Maj.    Gen. 

JuLY5  John  Sullivan,  Wyoming].     [Brig.]  Gen.  [James] 

Clinton's  supplies  and  manoeuvres  of  Western 
Expedition.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  3 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    AVASHINGTON  343 

1779  Armstrong,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washing- 

JULY  7  ton,    New    Windsor].      Reinstatement    of    Maj. 

[Francis]  Nichols;  news  from  Charleston.     A.  L. 

S.     2  pp.  33,  233 

1779  [Schuyler,  Philip  John.]  Albany.  To  [George  Washing- 

JULY  7  ton,  New  Windsor],  Intelligence  of  Indian 

preparations.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  30 

1779  Trumbull,  Jonathan.  Lebanon  [Connecticut].  To  [George 

JULY  7  Washington,  New  Windsor].  Descent  of  enemy 

on  New  Haven.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  John  Trumbull  ?  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  6.  C.  C.  152,  7,  489 

1779  Whiting,  Samuel.  [Near  New  Haven,  Connecticut.]  To 

JULY  7  Maj.  Gen.  [William]  Tryon  [New  Haven].  Reply 

to  his  flag.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
July  13.  C.  C.  152,  7,  493 

1779  Washington,  George.  New  Windsor.  To  [the  President 

JULY  9  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Movements  of  enemy ; 

affair  at  Bedford  [New  York];  trials  of  Dr.  [Wil 
liam]  Shippen,  [jr.]  and  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict] 
Arnold;  recruits;  news  of  enemy.  Draft.  6pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  July  13.  Referred  to  Mar- 
chant,  Huntington  and  Armstrong.  Committee 
discharged  Nov.  13.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  149 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6, 

285. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

Jt'LY  9  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].  Appoint 

ment  of  Peter  Wickoff,  clothier-general;  trans 
mitting  papers.  A.  L.  8.  of  John  Jay.  1  p. 
Answered  July  13.*  93,  246 

1779  Washington,  George.  New  Windsor.  To  [Brig.]  Gen. 

JULY  10  [Anthony]  Wayne  [near  Stony  Point].  Suggest 

ing  plan  of  attempt  against  enemy's  works. 
Contemporary  copy.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washing-- 

•  o 

ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  July  20. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  511 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.      1890.    7,  487. 


344  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Parsons,  Samuel  H[oldenj.  Nor  walk  [Connecticut].  To 

JULY  10  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].  Ravages 

of  enemy  in  Connecticut;  skirmishes  at  East 
Haven  and  Fair  fie  Id.  Contemporary  copy.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
July  13.  C.  C.  152,  7,  537 

1779  Sullivan,  John.  Wyoming  [Pennsylvania]  To  [George 

JuLY  1°  Washington,  New  Windsor].  Failure  of  pro 

vision  supplies;  junction  with  [Brig.]  Gen. 
[James]  Clinton.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Wrash- 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug. 
15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  5 

1779  Trumbull,  Jonathan.     Lebanon  [Connecticut].     To  George 

JuLY  1(  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Ravages  of  enemy 

in  Connecticut.  Contemporary  copy.  3pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  July 
13.  C.  C.  152,  7,  533 

1779  Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.     To   [the  Board  of 

JfLY  11  War,  Philadelphia].     Cannon  and    carriages  for 

works  [at  West  Point].  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  155 

1779  Parsons,    Samuel    H[olden].     Wilton    [Connecticut].     To 

JuLY  n  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Encoun 

ter  with  British  at  Norwalk.  Contemporary 
cop}7.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  July  13.  C.  C.  152,  7,  541 

1779  Parsons,  Samuel  H[olden].     [Fort  Arnold,  Connecticut]. 

Return  of  buildings  at  Norwalk,  destroyed  by 
British.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  6. 

C.  C.    452,  7,  559 

1779  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

JULY  13  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].      Depredations    of 

enemy  in  Connecticut;  movement  of  troops;  pay 
ment  of  bounties;  lack  of  money.  Draft.  4pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  July  19.  Referred  to  Morris, 
Carmichael  and  Whipple.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  157 


COKRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  345 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  13  [George]   Washington   [New   Windsor].      Trans 

mitting  intelligence.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     14,  148 

1779  Hand,  Edward.     Kelso's  Ferry  [Pennsylvania].     To  Maj. 

JULY  13  Gen.    [John]   Sullivan    [Easton,    Pennsylvania]. 

Forwarding  of  stores  [for  Indian  Expedition; 
boats  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Peter  Bryan  Bruin.  Transmitted  to 
Washington.  93,  253 

1779  Hand,  Edward.     Kelso's  Ferry  [Pennsylvania].     To  Maj. 

JuLY  14  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan  [Easton].    Forwarding  stores 

[for  the  Indian  Expedition];  transportation. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Charles  Morse.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

93,  251 

[1779]  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

[JULY  15J  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Receipt 

of  letters;  appointment  of  Lt.  Col.  Persifor  Fra- 

zer,  Clothier  General,  in  place  of  Peter  Wikoff; 

resolves  transmitted.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.    14, 150 

1779  Steel,   Alexander.      Sunbury    [Pennsylvania].     To    [Maj. 

JrLY  15  Gen.     John     Sullivan,     Easton,    Pennsylvania]. 

Stores  [for  the  Indian  Expedition];  flour,  bread, 
cattle,  packhorses.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  George  Bond.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  93,  249 

1779  Wayne,     Anthony.      [Near     Stony   Point.]     Orders    for 

JLTLY  15  assault  on  Stony   Point.     Transcript.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1776, 

July  21.  C.  C.     169,  5,  407 

1779  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

JuLY  lg  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Announcement  [of 

capture  of  Stony  Point].  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  161 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  297. 

1779  Rush,  B[enjamin].     [Philadelphia.]     To  Dr.  John  Morgan 

JULY  17  [Philadelphia].     Charges    against    Dr.    William 

Shippen,  jr.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Charles  Morse.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 
July  20.  93,  269 


346  LIBEAEY    OF    CONGEESS 

1779  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

JULY  18  New  Windsor].      Intelligence  from  Charleston; 

actions  at  Stono  Ferry  and  other  places.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     4  pp.  32,  333 

1779  [Rice,  John?]     [Boston.]     To  [Maj.  Gen.  Horatio  Gates, 

JULY  18  Providence].     Reports  of  British  designs  against 

Boston.     [Extract  of  letter.]     In  handwriting  of 

Alexander  Hamilton.     Enclosed  in  Washington 

to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  July  29. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  459 

1779  Morgan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

JI'LY  19  gress  [Philadelphia].     Charges  against  Dr.  [Wil 

liam]  Shippen,  jr.;  his  removal  from  command. 
Contemporaiy  copy.  5  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  July  20. 

93,  267 

1779  Parsons,    S[amuel]    H[olden].      [Stamford,    Connecticut]. 

JI'LY  19  Return  of  buildings  burned  by  British  at  Fair- 

field.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  6. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  557. 

1779  Washington,  George.     [New   Windsor.]     To   [the   Presi- 

JULY  20  dent     of     Congress,    Philadelphia].       Plans     of 

enemy.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  July  26. 

A.     IV,  pt,  II,  163 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  20  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  papers;  capture  of  Stony  Point.  L.  S. 
of  John  Jay.  2  pp.  Answered  July  29.* 

93,  265 

[1779]  [Bingham,  William.]     [St.  Pierre,  Martinique.]     To  [the 

[JULY  20]  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Capture 

of  Grenada  by  French;  naval  engagement  be 
tween  D'Estaing  and  Byron.  British  reinforce 
ments  from  West  Indies;  intelligence  from 
Europe.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 
Aug.  10.  34,  29 

1779  Washington,  George.      [New  Windsor.]     To   [the   Presi- 

JULY  21  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Particulars  of 

the  capture  of  Stony  Point.     In  handwriting  of 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  347 

Alexander  Hamilton.  L.  S.  8  pp.  Referred 
to  Morris,  Huntington  and  Armstrong. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  503 

(Draft.    7  pp.    A.  IV,  pt.  II,  165,  is  dated  July  20.) 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  493. 

1779  Butler,    Lord.     Wyoming.      Return    of    quartermaster's 

JULY  21  stores  arrived  at  Wj-oming  since  June  23.     Tab 

ular  statement.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Peter  Bryan  Bruin.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  93,  264 

1779  Sullivan,  John.     List  of    letters  and  papers  enclosed  in 

JULY  21  letter  to  Congress,  1779,  July  21.     1  p.     In  hand 

writing  of  Peter  Bryan  Bruin. 

The  list  and  documents  themselves  were  transmitted  to  Washington. 

93,  262 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point  [New  York].     To  the 

JULY  22  Board    of    War    [Philadelphia].      Exchange    of 

Baron  do  Geisman;  promotion  of  field  officers  of 

the  16  Additional  Regiments.     Draft.     4  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  173 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  JohnPenn  [Phil- 

JULY  22  adelphia].     Question  of  reinstatement  of  Major 

[Francis?]  Taylor.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt,  II,  177 

1779  Barber,  F[rancis].     Return  of  men  fit  for  duty  at  Wj-om- 

JULY  22  ing.     Tabular  statement.      Contemporary  copy. 

1    p.      In    handwriting   of    Peter  Bryan    Bruin. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  93,  263 

1779  Potbury,  Henry.     Boston.     Affidavit  as   to   British   fleet 

JULY  22  from   the   West    Indies.      Contemporary   copy. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.     Enclosed 

in    Washington   to   the   President  of   Congress, 

1779,  July  29.  C.  C.     152,  7,  463 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [Maj.  Gen.  Philip 

JULY  23  John  Schuyler,  Albany].     Worth  of  intelligence 

from  Canada.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6,  31 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  24  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Movements  of  enemy. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  hand  writing  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  Read  in  Congress,  July  30. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  179 


348  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Cook,  Lois.     New  Haven  [Connecticut].     Affidavit  of  mur- 

•TI-LY  24  der  of  Elisha  Tuthill.     D.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Aug.  6.  C.  C.     152,  7,  57 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

JuLY  25  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Recommending    Lt. 

Col.  de  Fleury.     Draft.     1   p.     In   handwriting 

of  Alexander  Hamilton.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  181 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,304. 

1779  Washington,  George.    West  Point.    To  [the  Board  of  War, 

JuLY  25  Philadelphia].      Repairing  of  clothes  and  shoes. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  183 
1779               [Cornell,  Ezekiel.]     [Tiverton,  Rhode  Island.]     To  [Alaj. 
JULY  25                        Gen.    Horatio   Gates,  Providence]     Reports   of 
British  fleet.    [Extract  of  letter.]    In  handwriting 
of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  July  29. 

C.  C.     152,  7",  459 

1779  [Gates,  Horatio.]    [Providence,  Rhode  Island.]    To  [George 

Jl"LY  25  Washington,  West  Point].     Intelligence  of  ene 

my;  escape  of  prisoners  of  war  from  Boston. 
[Extract  of  letter.]  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  July  29. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  459 

1779  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     Thanks,  medals,  honors 

JULY  26  and  rewards  for  capture  of  Stony  Point.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  July  27.  Published  in  Gen 
eral  Orders,  Aug.  7.  93,  278 

1779  Ailing,  Charles.     New  Haven.     Affidavit  of  appearance  of 

JuLY  26  bodies  of  certain  New  Haven  men.    A.  D.  S.    1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  6.  C.  C.  152,  7,  565 

1779  Beers,  Elias.     New  Haven.     Affidavit  of  murder  of   his 

JULY  26  father  by  British. 

Beers,  Isaac.  Corroboration  of  above.  Ds.  S.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  6.  C.  C.  152,  7.  567 

1779  Collins,  John.     New  Haven   [Connecticut].     Affidavit   of 

JULY  26  brutality  of  British  soldiers.     D.  S.     2  pp.     En- 


COKKESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  349 

closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  6.  C.  C.  152,  7,  547 

1779  Gatter,  Martin.     New  Haven.     Affidavit  of   brutality  of 

Jfi-Y  26  British.     D.  S.     I  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington 

to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  6. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  561 

1779  [Shippen,  William,  jr.]    [Middlebrook.]   To  [George  Wash 

ington,  Middlebrook].  Memorials  of  physicians 
and  surgeons  to  Congress.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Transmitted  to  Congress.  C.  C.  152,  7.  233 

1779  Townsend,  Sarah.     New  Haven.     Affidavit  of  brutality  of 

JrLY  26  British.     D.  S.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington 

to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  6. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  551 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

Jt'LY 2"  [Philadelphia].     Abuses   at   Springfield   [labora 

tory];  Mons.  Garanger  and  rank  in  the  artillery. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  A.  IV,  pt.  II.  185 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  Col.  [Theodorick] 

JcLY  2'  Bland    [Charlottesville,   Virginia].       Permission 

for  Convention  officers  to  go  to  Canada.  [Extract 
of  letter].  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  31.  C.  C.  152,  7,  719 

1779  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JrLY  2~  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Success  at 

Stony   Point.      A.   L.    S.    of    John   Jay.       1   p. 

Answered  Aug.  5.*  93,  276 

1779  Hughes,  Samuel.     Annapolis  [Maryland].     To  [the  Board 

JULY  27  of  War,]  Philadelphia.     Introducing  Capt.  [John] 

Swan.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.      Enclosed   in   Board  of 

War  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  10.  93,  292 

1779  Daggett,  Naphtali.     New  Haven.     Affidavit  of  brutality 

JULY  28  of  British  soldiers.     D.  S.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 

Aug.  6.  C.  C.     152,  7,  553 

1779  English,  Abigail.     [New  Haven,  Connecticut].     Affidavit 

JULY  28  of  murder  of  Benjamin  English  by  British.     D. 

S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  6.  C.  C.  152,  7.  549 


350  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Gatter,  Christiana.     New  Haven.     Affidavit  of   brutality 

•Ji'Lv28  of  British.     Transcript.     Enclosed  in  Washing- 

ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  6.  C.  C.  169,  5,  434 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  29  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Trials  of  Dr.  [William] 

Shippen,  [jr.]  and  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold; 
arrival  of  troops  and  Lord  Cornwallis.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  4. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  455 

The  draft  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  189,  is  dated  July  30. 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  29  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Movements  of  enemy; 

lack  of  powder;  regimental  vacancies.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton  and 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  3.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt,  II,  187 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [Maj.  Gen.  John 

JULY  29  Sullivan,  Wyoming,   Pennsylvania].      Responsi 

bility  for  failure  of  supplies;  rapidity  of  move 
ment;  Col.  [Daniel]  Brodhead's  projected  expedi 
tion  against  the  Mingoes.  Transcript.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  15.  C.  C.  169,  6, 10 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JuLY  29  [George]  Washington,  [New   York].     Congress; 

demand  for  money  from  the  British  [on  account 
of  prisoners].  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p.  An 
swered  July  30.  [29*]  11,  17 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JULY  29  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  papers  and  resolves;  James  Wilkinson  ap 
pointed  Clothier-General  [in  place  of  Lt.  Col. 
Persifor  Frazer].  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     14,  159 

1779  Board  of  War.     Proceedings.     Transferring  Capt.   [John] 

JULY  30  Wilkie's  Company  to  the  llth  Pennsylvania  reg 

iment.  Contemporary  copy*  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  93,  287 
1779  Hopkins,  D[avid].  Crompond  [New  York].  To  Maj. 
[Thomas]  Cartw right  [Mandeville,  New  York]. 
Skirmish  with  enemy.  Contemporary  copy.  2 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  351 

pp.  In  handwriting-  of  James  McHenry.  Trans 
mitted  to  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  ? 

C.  C.     152,  7,  481 

1779  Parsons,  Samuel  H[olden].     [Stamford?  Connecticut.]     To 

JULY  31  George  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmitting 

depositions  of  British  barbarity  in  Connecticut. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.    Transmitted  to  Congress.     Read, 

Aug.  16.     Referred  to  Committee  of  Intelligence. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  487 

Committee:  J.  B.  Smith,  Lovell  and  Henry. 

1779  Powder.     General  return  of  powder  on   hand.     Tabular 

JULY  31  statement  of  quantities  and  places  where  stored. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 
1779,  Sep.  3.  93,  342 

[1779]  [Continental  Congress,  Marine  Committee  ?]    [Philadelphia]. 

[JULY?]  To   [Benjamin   Franklin?     Passy].      Retaliatory 

measures  against  Great  Britain;  designs  against 
London,  Liverpool  and  elsewhere.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  3  pp.  C.  C.  152,  7,  495 

Charles  Thomson  notes  in  C.  C.  1G9,  5,  385,  that  above  document  was 
returned  to  Congress  along  with  Washington's  letter  of  July  13  and  its 
enclosures  by  the  committee  to  whom  the  latter  had  been  referred, 
viz.,  Morris,  Carmichael  and  Whipple. 

1779  Washington,  George.     To  Edmund   Randolph    [Philadel- 

AUG.  1  phia].     Withholding  of  information  by  Congress; 

weak  state  of  army;  mone}T.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

2  pp.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  429 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    7,  506,  note. 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [Maj.  Gen.  John 

Sullivan,  LackawTanna,  Pennsylvania].  Report 
of  deserter  of  strength  of  Indians.  [Extract  of 
letter].  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  0,  32 

1779  Hayes,  Samuel.     Newark  [New  Jersey].     To  [Maj.   Gen. 

AUG.  1  William  Alexander],  Lord  Stirling  [New  Jersey]. 

Preparations  on  British  fleet.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

1779  C.  C.     152,  7,  475 

AUG.  2         Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

Congress,  Philadelphia].     Movements  of  enemy. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Referred  to  Committee  to  Correspond 


352  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

with  Southern  General:  Laurens,  Marchant  and 
Holtcn.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  193 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War, 

AUG.  3  Philadelphia.     Arrangement  of  the  llth  Penn 

sylvania  regiment.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  195 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia,]     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  3  [West  Point].     Capt.  [Archibald]  Edmonstone's 

application  to  go  into  New  York.     A.  L.  S.  of 

Peter  Scull.     1  p.     Answered  Aug.  10.*     93,281. 

[1779]  Washington,  George.     [West  Point.]     To  [Maj.  Gen.  John 

[AUG.  4]  Sullivan,  near  Tuscarora,  New  York].     Junction 

[with    Brig.  Gen.  James  Clinton].     [Extract  of 

letter.]     Transcript.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  15. 

C.  C.     169,  6,  63 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President  of  Con- 

Aue-  4  gress [Philadelphia].     Maj.  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan's 

complaints  and  supplies  sent  him.     A.  L.  S.  of 

Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     2pp.     Marked  "copy." 

93,  283 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

Auti-  5  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Filling    of    vacancies 

among  officers;  promotions,  disputes,  etc.;  pro 
motion  of  [Capt.  Joseph?]  Pettingill;  enemy's 
movements;  encounter  between  French  and  Brit 
ish  fleets.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  12.  Referred 
to  Board  of  War.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  199 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Acknowledging  thanks 

of  Congress  respecting  Ston}T  Point.     Draft.     1  p. 

In    handwriting   of    Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  16.     A.     IVr,  pt.  II,  201 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  6  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Inquiry  respecting  the 

Western  Expedition;  depredations  of  British  in 
Connecticut.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  16.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  203 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  353 

1779  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  6  [George]  Washington  [West Point],  Transmitting 

resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.     1  p.     Answered 

Aug.  16.*  93,  285 

1779  Howe,  Robert.     Salem  [New  Jersey].     To  [George  Wash- 

AUG.  6  ington,  West  Point].     Lt.  Col.  [Anthony  Walton] 

White's  raid.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.    Transmitted  by 

Washington  to  the  Committee  of  Intelligence. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  477 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  7  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  papers  respecting  military  matters.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  14,  165 

1779  Washington,    George.     West   Point.     To   the    Board    of 

AUG.  8  War    [Philadelphia].      Incorporation    of    Spen 

cer's,  Malcom's  and  Foreman's  regiments;  ar 
rangement  of  officers.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  205 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AuG- 8  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Leave  of 

absence  for  [Lt.]  Col.  [Charles]  Simms.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  14,  165 

1779  Continental    Army,    [West    Point.]      Board    of    General 

AuG- 8  Officers.     Settlement   of    rank    of    Colonels    of 

Artillery.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  Laurens,  Spencer  and  Scudder, 
1779,  Sep.  13.  C.  C.  152,  8,  13 

1779  Phillips,   W[illiam].     Charlottes ville  [Virginia].     To  [the 

AUG.  8  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Clothing 

for  Convention  troops;  exchange  of  prisoners; 
Convention  officers  to  go  to  New  York.  Con 
temporary  cop}7.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  26. 

93,  321 

1779               Clark,  Abraham.     Elizabethtown  [New  Jersey].     To  the 
AUG.  9  [New  Jersey]  delegates  [in  Congress,  Philadel 

phia].  Case  of  Nathaniel  Randolph.  Contem 
porary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timo 
thy  Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington.  1779,  Aug.  17.  93,  306 

28632— OG 23 


354  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

AUG.  10  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Capt.  [Archibald] 

Edmonstone.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.         A.     IV,  pt.  II,  207 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.    To  [John]  Armstrong 

AUG.  10  [Philadelphia],     Land  in  Virginia;  news  of  Brit 

ish  disasters.     Auto,  draft  signed.     3  pp. 

P.     I,  pt.  II,  443 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  10  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  intelligence.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p. 
Answered  Aug.  16.*  34,  20 

1779  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  10  [West  Point].     Exchange  of  Capt.  [John]  Swan. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Peter  Scull.     1  p.     Answered  Aug. 

21.*  93,  291 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  11  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Reenforcement    and 

designs  of  enemy;  militia;  lack  of  flour  and  trans 
portation  facilities.  Draft.  5pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison  and  Washington. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  209 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Circular  letter  to  the 

AUG.  14  States.     British  reenforcements;  exertions  neces 

sary.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 
Aug.  18.  93,  297 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  14  [West  Point].     Exchange  of  hides  for  officers' 

boots.     A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     2pp. 

Answered  Aug.  26.*  93,  294 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  15  Congress,  Philadelphia].     The  Western  Expedi 

tion;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan's  misstatements; 
supplies,  force  employed.  Draft.  9  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton  and  Wash 
ington.  Referred  to  Atlee,  Armstrong,  Spencer, 
Dickinson  and  Mathews.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  219 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,8. 

1779  Sullivan,  John.     Tioga  [New  York].     To  [George]  Wash- 

AUG-  15  ington  [West  Point].     Account  of  destruction  of 

Chemung.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Wash- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON"  355 

ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  27. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  687 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  16  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Capt.  [John]  Wilkie's 

Pennsj'lvania  troops  and  minor  military  matters. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  16.  Referred 
to  Board  of  War.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  215 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  Board  of  War, 

AUG.  16  Philadelphia].    Hides  for  shoes ;  Mons.  Garanger's 

wish  for  employment.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  217 

1779  [Washington,  George.]    West  Point.     To  John  Jay  [Phila- 

AUG.  16  delphia].     England's  actions  respecting  Spanish 

mediation;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wajme's  re 
port.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  P.  I,  pt.  II,  447 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Pay  to  soldiers  for  deticien- 

AUG.  16  cies  of  clothing.     Contemporary  copy,  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Endorsed  by  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison  with  memo,  of  the  deficiencies. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  Aug.  18.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  Aug. 
29.  93,  296 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  17  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Officers  nominated  for 

the  Sappers  and  Miners;  Engineer  corps;  expenses 
of  Baron  Steuben.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  i7.  Referred  to  Board  of  Treasury  and 
Board  of  War.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  229 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  324. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Recommendation  to  States 

AUG.  17  to  provide  for  officers  ahd  soldiers  by  pensions  or 

otherwise;  widows.  Contemporary  copy,  attested 
by  Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  20. 
Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  Aug.  29.  93,  311 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  17  [West  Point].     Linen  for  officers;  deficiency  of 

clothing  supplies;  prospects  for  the  winter;  case 

of  [Nathaniel]  Randolph.     A.   L.   S.  of  Richard 

Peters.     4  pp.  93,  304 


356  LIBEAEY   OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Harrison,  Charles.      Philadelphia.     To  the   President  of 

AUG.  17  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Memorial   for   settle 

ment  of  rank.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  93,  308 

1779  Pierce,  John,  jr.     [West  Point.]   Account  of  warrants  paid 

AUG.  17  Baron   von   Steuben   in  1779.     A.    D.   S.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  17.  C.  C.  152,  7,  589 

1779  [Sullivan,  John.]     Tioga  [New  York].     General  Orders: 

AUG.  17  Cloathing  deficiency.      [Extract.]      A.  D.  S.  of 

F[rancis]  Barber.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of 

War  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  28.  93,  332 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  18  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p.  An 
swered  Aug.  24.*  93,  299 

[1779]  Lee,  Henry,  jr.     [West  Point?]     Order  of  march  and  dis- 

[AUG.  18]  position  of  battle  for  attempt  on  Paulus  Hook. 

Contemporary  copy.     11  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

James  McHenry.    Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  23. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  645 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Subsistence  money  to  offi- 

AUG.  18  cers  and  soldiers.     Contemporary  cop}T,  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  .Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  20.  Pub 
lished  in  Genl.  Orders,  Aug.  29.  93,  311 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  19  Congress,     Philadelphia].       Case    of    Lt.     Col. 

[Charles]  Simms.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Sep.  3.  Referred  to  Mathews,  Marchant  and 
Armstrong.  Returned.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  233 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Provision  for  the  Commis- 

AUG.  19  sary  General.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 

Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con- 

'gress  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  20.     Published 

in  Genl.  Orders,  Aug.  29.  93,  311 

1779  Washington,  George.      West   Point.      To  [Medical  Com- 

AUG.  20  mittee  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Question  of 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  357 

the  Inspector  and  Mustering  departments.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  235 

Committee:  Laurens,  Spencer  and  Scudder. 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  20  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  resolutions  under  consideration. 
L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p.  Answered  Aug.  31.* 

93,  309 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  21  Congress,   Philadelphia].      [Maj.]   Gen.    [John] 

Sullivan's  complaint  as  to  clothing  for  the  Western 
Expedition.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress  Aug. 
28.  Referred  to  Board  of  Treasury. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  239 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

AUG.  21  [Philadelphia].     Dispute  between  the  Board  and 

[Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  243 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

AUG.  21  [Philadelphia].     Rule  for  exchange  of  prisoners. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  245 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Treatment  of   Lt.  Gov. 

AUG.  21  [Henry]  Hamilton;  favors  to  prisoners;  Conven 

tion  troops  in  Virginia.  Contemporary  copy, 
attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  17T9, 
Aug.  26.  93,  315 

1779  Butler,   Richard.      Fort  Montgomery  [New  York].      To 

AUG.  21  [George]    Washington    [West    Point].       Public 

money  stolen  by  a  servant.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1779,  Aug.  23.  C.  C.  152,  7,  673 

1779  Forsyth,  Robert.      [West   Point?]      Return  of   prisoners 

[AUG.  22?]  taken  at  Paulus  Hook,  Aug.  19.     Contemporary 

copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Aug.  23.  C.  C.  152,  7,  667 


358  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1779  Lee,   Henry,  jr.     Paramus  [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

AUG.  22  Washington  [AVest  Point],     Account  of  the  cap 

ture  of   Paulus  Hook.      16  pp.     Contemporary 
copy.       In    handwriting   of     Tench    Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con- 
'gress,  1T79,  Aug.  23.  C.  C.     152,  7,  641 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

AuG- 23  Congress,  Philadelphia.]      Maj.    [Henry]   Lee's 

capture  of  Paulus  Hook.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Head  in 
Congress,  Aug.  27.  Referred  to  Paca,  Atlee, 
and  Dickinson.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  247 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  27. 

1779  Washington,  George.     [West  Point.]     To  [the  President 

Auo-  23  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Case  of  Col.  [Richard] 

Butler.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress  Aug.   28. 

Referred  to  Board  of  Treasury.     A.    IV,pt.II,247 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Pay   for  Maj.  Noirrnont 

Auo- 23  de  la  Neuville.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug.  26. 

93,  319 

1779  Anonymous.      Boston.      To   [George    Washington,    West 

AuG-  23  Point].     English  newspaper   account  of  Spain's 

manifesto,  delivered  June  16,  1779,  and  King's 
message  to  Parliament  thereon,  together  with 
account  of  proceedings  in  the  House  of  Com 
mons.  Copied  from  a  London  paper.  15  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry,  Robert  Han 
son  Harrison,  Tench  Tilghman  and  Caleb  Gibbs. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Aug.  29.  C.  C.  152,  7,  695 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  24  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Circular  letter  to  States 

on  filling  up  the  battalions  and  clothing  the  troops ; 
scarcity  of  flour;  exchange  of  British  general 
officers.  Draft.  6  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress 
Sep.  2.  Referred  to  committee  for  superintend 
ing  the  Quartermaster  and  Commissary  Depart 
ments,  and  also  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  249 

Committee:  Dickinson,  Huntington  and  Burke. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  359 

1779  Washington,   George.      West   Point.      To   James   Lovell 

AUG.  24  [Philadelphia].      Minor   matters.      Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  255 

1779  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  24  [George]  'Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit- 

ing  resolves;  request  for  two  Convention  officers 

to   go  into  Canada.      L.  S.  of  John  Jay.      1  p. 

Answered  Aug.  31.*  93,  313 

1779  Washington,  George.      West  Point.      To  Joseph  Hewes, 

AuG-  25  Philadelphia.    Release  of  Mr.  Granberry.    Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  257 

1779  Jay,    John.      Philadelphia.      To   [George]    Washington, 

AUG.  25  West  Point.     European  politics;  Great  Britain; 

a  secret  agent.    A.  L.  S.    1  p.    Marked  "private." 

94,  39 

1779  Wilkinson,   James.     Philadelphia.     Estimate   of  price  of 

AuG- 25  clothing  in  Dec.  1778.     Broadside.     1  p.     Trans 

mitted  to  Washington.  93,  338 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

AuG-  26  [Philadelphia].     Hides  and  shoes;  clothing  sup 

plies;  disputes  of  rank  in  the  artillery;  exchange 
of  prisoners;  difficulties  in  the  Virginia  line. 
Draft.  8  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  259 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.      Philadelphia.         To 

AUG.  26  [George]  Washington  [West   Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  Major  Noirmont  de  la  Neuville. 
L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p.  Answered  Sep.  5.* 

93,317 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.    To  the  Board  of  War 

AuG-  27  [Philadelphia].     Great  want  of  powder.     Draft. 

2  pp.,    In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton 
and  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  267 

1779  Howe,  Robert.     Lower  Salem  [New  York].      To  [George 

AUG.  27  Washington,  West  Point].     Arrival  of  a  British 

fleet  at  New  York.  [Extract  of  letter.]  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1779,  Aug.  27.  C.  C.  152,  7,  685 


360  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     Approval  of  plan  of  the 

AUG.  27  Western   Expedition.     Contemporary  cop}T,   at 

tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Aug. 
29.  93,  327 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

[West  Point].  Capt.  [John]  Swan's  exchange; 
controversy  with  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John]  Sullivan; 
regulations  for  prisoners.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  2  pp.  Answered  Sep.  6.*  93,  330 

1779 
•V :  -  28        Brisbane,  Edward.     New  York.     To  Robert  Burton,   St 

Kitts  [West  Indies].  Intentions  of  British  for 
next  campaign.  Extract  in  handwriting  of  Tim 
othy  Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1779,  Oct.  5.  34,  93 

1779 
AUG.  29        Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

Congress  [Philadelphia].  Spain's  declaration  to 
Great  Britain.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  4. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  269 
1779 
AUG.  29        Continental  Congress,    President.      Philadelphia.      To 

[George]  Washington  [West  Point].  Transmit 
ting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Jay.  1  p.     An 
swered  Sep.  5.*  93,328 
j.  1 1  y 

AUG.  30        Armstrong,    John    [jr.]     Boston.     To    [John    Armstrong, 
Philadelphia].     Causes  of  failure  of  the  Penobscot 
expedition.     Contemporary    copy,     -t   pp.     En 
closed  in  Armstrong  to  Washington,  1779,  Oct. 
17?9  15.  34,  124 

Au<;.  30  Sullivan,  John.  Newtown  [New  York].  To  [George 
Washington,  West  Point].  Account  of  engage 
ment  at  Elmira.  Contemporary  copy.  7  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Sep.  5.  Referred  to  Committee  of 
Intelligence.  C.  C.  152,  7,  731 

Committee:  J.  B.  Smith,  Lovell  and  Henry. 

[1779] 

[AUG.  30]  Sullivan,  John.  [Newtown,  New  York.]  Address  to  the 
troops.  Necessit}r  of  half  rations.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Oct.  9. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  103 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  361 

1779  [Taylor,  John.]  Elizabethtown  [New  Jersey].  To 

AUG.  30  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].  Arrival  of 

British  fleet  and  troops.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Ip. 
In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Aug.  31.  C.  C.  152,  7,  721 

1779  Washington,  George.  West  Point.  To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  31  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Money  to  soldiers  for 

clothing  and  rations.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Sep.  6.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  271 

1779  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 

Au(i-  31  West  Point.    Case  of  [James]  Hallett.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     2  pp.    Answered  Sep. 

14.*  93,  333 

[1779]  Massachusetts,  Field  Officers.     [West  Point?]     To  George 

[Auo.  — ]  Washington  [West  Point].     Memorial  complain 

ing  of  promotion  of  Capt.  Joseph  Petti ngill. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress  1779,  Aug.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  473 

[1779]  Sullivan,  John.     [Catherine's  Town,  New  York.]    Address 

to  the  Oneida  Nation.  Friendship  and  guides. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Oct.  9.  C.  C.  152,  S,  105 

1779  Continental   Congress,  Medical  Committee.     Philadelphia. 

SEP.  3  To  [George]  Washington,  West  Point.     Report  to 

Congress  on  the  Mustering  Department.    A.  L.  S. 

of  Henry  Laurens.     1  p.     Answered  Sep.  13.* 

34,  43 

Committee:  Laurens,  Spooner  and  Scndder. 

1779  Board   of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  3  ton  [West  Point].     Baron  Steuben's  regulations; 

standards  for  the  army.     A.  L.  S.   of  Richard 

Peters.     1  p.     Answered  Sep.  14.*  93,  339 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP-  3  [West  Point].     Boots  and  shoes;  Commissaries  of 

Hides;  continental  and  state  supplies  of  clothing; 
deficiency  regulation;  want  of  powder  and  at 
tempts  to  supply  same.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  4  pp.  Answered  Sep.  14.*  93,  340 


362  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Laurens,  Henry.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  3  ton  [West  Point].     Papers  relating  to  mustering 

department.     Contemporary  cop}*.     1  p. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  603 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP-  5  Congress  Philadelphia],     Exchange  of  prisoners; 

reports  of  British  reenforcement.    Draft.     3  pp. 

In    handwriting   of    Robert    Hanson    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  13.      A.     IV,  pt.  II,  275 

1779  Anonymous.     To    [George]    Washington    [West    Point]. 

SEP.  5  Movements     of     enemy's     shipping;     apparent 

intentions  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Sep.  8.  C.  C.  152,  7,  747 

1779  Plombard,  J .     Charleston  [South  Carolina].     To  Ger- 

SEP-  5  ard  [de  Rayneval]  Philadelphia.     Cooperation  of 

Comte  D'Estaing  with  Maj.  Gen.  [Benjamin]  Lin 
coln;  supplies  for  the  fleet.  Contemporary  trans 
lation.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Bond. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  94,  3 

1779  Proud,  John.     [Rhode  Island.]     To  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Horatio] 

SEP.  5  Gates  [Providence].     Report  of  French  fleet  from 

the  West  Indies.  Contemporary  copy.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1779,  Sep.  12.  C.  C.  152,  7,  759 

1779  Western  Expedition.     Return   of   troops   employed   upon. 

[SEP.  5?]  Tabular  statement.     D.  S:  "Alexd.  Scammell 

Adjt.  Genl."  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Sep.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  7,  739 

1779  Washington,  George.     W[es]t  P[oin]t.     To  the  Board  of 

SEP.  6  War  [Philadelphia].     Regulation  of  the  Depart 

ment  of  Prisoners.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Alexander  Hamilton  and  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  279 

[1779]  Washington,  George.     Remarks  on  regulations  for  prison - 

[SEP.  6]  ers    of   war.     Draft.     1    p.     In   handwriting  of 

Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  Board  of  War  1779,  Sep.  6. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  281 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  363 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  7  Congress,   Philadelphia].      Reenforcements   and 

intentions  of  enemy.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Con 
gress.  Sep.  13.  Referred  to  committee  to 
correspond  with  the  Southern  General. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  283 

Committee:  Laurens,  Merchant,  Holton;  Harnett  and  Fitzhugh 
added.  The  L.  S.  sent  is  endorsed  by  Laurens  with  decision  of  Com 
mittee  (Sep.  13)  to  recommend  that  North  Carolina  troops  be  sent  to 
South  Carolina  in  Continental  frigates. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  39. 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  John  Jay  [Phil- 

SEP.  7  adelphia].     Britain  and  her  European  allies;    a 

secret  agent  [Capt.    Elijah   Hunterj's    services. 

Draft.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  467 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  42. 

1779  Kemble,  Stephen.     New  York.     To  Maj.  Smith,  St.  Chris- 

SEP.  7  topher  [West  Indies].     Trouble  over  [Francis,] 

Lord  Rawdon's  corps;  movement  of  troops;  gos 
sip.  Extract  in  handwriting  of  Timothy  Picker 
ing,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 
17T9,  Oct.  5.  34,  93 

1779  Van  Dyke,  Cornelius.      Fort  Schuyler  [New  York].     To 

SEP.  7  Col.  [Goose]  Van  Schaick  [Albany,  New  York]. 

News  of  Sullivan's  victories.  Contemporary 
copy.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1779,  Sep.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  31 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  8  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Secret     intelligence. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  13.          A.    IV,  pt.  II,  285 

1779  Mallet,  J[onathan].     New  York.     To  Dr.  [William]  Bruce, 

SEP.  8  St.  Kitts.     Health  of  [British]  troops.     Extract 

in  handwriting  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 
Oct.  5.  34,  93 

1779  Plombard,J .    Charleston  [South Carolina].   To  [Gerard 

SEP.  8  de  Rayneval,  Philadelphia].     Comte  D'Estaing's 

squadron.  Contemporary  translation.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Charles  Morse.  Transmitted  to 
Washington.  94,  1 


364  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental  Army,  White  Plains.     Committee  of  Arrange- 

SEP.  9  ment.     Rules  for  regulating  rank  in  army.     Con 

temporary  copy.  4pp.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenr}7.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Med 
ical  Committee,  1779,  Sep.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  9 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  11  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Arrival  of  Comte  do  la 

Luzerne.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  16. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  287 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

SEP.  11  [Philadelphia].     Exorbitant  commission  charges 

of  certain  Continental  agents  for  prizes.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  289 

1779  Huntington,  J[edediah],     [Peekskill,  New  York].     To 

SEP.  11  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Report  of 

French  fleet.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  *In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Sep.  12.  C.  C.  152,  7,  759 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  12  Congress  Philadelphia].     News  of  a  French  fleet. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  17.         A.     IV,  pt.  II,  293 
1779  Taylor,  [John],     [Elizabethtown,  New  Jersey].     To  Col. 

SEP.  12  [John]  Beatty  [Elizabethtown?]     Sailing  of  Brit 

ish  regiments  from  New  York.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Sep.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  25 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [Medical  Cornmit- 

SEP.  13  tee  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Transmitting 

papers.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  295 

Committee:  Laurens,  Spencer  and  Scudder. 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP- 14  Congress  Philadelphia].     Sailing  of  three  British 

regiments  from  New  York.     Draft.      1  p.      In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read 

in   Congress,   Sep.  19.     Referred  to  committee 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  365 

appointed  to  correspond  with  the  Southern  Gen 
eral.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  297 

Committee:  Laurens,  Marchant,  Holton,  Harriett  and  Fitzhugh. 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

SEP.  14  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  [James]  Hallet;   design 

of  flags;  powder.    Draft.    2pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  299 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  15  [George]    Washington    [West    Point].       Trans 

mitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     14,  156 

1779  Campble,  Robert.     [New  York?]     To  [Elizabeth]  Burgin 

SEP.  15  [New  York].     Her  request  for  a  flag.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 

Congress,  1779,  Dec.  25.  C.  C.     152,  8,  312 

1779  Cliffe,  William.     Staten  Island.     To  Brig.  Gen.  [Richard] 

SEP.  15  Prescott,  St.  Christophers  [West  Indies].    Stony 

Point  and  Paulus  Hook;  [Charles,]  Earl  Corn- 
wallis  and  southern  expedition;  minor  military 
changes.  Extract  in  handwriting  of  Timothy 
Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1779,  Oct.  5.  .  34,  93 

1779  Cuyler,  A .     New  York.     To  Capt.  [Garrett]  Fisher, 

SEP.  15  St.  Kitts  [West  Indies].     The  situation  at  New 

York. 

SEP.  16  Cuyler  to  Lt.  Col.  [Cornelius]  Cuyler,  St.  Kitts.  Troops 
embarked  for  Quebec.  Extracts  in  handwriting 
of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1779,  Oct.  5.  34,  93 

1779  [Brodhead,  Daniel.]     Pittsburg.     To  [George  Washington, 

SEP.  16  West  Point].     Account  of  his  expedition  against 

the  Muncy  Indians  on  the  Alleghany.  [Extract 
of  letter.]  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard 
Kidder  Meade  and  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1779,  Oct.  21.  C.  C.  152,8,135 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  18  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Departure  of  Luzerne 

for  Philadelphia;  news  of  the  Western  expedition. 

Draft.     2pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  24. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  301 


366  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

SEP.  18  [Philadelphia].     Arrival  of  small  supply  of  pow 

der.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  303 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP-  19  Congress  Philadelphia].     News  of  a  French  fleet; 

enenry  fortifying  New  York.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Sep.  25.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  308 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

SEP.  22  [Philadelphia].    Military  stores  to  officers.    Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  305 

1779  Girard,  William.     New  York.     To  Moore  &  Johnston,  St. 

SEI>-  2:  Kitts  [West  Indies].     Preparations  for  an  expe 

dition.  Extract  in  handwriting  of  Timothy  Pick 
ering,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1779,  Oct.  5.  34,  93 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP-  23  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Marquis   de   Fleury's 

request  for  a  furlough.  Contemporaiy  copy.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  de  Fleury,  with  auto, 
note  signed  transmitting  same  to  Charles  Thom 
son.  C.  C.  152,  8,  39 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP-  23  [West  Point].     Powder  and  arms  from  France; 

clothing  supplies.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

1  p.     Answered  Sep.  29.*  93,  342 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP-  23  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     Auto,  draft  of  John  Jay.     1  p. 

C.  C.     14,  1 

1779  Brisbane,  Edward.     New  York.     To  Robert  Burton,  St. 

SEP- 23  Kitts  [West  Jndies].     Projected  expedition;  news 

from  West  Indies;  forces  etc.  Extract  in  hand 
writing  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  Oct.  5. 

34,  93 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Thanks  of  Congress  for 

SEP-  24  victory  at  Paulus  Hook;   honors   and   rewards. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1779,  Sep.  28.  Published  in 
Genl.  Orders,  Oct  8.  94,  7 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  367 

1779  [Gates,  Horatio.]    [Providence,  Rhode  Island.]    To  [George 

SEP.  24  Washington,  West  Point].     Pay  for  militia  sub 

sistence.  [Extract  of  letter.]  lp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Oct.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  71 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  25  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Minor  matters;  secret 

intelligence  of  movements  of  British  regiments, 

fleet   etc.      Draft.      4   pp.      In   handwriting   of 

Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  30. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  309 

1779  Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     Cooperation  with  French; 

^EP-  26  Compt  D'Estaing's  fleet;  exertions  of  the  states. 

A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Transmitted 

to  Washington.  93,  344 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

SEP-  28  [George]  Washington  [West. Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  success  at  Paulus  Hook;  Conven 
tion  troops.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp. 

94,  5 

1779  Marine  Committee.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  28  ton  [West  Point].     Transmitting  letter  to  Navy 

Board  at  Boston.     L.  S.  of  Jno.  Mathews.     1  p. 

Answered  Oct.  6.*  92,  296 

1779  Marine  Committee.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Commissioners 

SEP.  28  of  the  Navy  Board  at  Boston.     Continental  frig 

ates  to  prepare  and  lawait  orders  of  Comte  de 
Grasse  and  Gen.  Washington.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Marine  Committee  to 
Washington,  1779,  Sep.  28.  92,  294 

1779  F^   Charles,   [Baron]    de.     West  Point.     To   [George] 

SER  28  Washington,  West  Point.     Request  for  leave  of 

absence.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Sep.  29. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  53 

1779  Sullivan,   John.     Chemung  [New    York].      To   [George] 

SEP-  28  Washington  [West  Point].     Account  of  the  ex 

pedition  since  leaving  Newtown.  Contemporary 
copy.  17pp.  In  handwritingof  James  Mcllenry, 
Tench  Tilghman,  and  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Oct.  9.  C.  C.  152,  8,  85 

Cf :  Sullivan  to.  Congress.     Sep.   30.     In  Amory,  Life  of  Sullivan. 
Boston,  1838.    130. 


368  LIBEARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Washington,  G«orge.     [West  Point.]     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  29  Congress,   Philadelphia.     Leave  of  absence  for 

Baron  de  Frey.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting-  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Head  in  Congress  Oct.  4. 
Leave  granted  and  petition  referred  to  Board  of 
Treasury.  C.  C.  152,  S,  49 

1779  Washington,   George.     West    Point.     To    the    Board   of 

SEP.  29  War  [Philadelphia].     Lack  of  clothing,  shoes  and 

blankets.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James 

McHenry.  A.     IV,  pt,  II,  313 

1779  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     West  Point.     To  [Henry  Lau- 

SEP.  29  rens,    Philadelphia].     Letters  for   Carolina   and 

news  from  Europe.  Draft  signed.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

P.     I,  pt.  II,  493 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

SEP.  .30  Congress,    Philadelphia].     March   of  the   South 

Carolina  troops  southward;  destination  of  the 
enemy's  expedition.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress 
Oct.  4.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  315 

[1779]  Anonymous.     [New     York?]     To     [George    Washington, 

West  Point].  Number  of  British  troops  on 
Southern  expedition.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Sep.  30.  C.  C.  152,  8,  61 

Leister,  -  — .  Account  of  D'Estaing's  fleet.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1779,  Sep.  19. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  37 

Oneida  Nation.  Address  to  Maj.  Gen.  John  Sullivan. 
Friendship  and  aid.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Oct.  9.  C.  C.  152,  8,  109 

[17791  Sullivan,  John.     Address  to  the  Oneida  Nation.     The  un- 

[SEP.  ?] '  friendly  Cayugas.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Oct.  9.  C.  C.  152,  8,  113 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  1  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Maj.   Noirmont  de  la 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  369 

Neuville's  request  for  a  furlough.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read 
in  Congress  Oct.  14.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  319 

1779  Washington,    George.     West  Point.     To    the    Board   of 

OCT.  l  War  [Philadelphia].     Arrangement  of  the  Vir 

ginia  line;  commissions,  promotions,  etc.  Draft. 
-1  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.  IV,  pt,  II,  321 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  2  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Claim   of   militia   for 

subsistence.      Draft.     1   p.     In   handwriting   of 

Robert   Hanson   Harrison.      Read   in   Congress 

Oct.  9.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  325 

1779  Washington,    George.     West    Point.     To   the   Board   of 

OCT.  2  War   [Philadelphia].     Deficiency   of   shoes;    ex 

change  of  Maj.  Gens.  [William]  Phillips  and 
[Friedrich  Adolph,  Baron]  Riedesel.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  327 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  4  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Measures  for  coopera 

tion  with  Comte  D'Estaing.  Draft.  6  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress  Oct.  8.  Referred  to  delegates  of  Dela 
ware,  Maryland  and  South  Carolina  to  take  order 
thereon.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  332 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  73. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Halt  of   North  Carolina 

OCT.  4  troops  at  Trenton.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  Oct.  5.  94,  12 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

OCT.  5  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].    North  Car 

olina  troops  halted  at  Trenton;  resolve  trans 
mitted.  A.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 
Answered  Oct.  17.*  94,  10 

1779  Continental  Congress,  President.     Philadelphia.     To  Col. 

OCT.  5  [Thomas]  Clarke  [en  route  toward  the  South]. 

Halt  at  Trenton.  A.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunting- 
ton,  marked  "cop}^."  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Oct.  5. 

94,  11 
28632—06 24 


370  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 

OCT.  5  West   Point.     Transmitting   extracts   of    intelli 

gence.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  1  p. 
Answered  Oct.  12.*  34,  91 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Marine  Com- 

OCT.  6  mittee,  Philadelphia.     Plan  of  action;  letter  for 

Comte  D'Estaing.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  337 

1779  Hamilton,  Alexander.     West  Point.     To  [the  Marine  Com- 

OCT.  6  mittee,  Philadelphia].     Pilots  for   Comte  D'Es 

taing.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  339 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  Charles  Thomson 

OCT.  7  [Philadelphia].     Acknowledging    information  of 

Samuel   Huntington's   election   as   President   of 

Congress.      Draft.      1    p.      In    handwriting    of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     IV,  pt  II,  341 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point;     To  the  Marine  Com- 

OCT.  7  mittee     [Philadelphia].      Introducing     a     pilot. 

Draft.     I  p.     In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 

Meade.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  343 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  John  Jay  [Phila- 

OCT.  7  delphia].     His  appointment  as  minister  to  Spain. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  509 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  377. 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

OCT.  8  [Philadelphia].     Exchange     of     Major    Francis 

Murray;   return  of  artificers  drafted  from  the 

army;  the  Clothier  General's  Department.    Draft. 

4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  345 

1779  Continental       Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.      To 

OCT.  8  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     March  of 

the  North  Carolina  troops.     A.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 

Huntington.     1  p.  94,  13 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

Congress,  Philadelphia].  Movements  of  enemy; 
cooperation  with  D'Estaing;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [John] 
Sullivan's  success.  Draft.  4pp.  In  handwriting 
of  James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  14. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  349 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1834.    6,  380. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  371 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Marine  Com- 

OCT.  9  m  it  tee  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  John  Springer,  a 

deserter.      Draft.       2   pp.     In   handwriting    of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.        A.     IV,  pt.  II,  354 

1779  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OcT-  9  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.  A.  L.  8.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
1  p.  Answered  Oct.  IT.*  94,  15 

1779  Continental  Congress.      Resolve.      Subsistence  money  for 

OCT.  9  Continental  officers  and  soldiers.    Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1TT9,  Oct.  9.  94,  16 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

OCT-  9  West  Point.     Supply  of  shoes;  Commissaries  of 

Hides;  transportation:  Convention  troops;  ex 
change  of  hides  for  shoes.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  3  pp.  Answered  Oct.  18.*  93,  289 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Marine  Com- 

OCT.  10  mittee  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting   letter   for 

Brig.  Gen.  Du  Portail  and  Lt.  Col.  [Alexander] 

Hamilton.      Draft.      1    p.       In    handwriting   of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.         A.     IV,  pt.  II,  355 

1779  Washington,    George.      [West   Point.]      To   the   Marine 

°CT-  10  Committee  [Philadelphia].     North  River  pilot  for 

Comte  D'Estaing.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  James  McHenry.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  356 

1779  Washington,    George.      West   Point.     To   the    Board   of 

O(T-  12  War   [Philadelphia].      Pressing   need  of   shoes. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 

man.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  359 

1779  Washington,   George.      West  Point.      To  [the  Board  of 

War,  Philadelphia].  Intelligence  of  condition 
of  enemy.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  361 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

[West  Point].  Detention  of  artificers;  officers' 
servants;  clothing  supply.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  2  pp.  94,  IT 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

[George]  Washington  [West  Point].  Sullivan's 
expedition.  A.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
1  p.  94,  19 


372  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Thanks   of    Congress   for 

OCT.  14  success   of    the    Western    Expedition.     Contem 

porary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  Oct.  1-i.  Published  to  Army  in  orders 
of  Oct.  22  94,  21 

1779  Armstrong,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  15  ton  [West  Point].     Approach  of  the  French  fleet; 

subsistence  for  general  officers;  U.  S.  ministers 

abroad;  finance.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  34,  122 

1779  Cochran,  John.      West  Point.     Certificate  of  condition  of 

OCT.  15  Capt-h,  John  Van  Dyke.     A.  L.  S. 

Knox,  Heniy.  Endorsement  of  above.  A.'  L.  S.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Oct.  17.  C.  C.  152,  8,  121 

1779  Washington,  George.      West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  17  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Movements  and  inten 

tions  of  enemy.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  22. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  363 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  17  Congress,  Philadelphia.      Furlough  for  Capt-lt. 

[John]  Van  Dyke.     L.  S.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  5. 

Referred  to  Board  of  War.          C.  C.     152,  8,  117 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.         To 

OCT.  17  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Memorial 

of   Capt.    [Garret]    Stediford   and  Baker. 

Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     14,  209 

1779       .        Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 
OCT.  18  [Philadelphia].     Shoes;  clothing  and  stores   for 

the  Western  Department.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.     A.     IV,  pt.  II,  365 
1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  21  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Announcing    evacua 

tion  [of  Stony  and  Verplanck's  Points  by  the 
enemy].  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenry.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  25.  Re 
ferred  to  Committee  of  Intelligence. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  371 

Committee:  J.  B.  Smith,  Lovell  and  Henry. 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  21  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Indian     expeditions; 

enemy's   evacuation    of   Stony  and    Verplanck's 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  373 

Points  and  Rhode  Island.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Oct.  25.  Referred  to  Atlee,  Houston  and 
Marchant.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  367 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  88. 

1779  Morris,  Gouverneur.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

Ocr.  21  ington,   West  Point].     Committee  to  report  on 

making  provision  for  hitherto  unprovided  officers; 

requests  opinion;   unity  in  Congress.     A.  L.  S. 

1  p.  34,  126 

1779  Lincoln,  B[enjamin].  Charleston  [South  Carolina].  To 

OCT.  22  the  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Ac 

count  of  siege  and  assault  on  Savannah;  French 
cooperation.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson  and  George 
Bond.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  Nov.  10.  94,  29 

1779  Lincoln,  Benjamin.  Charleston  [South  Carolina].  To 

OCT.  22  [Henry?]  Laurens  and  the  Committee  of  Corre 

spondence  [South  Carolina].  Failure  of  siege  of 
Savannah;  disposition  of  troops;  weakness  of 
State;  supplies  etc.  Contemporaiy  copy.  4pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779.  Nov.  10.  94,  31 

1779  Massachusetts,  Council.     [Boston].     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  22  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Col.  [Moses]   Hazen's 

road  to  Canada;  defense  of  the  frontier.     Con- 

temporanr  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Nov.  11.      94,  39 

1779  Van  Rensselaer,  Ileniy.  Fort  Herkimer  [New  York]. 

()t-T.  23  Advance  of  British  and  Indians.  Contemporary 

copy.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Oct.  30.  C.  C.  152,  8,  151 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  William  Vernon 

°CT-  24  and  James  Warren  [Philadelphia].     Their  request 

for  powder.      Draft.     1  p.      In  handwriting  of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.         A.     IV,  pt.  II,  373 

1779  Washington,  George.  West  Point.  To  the  Board  of  War 

°CT-  25  [Philadelphia].  Supply  of  shoes;  districts  for 

Commissaries  of  Hides.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  IV,  pt.  II,  375 

1779  Van  Dyke,  Cornelius.     Fort  Schuyler  [New  York].      To 

°CT-  25  Col.  [Goose]  Van  Schaick  [Albany].     Reports  of 


374  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

advance  of  British  and  Indians  from  Oswego. 
Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting1  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Oct.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  147 

1779  Benedict,   Thaddeus.      Danbury    [Connecticut].      To    the 

OCT.  26  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Testimony 

in  case  of  Dr.  Isaac  Foster.  A.  L.  S?  1  p. 
Read  in  Congress  Nov.  14.  Referred  to  the 
Commander-in-chief.  Enclosed  in  Medical  Com 
mittee  to  Congress,  1779,  Nov.  15.  92,  513 

1779  Bowen,  Ephraim.      Newport  [Rhode  Island],     To  [Maj.] 

°CT-  26  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene  [West  Point].     Evacu 

ation  of  Rhode  Island  by  British.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Oct.  30.  C.  C.  152,  8,  153 

1779  Ten  Broeck,  Abraham.    Stonearabia  [New  York].    To  Gov. 

°CT-  2H  [George]  Clinton  [Fishkill,  New  York].     Troops 

ordered  to  frontier.  Contemporary  copy.  In 
handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1779,  Oct.  30.  C.  C.  152,  8,  151 

1779  Van  Schaick,   G[oose].     Albany  [New  York].     To  Gov. 

OCT.  26  [George]   Clinton    [Fishkill].     Transmitting   let 

ters.  Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  Oct.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  147 

1779  Clinton,   G[eorge].     Fishkill   [New  York].     To  [George] 

OCT.  28  Washington  [West  Point].     Danger  to  the  fron 

tier.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  John  Clark,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Oct.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  143 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

°CT-  29  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy.      C  C.     14,  216 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  30.  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Troops    ordered    to 

Albany;  evacuation  of  Rhode  Island.    Draft.    1  p. 

In   handwriting  of   Tench  Tilghman.     Read   in 

Congress,  Nov.  4.  A.     IV,  pt.  II,  377 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  375 

1779  McHenry,  James.     West  Point.     To  [the  Board  of  Treas- 

OCT.  30  ury?  Philadelphia].     Transmission  of  packet  to 

Sir  Henry  Clinton.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

A.     IV,  pt.  II,  379 

1779  Washington.  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  2  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Movements  of  British. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  8. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  1 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

Nov.  2  [Philadelphia].     Rank  of  officers  in  the  Massa 

chusetts  Line.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  3 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  3  Congress  [Philadelphia].     The  Abenaki  Indians 

and  a  commission  of  major  for  their  chief.    Draft. 

2  pp.    In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.    Read 

in  Congress,  Nov.  13.    Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  5 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Order.     Case  of  Dr.  [Isaac]  Foster. 

Nov.  4  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.      1  p.     Enclosed  in 

Medical  Committee  to  Congress,  1779,  Nov.  15. 

92,  310 

1779  Foster,  Isaac.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

Nov.  4  gress  [Philadelphia].     Court    of   Inquiry  on  his 

conduct.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  5.  Ordered  transmitted  to  the  Commander 
in  Chief.  Enclosed  in  Medical  Committee  to 
Washington,  1779,  Nov.  15.  92,  311 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  5  Congress,    Philadelphia].       Brigade-majors  and 

aides  to  brigadiers.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  13.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  7 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [Henry  Laurens, 

Nov.  5  Philadelphia].      His  appointment  as  minister  to 

Holland;  patriotism;  clothing;  the  French  fleet; 

[Lt.]  Col.  [John]  Laurens.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

4  pp.  P.     I,  pt.  II,  547 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,103. 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  6  Congress,     Philadelphia].       Northern     frontier 

alarm  premature.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 


376  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

of  James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov. 
13.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  9 

1779  W[ashingto]n,   G[eorge].      West  Point.     To  Gouverneur 

Nov.  6  Morris  [Philadelphia].     Arrangement  of  officers; 

British  fleets;  alarm  in  England.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

P.     I,  pt.  II,  551 

Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Leave  of  absence  to  Capt- 
It.  [John]  Van  Dyke.  Contemporary  copy,  at 
tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 
Nov.  11.  94,  38 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Letter  from  President  of 

Nov.  8  Massachusetts  Council.     Conternporaiy  copy,  at 

tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Nov. 
11.  94,  37 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

Nov.  8  West  Point.     Arrangement  of  the  Massachusetts 

Line;  absentees;  promotions.  A.  L.  S.  of  Rich 
ard  Peters.  2pp.  Answered  Nov.  19*  and  23.* 

94,  22 

[1779]  Board  of  War.     Regulation  governing  return  of  absent  offi- 

[Nov.  8?]  cers.     A.    D.    of  Benjamin   Walker.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779, 
Nov.  8.  94,  24 

1779  Continental    Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Nov.  10  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Disaster  at 

Savannah.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     2  pp. 

Answered  Nov.  20.*  94,  27 

1779  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.        Frigates     ordered     to 

Nov.  10  Charleston,  South  Carolina.      D.  S.  of   Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Marine  Commit 
tee  to  Washington,  1779,  Nov.  10.  34,  255 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  10  [West  Point].     Scarcity  of  military  stores;  cast 

ing  of  shells;  guards  for  stores.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.  2  pp.  Answered  Nov.  19.* 

94,  25 

1779  Marine  Committee.     [Philadelphia.]      To   [George    Wash- 

Nov-  10  ington,  West  Point].     Frigates  ordered  to  South 

Carolina.     A.  L.  S.  of  John  Mathews.     1  p. 

34,  254 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  377 

1779  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

Nov.  11  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].  Transmit 

ting  resolves;  reenforcements  for  the  South. 
L.  S.  2  pp.  Answered  Nov.  20.*  94,  33 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Reenforcement  of  [Maj.] 

Gen.  [Benjamin]  Lincoln;  South  Carolina  and 
Georgia  militia;  Virginia  and  North  Carolina 
troops;  supplies.  Contemporary  copy,  at 
tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 
Nov.  11.  94,35 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Subsistence  of  regimen 

tal  pa}Tmasters;  arrangement  of  Artificer  corps. 
Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1779,  Nov.  13.  94,  48 

^779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Arrangement  of  the 

Artificer  corps.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  Nov.  19.  94,  64 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

[West  Point].  Transmitting  commissions  for 
the  Massachusetts  Line.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Stoddert.  2  pp.  Answered  Nov.  23.*  94,  92 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

West  Point.  Clothing  for  the  Artillery;  quality 
of  coats  delivered  the  Pennsylvania  troops;  appli 
cations  for  clothing;  state  purchases;  needs  of 
the  ordnance  department.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  3  pp.  Answered  Nov.  23.*  94,  41 

Massachusetts.  Officers.  List  of  those  whose  commis 
sions  are  undated.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Ben 
jamin  Stoddert.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1779,  Dec.  3.  94,  91 

1779  Continental     Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  13  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.    L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     1  p. 

94,46 

I779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Permission  to  Maj.  Gens. 

[William]  Phillips  and  [Friedrich  Adolph,  Baron] 
Riedesel  to  go  into  New  York.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1779,  Nov.  15.  94,  55 


378  LIBRAE Y    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  Joseph  Reed  [Phila- 

NOV.  13  delphia].     Trouble  caused  by  delivery  of  coats  to 

the  Pennsylvania  troops.  Contemporary  cop}^. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington  1779, 
Nov.  22.  94,  73 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

Nov- 13  West  Point.    Transmitting  commissions.    A.  L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Stoddert.    Answered  Nov.  23.* 

94, 43 

[1779]  Warner,  Seth.     Arrangement  of  officers.     Tabular  state - 

tNov-  13J  rhent.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 

ington,  1779,  Nov.  13.  94,  45 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  [the  President  of 

Congress  Philadelphia].  Cooperation  with  the 
French;  lack  of  supplies.  Draft.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Nov.  18.  A.  V,  pt.  I.  11 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890,  8,  107. 

Continental  Congress,  Medical  Committee.  Philadelphia. 
To  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].  Trans 
mitting  papers  relative  to  complaints  against 
Dr.  [Isaac]  Foster.  A.  L.  S.  of  Nathaniel  Scud- 
der.  1  p.  92,  308 

Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washington 
[West  Point].  Permission  to  [Maj.]  Gens. 
[William]  Phillips  and  [Friedrich  Adolph,  Baron] 
Riedesel  to  go  into  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.  1  p.  Answered  Nov.  23.* 

94,  50 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Col.    Robert   Lettis 

Nov-  15  Hooper  jr.,  Easton,  Pennsylvania].     Paroles  of 

[Maj.]  Gens.  [William]  Phillips  and  [Friedrich 
Adolph,  Baron]  Riedesel.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington  1779, 
Nov.  15.  94,  52 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Col.  Abraham  Skin 

ner,  Elizabethtown,  New  Jersey].  [Maj.]  Gen's. 
[William]  Phillips  and  [Friedrich  Adolph,  Baron] 
Riedesel's  journey  to  New  York.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Stod 
dert.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 
1779,  Nov.  15.  94,  53 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  379 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Maj.   Gens.   William 

Nov.  15  Phillips  and  Friedrich  Adolph,  Baron  Riedesel, 

Easton  ?  Pennsylvania].  Permission  to  continue 
their  journey  to  New  York.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington  1779, 
Nov.  15.  94,  54 

1779  Continental  Congress,   Resolve.     Allowances   to   Artificer 

Nov.  16  officers.    Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1779,  Nov.  19.  94,  60 

1779  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Provision    for    Spanish 

Nov.  16  prisoner.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  Nov.  19.  94,  64 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Witnesses  before  courts- 

Nov.  16  martial;  depositions  as  evidence.     Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  Nov.  19.  94,  62 

1779  Continental   Congress,     Resolve.     Subclothiers  for  army. 

Nov.  16  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  Nov.  16.  94,  63 

1779  Reed,    Joseph.     [Philadelphia.]     To   the   Board   of    War 

Nov.  16  [Philadelphia].  Clothing  furnish  for  the  Pennsyl 

vania  troops.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Benjamin  Stoddert.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1777,  Nov.  22. 

94,  71 

1779  Steuben,  [Frederich  Wilhelm  Augustus,  Baron  von]     New 

Nov.  17  Windsor   [New   York].     To   [the   President  of] 

Congress     [Philadelphia].       Recommending     de 

Galvan.     Contemporary  cop}r.     2  pp.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  Dec.  3. 

94,  85 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

Nov-  18  Congress  [Philadelphia].     State  of  the  army;  an 

nual  draft;  clothing;  enlistments,  supplies,  etc. 
Draft.  13  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Han 
son  Harrison.  Referred  to  Mathews,  Schuyler, 
Sherman,  Gerry  and  Houston.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  15 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  V.     1890.    8,  110. 


380  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

^ov.  18  [George]   Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 
Answered  Nov.  2-1-.*  94,  56 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Approval  of  Commander 

^ov-  18  in    chief's    opinions.      Contemporary    copy,    at 

tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779, 
Nov.  18.  94,  58 

1779  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [President  Joseph  Reed, 

^ov-  18  Philadelphia].     Return  of  coats  by  the  council. 

Contemporary  cop}'.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Benjamin  Stoddert.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington.  1779,  Nov.  22.  94,  70 

1779  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].  Philadelphia.  To  [George] 

Washington  [West  Point].  Suspension  of  co 
operative  measures  with  D'Estaing;  depreciation 
of  currency;  De  Grasse  in  the  Chesapeake;  new 
arrangement  of  Quartermaster  and  Commissary 
departments;  inattention  of  Congress  to  business. 
A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  34,  362 

1779  Washington,    George.     West   Point.     To   the    Board    of 

^ov- 19  War  [Philadelphia].     Loans  and  blast  furnaces. 

Draft.    2pp.    In  handwriting  of  James  McHemy. 

A.  V,  pt.  I,  29 

1779  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

^ov- 19  [George]  Washington  [West  Point],     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 
Answered  Nov.  23.*  94,  59 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

^ov- 19  West  Point.     Clothing  for  Pennsylvania  troops; 

march   of    troops   to   the   southward;    clothing, 

transportation  etc.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

1  p.     Answered  Nov.  23.*  94,  65 

1779  Pennsylvania,  Council,   Resolve.     Returning   clothing   to 

^TOV-  19  the  Board  of  War.      Contemporary  copy.      In 

handwriting  of  Richard  Peters.     Transmitted  to 

Washington  with  Board  of  War  to  Washington. 

1779,  Nov.  22.  93,  67 

1779  Burgin,    Elizabeth.      Elizabethtown    [New    Jersey].      To 

^TOV-  19  [George  Washington,  West  Point],     Account  of 

her  escape  from  New  York.     A.   L.   S.     2  pp. 


WRITING  OF   RICHARD   KIDDER   MEADE. 


.3QA3M  fl 
Washing 


W<<M 

hil;i<:"iphiu  |. 
-pp.    In  han 


|V>nt 


Washington  \\\ '.-.      i'-'intj.     'I 
L.  S.  of  Sftiiiiiol  Hunting' 
•  I  Nov.  23." 

[*hiladelphia.J     Tu  Goovge  \V;»- 
•ut.     Clothing  for  IVrnM-luir 

troops    to    the    sou,  i!\v;i ;  i 
M'ion  <'tc.      A.  L.  S.  of  Hir-}i   r! 
-wi-red  Nov.  2J?.* 

«•!!,   Resolve.      lu'tninir*^   do* 
i   »f   War.      Cont"mpt/!ar; 

-  of  Richard  I'otors. 

t  -vith   Board  of  \\-,r  to  \\  nsl 


rn    [Now    rfi' 
•st  1'oin!]. 
ork.      A.    I,. 


i'- *.  *  »»•«-     St***  >"• 


'  0-r?^t- 


s£**~s  £c. 


ri.<  <**-r  *^-e  ,^- 


//.. 


*r  f£ac^  .^n.  ,   f^/  ^f.,^^.    ..  ^S  ZU.    tXKj-;.  ,.,1 /i    •£r'fi,*^-?*-        f-^il      (*•  -£t.  s^r-a~4n-*~£*  *~ 

/  £s 

fa* -»  ,^^^r  ^-^^^^^^^^  S%J  t&tsmL  ^~^<>-L^&!!^t   a^^    *,.**^t   *^J£~*± 


'^nir^srJL.     t!L.-ys4i.    ,^^«. 


^^-  />-*-- <   ^i^X- 


'"T~~^-&*~**- •**.-* «--»-v  ^>    __^C*-^^K.  «-<^i 


«.-«.  e»  »  «-        ^W'^    ^»i  ^  *  >^«r  ^  i^y^  »-^>  *   ^  **•*(•*  ne»-r  f^-r  -.  *{*^S  £>  *  S&rr^S  ( 


COREESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  381 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Dec.  25.  C.  C.  52,  8,  392 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

^ov-  20  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Troops  for  the  south 

ward;  northern  frontier  diversion;  Col.  Armand's 
enterprize.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Caleb  Gibbs.  Referred  to  committee  on  letter 
of  Nov.  18.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  31 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

^ov-  22  West  Point.     Return  of  clothing  by  the  Pennsyl 

vania  council.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
Answered  Dec.  6.*  93,  67 

1779  Morgan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of  Con 

gress  [Philadelphia].  Charges  against  Dr.  Wil 
liam  Shippen,  jr.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Nov. 
27.  94,  77 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

^ov-  -3  [Philadelphia].     Minor   military   matters;    com 

missions  and  filling  of  vacancies.  Draft.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,'  pt.  I,  35 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  Board  of  War 

Nov-  23  [Philadelphia].     Clothing    and    jealousy    of    the 

Pennsylvania  line.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt,  I,  39 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

Congress  [Philadelphia].  Military  situation; 
militia;  court  martial  witnesses;  army  in  winter 
quarters.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Caleb  Gibbs.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  1. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  43 

Printed  in  part:    Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.     1834, 
6,  408. 

1779  Continental    Congress,     Resolve.      Dr.    J[ohn]    Morgan's 

Nov.  24  letter.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1777,  Nov.  27.  94,  76 

1779  Washington,  George.     West  Point,     To  the  President  of 

Nov-  27  Congress,  Philadelphia.     Arrangement  of  troops 

in  winter  quarters.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress, 
Dec.  4.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  49 


382  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

Nov.  27  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  Dr.  J[ohn]  Morgan's  letter.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.  1  p.  Answered  Dec.  4.*  94,  74 

1779  Washington,    George.     Peekskill    [New    York].     To   the 

Nov.  29  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Virginia 

troops  ordered  to  the  southward;  land  and  sea 
routes.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  4. 
Referred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  51 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  125. 

177*  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Committee     to    confer 

Nov.  30  with  Commander  in  chief  on   Southern   Depart 

ment;  paper  submitted  by  French  Minister  and 
Don  Juan  Miralles;  militia.  Contemporary 
copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  Dec.  2.  94,  79 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Maj.  Gen.   [John]  Sulli- 

Nov.  30  van's  resignation.     Contemporary  copy,  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Nov.  30. 

94,  81 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  30  [near    Morristown,    New    Jersey].     Receipts   of 

tanners  for  hides.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Picker 
ing,  jr.  2  pp.  Answered  Dec.  6.*  94,  89 

• 
1779  Galvan,  -    — .     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

Nov.  30  gress   [Philadelphia].     Request  for  commission. 

Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board 
of  War  to  Washington,  1779,  Dec.  3.  94,  83 

[1779]  Hay,  Udny.     Substance  of  several  paragraphs  in  letter  to 

[Nov.?]  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene.     Great  need  of 

money.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Fitzgerald?  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Dec. 
13.  C.  C.  152,  8,  235 

1779'  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

DEC.  1  [Morristown].     Preparation  of  an  army  register; 

resignations.     A.    L.   S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert. 

2  pp.     Answered  Dec.  6.*  94,  94 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  2  Congress      [Philadelphia].       Horses      for     Col. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  383 

[George]  Baylor's  dragoons.     Draft.     3  pp.     In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Con 
gress,  Dec.  6.  A.    V,  pt.  I,  55 
1779              Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 
DEC.  2                         [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 
ting  resolve.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     1  p. 
Answered  Dec.  7.*  94,  82 
1779              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.  ]     To  [George]  Washington 
DEC.  3                         [Morristown].     Difficulties  in  granting  a  commis 
sion   to   Galvan.     A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Picker 
ing,  jr.     3  pp.     Answered  Dec.  12.*  94,  87 
1779               Champion,   Henry.      Colchester  [Connecticut].      To  Col. 
DEC-  3                         [Jeremiah]  Wadsworth  [West  Point].     Meat  sup 
ply  for  army.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     In 
handwriting   of   John    Clark,    jr.     Enclosed    in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779, 
Dec.  13.                                           C.  C.     152,  8,  231 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  4  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Arrest  of  Dr.  [William] 

Shippen  [jr.];  winter  quarters.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Dec.  7.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  59 

1779  Washington,   George.      Morristown.      To  [Medical  Com- 

DEC.  4  mittee  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Trial  of  Dr. 

[Isaac]  Foster.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
James  McHenry.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  65 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

DEC.  4  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 
Answered  Dec.  8.*  94,  96 

1779  Continental     Congress,    Resolve.     Movement   of   Virginia 

DEC.  4  troops.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1779,  Dec.  4.  94,  98 

1779  Washington,   George.     Morristown.     To    the    Board   of 

DEC.  6  War    [Philadelphia].     Poor    quality    of     shoes; 

resignations  and  promotions;    case  of   Lt.   Col. 

[Peter]    Adams;     clothing.     Draft.     3    pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  67 

1779  Continental      Congress,      Resolves.      Baylor's      dragoons 

DEC.  6  ordered  to  South  Carolina;  court-martial  of  ab 

sent  officers.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 


384  LIBEAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

Charles  Thomson.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1779,  Dec.  7.     94, 104 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

DEC.  6  Morristown.     Forwarding   commissions  for  the 

Virginia  Line.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert. 

1  p.     Answered  Dec.  14.*  94,  99 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  7  Congress     [Philadelphia].      Intentions     of     the 

enemy;    counterfeiting;    reenforcing  the   army. 

Draft.     4    pp.     In   handwriting    of    Alexander 

Hamilton.     Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  10. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  71 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  128. 

1779  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  7  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.    L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     1  p. 

94,  101 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Committee  to  confer  with  Commander 

DEC.  7  in   chief.      Morristown.      Report   [to   Congress, 

Philadelphia].  Virginia  troops  sent  to  the  south 
ward;  filling  state  quotas;  cooperative  measures 
with  France  and  Spain.  Contemporary  copy 
attested  by  James  McHenry.  4  pp. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  61 

Committee  appointed  Nov.  30  to  confer  with  Commander  in  chief 
on  state  of  Southern  Department  and  other  matters:  Schuyler  and 
Marchant. 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  8  Congress  [Philadelphia],     Right  of  challenges  in 

court   martial    cases;    Virginia    troops  ordered 

south.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

.Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Dec.   11. 

Referred  to  Livingston,  Mathews  and  Sherman. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  75 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.  1890.  8,  131, 
note. 

1779  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  George  Washington 

DEC.  8  [Morristown].  Transfer  of  Capts.  [James]  Lee 

and  [Andrew]  Porter's  companies  to  Proctor's 
Artillery  and  troubles  of  rank  that  will  be  caused 
thereby.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Answered  Dec.  12.*  94,  105 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  10  Congress,  Philadelphia].     March  of  the  Virginia 

troops  south;  expiration  of  enlistments;  bounties; 

scarcity  of  forage  and  flour.     Draft.     6  pp.     In 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  385 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Dec.  13.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  79 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  10  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  officer  to  succeed  Col.  [Theodorick] 
Bland.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 

94,  113 

1779  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.     Guards   for   Convention 

DEC.  10  troops    at    Charlottesville;     Col.     [Theodorick] 

Bland's  services  and  resignation.  Contemporary 
copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1TT9,  Dec.  10.  94,  111 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

DEC.  10  [Morristown].     Forwarding  commissions  for  the 

Maryland  Line.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert. 

1  p.     Answered  Dec.  14.*  94,  109 
1779               Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

DEC.  10  [Morristown].    March  of  Virginia  troops  to  South 

Carolina.     A.  L.   S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr. 

2  pp.     Answered  Dec.  14.*  94,  107 
1779               Ward,  Joseph.     Morristown.     To   [George]  Washington 

DEC.  10  [Morristown].     Subsistence   of    muster   officers. 

Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1779,  Dec.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  239 

1779  Anonymous.     New  York.     To  [George  Washington,  West 

DEC.  n  Point].     Embarkation  of  British  at  New  York. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1779,  Dec.  10. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  223 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.    To  the  Board  of  War 

DEC.  12  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  Gal  van;  inspectorships. 

Draft.      2    pp.      In    handwriting   of   Alexander 

Hamilton.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  85 

1779              Flint,  Royal.     Morristown  [New  Jersey],     To  [George] 
DEC.  12  Washington  [Morristown].     Col.  [Henry]  Cham 

pion's  difficulties;  lack  of  money.    Contemporary 
copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 
28632—06 25 


386  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1779,  Dec.  13.  C.  C.     152,  8,  237 
1779               Georgia,  Council,  Minutes.     Recommending  Col.  [Samuel] 
DEC.  12                        Elbert  for  a  brigadiership.     Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.    Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1780,  Feb.  12.  94,  188 
1779              Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 
DEC.  13                        Congress,  Philadelphia].    Supply  of  meat.    Draft. 
1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.     Read 
in   Congress,    Dec.    13.     Referred   to   Sherman, 
Ellery,  Livingston.                          A.     V,  pt.  1,  87 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC,  14  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Minor  military  matters. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 
James  McHenry.     Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  17. 

A.     V,  pt.  1,  89 

1779  Washington,  George,     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

DEC-  14  [Philadelphia].    Movement  of  troops  to  the  south 

ward  and  kindred  matters.      Draft.     3  pp.     In 
handwriting   of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Re 
ferred  to  Board  of  War.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  91 
1779              Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Credits  for  prices  of  sup- 
DEC-  14                       plies  furnished  by  the  States.     D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1780,  Jan.  25.  96,  20 
1779              Champion,   Henry.     Colchester  [Connecticut].      To     Col. 
DEC.  ]4                       [Jeremiah]     Wads  worth     [West     Point].     Ina 
bility  to  obtain  cattle;  lack  of  money.     Contem 
porary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of   Richard 
Kidder  Meade.     Enclosed  in  AVashington  to  the 
President   of  Congress,  1779,  Dec.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  265 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  15  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Necessity  of  immediate 

supply  of  flour.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read  in  Congress,  Dec. 

20.  Referred  to  Sherman,  Forbes  and  Livingston. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  95 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890.     8,  138. 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  17  Congress,  [Philadelphia].    Rev.  Mr.  de  la  Motte's 

qualifications  as  secret  agent  in  Canada.     Draft. 

2pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  387 

Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  21.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  97 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.      1890.      8,  141. 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Estimates  of  commissary 

DEC.  17  and  quartermaster  supplies;  purchases.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan.  25.  96,  20 
1779              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 
DEC.  17                        Morristown.    Powder  for  the  Board  of  Admiralty. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.    1  p.         94, 120 
1779              Phillips,  W[illiam].     New  York.     To  [Sir  Henry  Clinton, 
DEC.  20                        New  York].  Negotiations  for  exchange  of  prison 
ers.     Contemporary  copy.     4  pp.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  George  Bond.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Jan.  4. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  307 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]      To  [George]  Washington 

DEC.  21  [Morristown].       Clothing,    horses   etc.  for  Col. 

[Elisha]  Sheldon's  troop;  uneasiness  over  com 
missions;  aides  claim  to  command.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  4pp.  Answered  Jan.  15, 
1780.*  94,  122 

1779  Wayne,  Anthony.      Light  Infantry  Camp,  Second  River 

DEC.  21  [New  Jersey].     To  [George]  Washington   [Mor 

ristown].  Movement  of  British  fleet.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1779,  Dec.  23.  C.  C.  152,  8,  259 
1779  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  the  President  of 

DEC.  23  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Report  of  movement 

of  enenry  fleet.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  27. 
Referred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  99 

1779  Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To   [the   Board   of 

DEC.  23  War,  Philadelphia].     Horses  and  accoutrements 

for  Armand's  corps.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt  I,  101 

1779  Wayne,    Anthony.       Second    River   [New    Jersey].      To 

DEC.  23  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Sailing  of 

British  fleet  from  New  York.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1779,  Dec.  24.  C.  C.  152,  8,  267 


388  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Subsistence  allowance  to 

DEC.  23  field  commissaries  of  military  stores.     Contem 

porary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1779,  Dec.  24.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders, 
Dec.  31.  94,  126 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  24  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Intelligence    of    the 

enemy;  lack  of  supplies;  want  of  flour.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read 
in    Congress,   Dec.   27.     Referred   to   Board   of 
War.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  103 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

DEC.  24  [Philadelphia].     Col.  [John]  Mitchell  as  a  witness 

at  trial  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  105 

1779  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

DEC.  24  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Considera 

tion  of  his  letters;  transmission  of  resolves.  L. 
S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p.  94,  124 

1779  Continental  Congress,     Resolves.     Witnesses  at  court  rnar- 

DEC.  24  tials;  affidavits  as  evidence;  expenses  etc.     Con 

temporary  cop}r,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1779,  Dec.  24.  94,  125 

1779  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry].     New  York.     To  [Maj.  Gen.  Wil- 

DEC.  24  Ham  Phillips,  New  York].     Negotiation  for  an 

exchange    of    prisoners.       Contemporary    copy. 

2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 

of  Congress,  1780,  Jan.  4.  C.  C.     152,  8,  311 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  25  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  Elizabeth  Bur- 

gin.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  James 
McHenry.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  30.  Referred 
to  Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  107 

1779  Phillips,    W[illiam].      New    York.      To    Cols.    [Robert] 

DEC.  25  Magaw,  [George]  Mathews,  [John]  Ely  and  Lt. 

Col.  [Nathaniel]  Ramsay  [New  York].  Negotia 
tions  for  exchange  of  prisoners.  Contemporary 
copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1780,  flan.  4. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  313 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEOKGE    WASHINGTON  389 

1779  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

DEC.  26  [Morristown].     Col.  [Uriah]  Mitchell's  detention; 

need  of  his  services.    A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

2  pp.  94,  127 

1779  [Wayne,  Anthony.]     [Second   River,   New   Jersey.]     To 

DEC.  26  [George  Washington,  Morristown].      Sailing  of 

British  fleet  from  New  York.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1779,  Dec. 
27.  C.  C.  152,  8,  275 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

DEC-  27  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Sailing    of     enemy's 

fleet  from  New  York.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress, 
Dec.  30.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  109 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Regulation  of  post  office 

DEC.  27  and  discharge  of  express-riders.     Contemporary 

copy  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1779,  Dec.  29.  94,  130 

1779  Washington,    George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board   of 

DEC.  28  War  [Philadelphia].    Appointments  in  Armand's 

corps.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  111 

Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Postage  rates  and  free  let 
ters.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1779,  Dec.  29.  94,  131 

1779  Washington,  George.    Morristown.    To  the  Board  of  War 

DEC.  29  [Philadelphia].     Clothing  for  prisoners.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  113 

1779  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  29  [George]     Washington      [Morristown].     Trans 

mitting  resolves;  expectation  of  saving  of 
express  expenses.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunting- 
ton.  1  p.  Answered  Jan.  4,  1780.*  See  also 
letter  of  Jan.  5.  94,  129 

1779  Henry,  William.   [Lancaster,  Pennsylvania.]  To  [the  Board 

-  29  of  War,  Philadelphia].     Mismanagement  of  com 

missary  of  hides.  [Extract  of  letter.]  Contem 
porary  cop}^.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Stoddert.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1779,  Jan.  2.  94,  134 


390  LIBEAKY   OF    CONGRESS 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  30  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Sailing    of     enemy's 

troops  from  New  York.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress, 
Jan.  4,  1780.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  115 

1779  Washington,  George.     Morristown.      To    the    Board    of 

DEC.  31  Treasury  [Philadelphia].    Paymaster  in  the  High 

lands;  low  state  of  the  military  chest.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  117 

1779  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Plan  for  obtaining  supplies 

DEC.  31  [of  blankets];  order  to  Board  of  War.     A.  D.  S. 

of  George  Bond.  Ip.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  30.  96,  26 

1779  [Knox,  Henry.]     Return  of  four  Pennsylvania  companies 

DEC.  of  artillery.     Tabular  statement.     1  p.     In  hand 

writing  of  Samuel  Shaw.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1780,  Aug.  14.  95,  260 

1779  [Knox,  Henry.]     Return    of    4th  Continental    Artillery. 
DEC.  Tabular    statement.     1   p.     In    handwriting    of 

Samuel  Shaw.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1780,  Aug.  14.  95,  259 

1780  Board   of    War.      [Philadelphia.]      To    the  President  of 
JAN-  l  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Clothing   for   British 

prisoners  in  Philadelphia.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Stoddert. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780, 
Jan.  3.  94,  160 

1780  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To   [the   President 

JAN-  2  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Value  of  Duportail, 

la  Radiere,  Laumoy  and  de  Gouvion  to  the  serv 
ice.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  11.  Re 
ferred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  1,  119 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  148. 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

JAN-  3  Morristown.      Clothing    for    British    prisoners. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  Answered 
Jan.  11*  94,  156 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

JAN.  3  [Morristown].     [Richard]  Howell  and  secret  ex 

pedition  of  Capt.  Nathaniel  Bowman;  measures 
adopted.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  2  pp. 
Answered  Jan.  11*  94,  158 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  391 

1780  Flint,   Royal.      Morristown.      To    [George]    Washington 

JAN.  3  [Morristown].     Failure  of  meat  supplies;  want  of 

bread.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 

Jan.  5.  C.  C.     152,  8,  325 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  4  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  prisoners 

proposed  by  the   British.      Draft,      4  pp.      In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read 

in  Congress,  Jan.  13.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  121 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  152. 

1780  Craig,  I[saac],  P[atrick]  Duffy,  John  Webster  and  Mat- 

JAN-  4  thew  McGuire.  Morristown.  To  [Brig.]  Gen. 

[Henry]  Knox  [Morristown].  Protesting  against 
annexing  Pennsylvania  companies  to  Proctor's 
artillery.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Samuel  Shaw.  Addressed  by  Knox 
to  Prest.  Jos.  Reed.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1780,  Aug.  14.  95,  256 

1780  Irvine,  William.     Crane's  Mills  [New  Jersey].     To  [Gen. 

JAX-  4  George  Washington,  Morristown].      Failure  of 

supplies;  desertions.    Contemporary  copy.    2pp. 

Enclosed  in   Washington    to    the    President   of 

Congress,  1780,  Jan.  5.  C.  C.     152,  8,  329 

[1780]  Prisoners,  Exchange  of.  Propositions  advanced  as  result 

[JAN.  4?]  of  conference  of  Maj.  Gen.  William  Phillips, 

Cols.  Robert  Magaw,  George  Mathews,  John  Ely 
and  Lt.  Col.  Nathaniel  Ramsay.  Contemporary 
copy.  11  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Clark,  jr? 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Jan.  4.  C.  C.  152,  8,  291 

[1780]  Prisoners.  Statement  of  number  in  hands  of  enemy,  Con- 

[JAN.  4?]  vention  troops  and  balance  struck;  values  of  rank 

etc.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  George  Bond.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Jan.  4.  C.  C.  152,  8,  307 

1780  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  [President  of 

^AN-  5  Congress,  Philadelphia],  Discharge  of  express 

riders;  method  of  paying  troops^  great  want  of 
provisions.  L.  S.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Jan.  11.  C.  C.  152,  8,  321 

1780  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washington 

JAN-  [Morristown].  Mismanagement  of  commissary 


392  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

of   hides.     A.  L.  S.  of   Richard   Peters.     2  pp. 

Answered  Jan.  11.*  94,  132 

1780  Knox,  H[enry].     Morristown.     To  [George]  Washington. 

JAN.  7  Statement  of  ammunition  and  apparatus  necessary 

for  certain  specified  pieces  of  ordnance.     D.  S. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Shaw. 

A.     V,  pt,  I,  187 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Payment  of  officers  for 

JAN.  8  horses  killed  in  battle;  arrangement  of  Georgia 

regiments.      Contemporary    copy,    attested    by 

Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan  12. 

94,  142 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Dismissal  of    Maj.  Gen. 

JAN.  10  Charles  Lee.     Contemporary  cop}',  attested  by 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan.  14. 

94,  155 

1780  Safford,  Samuel.     Bennington   [Vermont].     To  President 

JAN.  10  of  Congress.     Memorial  for  permission  to  tem 

porarily  retire  from  the  service.  A.  D.  S.  1  p. 
Read  in  Congress  Feb.  3.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 
1780,  Feb.  7.  94,  178 

1780  Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board   of 

JAN.  11  War    [Philadelphia].      Col.    [John]    Mitchell  as 

witness  in  court  martial  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Bene 
dict]  Arnold;  clothing  for  British  prisoners. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  129 

1780  Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board    of 

JAN.  11  War  [Philadelphia].     Capt.  [Nathaniel]  Bowman's 

expedition.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  1,  131 

1780  Continental  Congress,   Committee  on   reduction   of  army. 

JAN.  11  Philadelphia.     To   [George]   Washington,    Mor 

ristown.  Matters  for  consideration.  A.  L.  S. 
of  E[lbridge]  Gerry,  signed  also  by  Robt.  R.  Liv 
ingston  and  Jno.  Mathews.  1  p.  Answered 
Jan.  23.*  94,  153 

[1780]  Continental  Congress.     Tentative  resolves  reducing  army 

[JAN.  11]  and  providing  for   deranged   officers.     Contem- 

cop}7.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Elbridge 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  393 

Gerry.  Submitted  for  consideration  in  Commit 
tee  on  reduction  of  army  to  Washington,  1780, 
Jan.  11.  94,  161 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Settlement    of    accounts 

JAN-  n  of  the  Convention  troops.     Contemporary  copy, 

.  attested  by  Charles  Thomson,  4  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Jan.  14.  94,  137 

1780  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JAN.  12  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  attention  to  his  letter.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p.  Answered  Jan. 
18.*  94,  149 

1780  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Abolition  of  Mustering 

JAN.  12  Department.      Contemporary  cop}T,  attested   by 

Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington  1780,  Jan.  14. 

94,  148 

1780  Continental     Congress,     Resolves.      March    of     Virginia 

JAX-  12  troops  south;    commission  to  Gal  van.     Contem 

porary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed   in   President   of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan.  12.     94,  150 
1780  Continental  Congress.     Order.     Letter  to  Connecticut,  New 

JAN-  12  York,  Pennsylvania  and  Delaware.     Contempo 

rary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  Jan.  12.  94,  152 
1780              Gerry,  E[lbridge].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 
JAN-  12                        ton    [Morristown].      Reenforcement    of    army; 
delay  of  Congress;  uneasiness  of  France.     A.  L. 
S.     2  pp.     Answered  Jan.  29.*  35,  64 

1780  Armstrong,  John.     Carlisle  [Pennsylvania].     To  [George} 

JAN-  12  Washington  [Morristown].     Public  finances.  A. 

L.  S.     2  pp.  35,  66 

1780  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Exchange  of  prisoners; 

JAN-  13  methods,  settlement  of  accounts  etc.      Contem 

porary  cop}7,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.    8  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  Jan.  14.  94,  138 
1780              Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 
JAN-  14                        [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 
ting  resolves;  exchange  of  prisoners.     L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.     2  pp.                          94,  134 


394  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Board  of  Treasury.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JAN.  14  ton  [Morristown].      Exchange  of   prisoners  and 

liquidation  of  accounts  of  Convention  troops. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1780,  Jan.  19. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  359 

1780  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.      Retention    of  expresses 

JAN.  14  in  public  service.     Contemporary  copy,  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan.  14. 

94,  144 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Retention    of   Duportail, 

JAN.  14  Laumoy  and  Gouvion  in  service  of  the  United 

States.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.      2  pp.      Enclosed    in    President   of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan.  14.     94,  145 
1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

JAN.  14  Morristown.     Col.  [Uriah]  Mitchell;   troops  or 

dered  to  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
2  pp.  94,  145 

1780  Board  of  Treasury.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

JAN.  14  ington  [Morristown].     Negotiations  for  exchange 

of  prisoners;  unsettled  accounts  of  the  Conven 
tion    troops.     A.    L.    S.    of   William   Churchill 
Houston.     4  pp.     Answered  Jan.  20.*       92,  124 
1780  Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board   of 

JAN.  15  War  [Philadelphia].    Clothing  and  horses  for  the 

dragoons;  rank  of  aides  and  other  officers. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  133 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890,  8,  166. 

1780  Anonymous.     Extract  of  letter  from  London  to  a  British 

JAN.  15  officer  in  Georgia.     British  plan  for  carrying  on 

the  war.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 

Apr.  20.  94,  311 

1780  Duportail  [Louis  Le  Begue].  Morristown.  To  [George] 

JAN.  16  Washington  [Morristown].  Commission  for 

Capt.  [Daniel]  Nevin;  commissions  for  Sappers 
and  Miners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Jan. 
26.  C.  C.  152,  8,  337 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  395 

1780  Stirling,  [William  Alexander,  Lord].     Elizabethtown  [New 

JAN.  16  Jersey].     To  [George  Washington,  Morristown]. 

Report  of  his  expedition  against  Staten  Island. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Jan.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  347 

1780  Georgia,  General  Assembly.     Committee  report  on  conduct 

JAN-  17  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Robert]  Howe  in  Dec.  1778.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  George 
Bond.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1781,  Sep.  7.  97,  155 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     To  [the  President 

JAN.  18  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Baron  Steuben  and 

condition  of  army;  the  Virginia  line  arrange 
ment.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  24. 
Referred  to  Board  of  War  to  confer  with  Steuben 
and  report  to  Congress.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  139 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

JAN-  18  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Lord  Stirling's  expe 

dition;    intelligence  of   the  enemy.     Draft.     In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Con 
gress,  Jan.  20.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  137 
1780              Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 
JAN-  18                        of    Congress,    Philadelphia].     Respecting    Lord 
Stirling's  letter.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 
of  James  McHenry.     Read  in  Congress.  Jan.  22. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  141 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

JAN-  18  gress,  Philadelphia].    Col.  Armand  [-Tutin,  Mar 

quis  de  la  Rouerie]'s]  claim  to  promotion;  his  serv 
ices.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan. 
21.  94,  164 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN-  19  Congress.  Philadelphia].     Accounts  of  the  Con 

vention  troops;  exchanges.  Draft.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Jan.  25.  Referred  to  Sherman, 
Forbes  and  Mathews.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  143 

1780  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To    Cols.    [Robert] 

JAN.  19  Magaw,  [George]  Mathews  [John]  Ely  and  [Na- 


396  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

thaniel]  Ramsay  [Morristown].  Exchange  of 
prisoners  and  settlement  of  accounts.  Contem 
porary  cop}7.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1780,  Jan.  23?  C.  C.  152,  8,  317 

1780  Washington,   George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board   of 

JAX-  20  Treasury  [Philadelphia].     Settlement  of  accounts 

of  the  Convention  troops.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  1,  149 

1780  Washington,  George.    Morristown.    To  Dr.  [John]  With- 

JAN.  20  erspoon  [Philadelphia?].    Energy  [of  New  Jersey] 

in  furnishing  supplies  to  the  army.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  147 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  172,  note. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Commission  to  investigate 

JAX-  20  staff  department;  powrers  and  duties.     D.,  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan.  25.  96,  24 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     [Philip  John]  Schuyler, 

JAN.  21  [Timoth}7]  Pickering,  [jr]  and  [Thomas]   Mifflin 

appointed  commissioners  to  investigate  staff  de 
partments  of  the  army.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 
son.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1780,  Jan.  25.  96,  24 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JAN.  21  [George]   Washington   [Morristown].     Col.   Ar- 

mand  [-Tufin,   Marquis  de  la  Rouerie]'s]   claim 

to  promotion.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     1  p. 

Answered  Jan.  27.*  94,  163 

1780  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.      Col.    Armand    [-TufinJ's 

JAN.  21  application.      Contemporary   copy,    attested   by 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Jan.  21. 

94,  162 

1780  Knox,    Henry.     Morristown.     To   Prest.    [Joseph]   Reed 

JAN.  22  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting    artillery    returns 

and  sentiments  of  officers  on  proposed  incorpora 
tion.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1780,  Aug.  14.  95,  258 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     To  [Committee  on 

JAX-  23  reduction   of    army,]   Philadelphia.     Expiration 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  397 

of  enlistments;  consolidation  of  regiments;  offi 
cers;  filling  the  battalions,  etc.  Draft.  7  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  153 

Committee:  Gerry,  R.  R.  Livingston  and  Mathews. 
Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  174. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.   To  [George 

JAN- 25  Washington,  Morristown].    Extravagance  in  staff 

departments;  investigating  commission.    L.  S.  of 

Samuel  Huntington.      1  p.     Answered  Feb.  8.* 

96,  22 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

JAN-  26  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Commission  for  Capt. 

[Daniel]  Nevin;  officers  of  the  Sappers  and 
Miners.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  31. 
Referred  to  the  Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  1, 161 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

JAN.  26  Congress     [Philadelphia].       Col.      [Theodorick] 

Eland's  expense  account.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Jan.  31.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  165 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Negotiation  for  exchange 

JAN.  26  of   prisoners;    liquidation   of    British   accounts. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1780,  Jan.  27.  94,  171 

1780  Arnold,  Benedict.     Court-martial  of.     Extract  of  proceed- 

JAN-  26  ings.     Opinion  of  court  on  the  various  charges. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In   handwriting  of 

Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     Enclosed   in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  14. 

94,  193 

1780  [Hazen,  Moses.]    [Crane's  Mills,  New  Jersey.]    To  [George 

JAN.  26  Washington,    Morristown].      British    attack   on 

Elizabethtown.  [Extract  of  letter.]  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Jan.  27.  C.  C.  152,  8,  383 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  27  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Col.  Armand's  claim  to 


398  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

promotion.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  31. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  173 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

JAN.  27  Congress    [Philadelphia],     Enemy's   surprise  at 

Elizabethtown  [New  Jersey];  exertions  of  county 
magistrates  to  supply  army  with  provisions. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  31. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  171 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  183, 
note. 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

[George]  Washington  [Morristown].  Exchange 
of  prisoners;  pa}^ment  of  debt  by  British.  L.  S. 
of  Samuel  Hunting-ton.  3  pp.  94,  169 

1780  [Heath,  William.]     [West  Point.]     To  [George  Washing- 

JAN.  27  ton,  Morristown].     Fire  at  West  Point;  return 

of  stores  destroyed.  [Extract  of  letter.]  2pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Feb.  14.  C.  C.  152,  8,  409 

1780  [Washington,  George.]    To  Elbridge  Gerry  [Philadelphia]. 

JAN.  29  Reenforcing  army;  provisions.    Draft.    3pp.    In 

handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

P.    II,  17 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  182. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

JAN-  3°  Congress  Philadelphia].     Transmitting  proceed 

ings  of  court  martial  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Benedict] 
Arnold  and  copy  of  letter  from  the  Quartermaster 
General.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  177 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Appreciation  of  efforts  of 

JAN-  31  the  State  of  New  Jersey  in  supplying  the  Army. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1780,  Feb.  1.  94,  174 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Gratitude  to  France;  CO- 

JAN.  31  operative  measures;    supplies;    naval  campaign; 

British  machinations.  Contemporary  copy,  at 
tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  95,  15 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  399 

[1780]  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     Statement  of  times 

[JAN.]  of   expiration   of  various  troops.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  151 

[1780]  Campbell,  Archibald.     To  the  Council  of  Massachusetts 

[JAN.?]  [Boston].     Description  of  country  around  Penob- 

scot;  topography,  number  of  inhabitants  etc. 
Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1780,  Apr.  9.  94,  336 

1780  Greene,  Nathanael.     Morristown.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JAN.  ton  [Morristown].    Lack  of  money,  facilities,  etc. , 

for  obtaining  supplies;  the  situation.  Contem 
porary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard 
Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1780,  Jan.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  389 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  l  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 
Answered  Feb.  8.*  94,  172 

1780  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington 

FEB.  l  Morristown].      Wine;    winter  visit  to  Philadel 

phia.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  35,  242 

1780  [Heath,  William.]     [Highlands,  New  York.]     To  [George 

FEB.  2  Washington,  Morristown.]     Second  fire  at  West 

Point.  [Extract  of  letter.]  2pp.  In  handwriting 
of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Feb.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  413 

1780  Stoddard,  Orring.     Young's  Farm  [Westchester  County? 

FEB.  3  New  York].     Surprise  of  his  detachment  by  Brit 

ish.  [Extract  of  letter.]  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1780,  Feb.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  415 

1780  Washington,   George.     Morristown.     To   Robert   Morris 

FEB-  4  [Philadelphia].     Shipment  of  wine;  invitation  to 

visit  Philadelphia.     Auto,  draft  signed.     3  pp. 

P.     11,  29 

1780  [Heath,  William.]    [Highlands.]    To  [George  Washington, 

FEB.  4  Morristown].      The  surprise  at  Young's  Farm. 

[Extract  of  letter.]     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 


400  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

John  Fitzgerald?  Enclosed  in  Washing-ton  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Feb.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  417 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Col.  Armand  [-TufinJ's 

service  in  France.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Feb.  10.  C.  C.  152,  8,  395 

1780  Armand,  [-Tufln,  Charles,  Marquis  de  la  Rouerie].     [Mor- 

FEB.  5  ristown.]     To    [George]     Washington     [Morris- 

town]  Length  of  service  in  the  French  arm}-. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1780,  Feb.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  397 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     To  [the  President 

FEB.  6  of   Congress,  Philadelphia]      Transmitting   Col. 

Armand's  statement  of  his  length  of  service  in 

French  army.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Alexander  Hamilton.     Read  in  Congress,  Feb.  2. 

A.   '  V,  pt.  I,  179 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

FEB.  6  [Philadelphia],     Incorporation  of  Pulaski's  with 

Armand's  corps;  promotion  of  the  latter.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  181 

1780  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  7  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].    Intelligence 

from  the  south.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 

1  p.     Answered  Feb.  14.*  94,  175 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

FEB.  7  Morristown.    Transmitting  a  memorial.    A.  L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Stoddert.    1  p.    Answered  Feb.  18.* 

94,  177 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

FEB.  8  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Exchange  of  prisoners. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Feb.  12. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  183 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

FEB-  8  [Philadelphia].     Artillery  and  ordnance  stores  for 

a  western  expedition.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A,  V,  pt.  I,  185 


'    «•**«.        ••• 


WRITING  OF  JOHN   LAURENS. 


ixgerahl:       !',U(  K>sea    Ki     \ )  ;t^t'ii  ii'j't"! 
i    Pi  -M'teni  ••'  <  'oTijjross,  17M>,  FoK   !i. 

C   C.      152,  S, 
Morristown.     T'>  i(l;«-  !''•«•-:. !••]. 


Arnvftn.i     -Tutiii.  (.'h.trles,  Marquis  cU;  ia 

i'o    [Gooiv't'j     \\n- 

.••ng'th  of  S(M-\  ico   in    t 

A.  I..  S.      1  ]>.     Enclo-nd  in 

-idci):  of  Congress,  17^-.  !.  !• 

•  f   <''on<rross,    Philadelphia] 
\ruuind's  statement  of  lii-^  le 
}•  roiich  unuy.      Draft.      1  j  = 
Alexander  Hamilton.      K«-H  :  ii! 

W  •  (icome.      Morrlstinvn.     '!"«> 


Armand'scorps;  promotion  of  il.c.  la([«'r.     Pr.itit. 

!  p.     Jn  handwriting  -  '  Tench  Til  ^h  man. 

A.      V.ri 
tfiit*!    Congress,     Pre>i<!<-!il.         Philadelphia. 

;(it!orn-oj  Washington  [Morristownj.    liitclliovncr 

from  the  south.     L.   S.  of  Samuel   Hunting!  on. 

i  p.     Answered  Fel>.  11.*  &4,  17.'- 

o*  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Oeorge]  Wusliing'ton, 

Viorristown.    Transmitting  a  memorial.    A.  L.  - 

.•:   Benjamin  Stoddert.     1  p.    Ans%vered  Feb.  18. 

Washington.  <  ri>orge.  Morristovv'n.  To  the  Prfisid<M:t  :•!' 
(%uit/n-.ss  [Philadelphia].  Ex<-hang-e  <  ^'  pri.-on<  r>. 
l>'-a?'.  -pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  llan><'!i 
Ilu'-r  -'M-M.  Read  in  Congress,  Fet».  L:.'. 

A.     V,  |>r.  I,  ih:-5 

Washington,  (ir.M-         Morristo\\n.     Tot  lie  Jioard  of  Wur 

a  western   < 

writing  of  Tem.'h  Tilghman.        A.     V,  pt.  L  l^ 


OF  THE 

UNIVERSITY    •) 

OF 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF    GEOKGE    WASHINGTON  401 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Furnishing  State  quotas 

FEB.  9  of  troops;  proportions,  etc.    Contemporary  cop}', 

attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Feb.  10.  94,  182 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Reimbursement  of  states 

FEB.  9  for  expense  of  more  than  their  quota  of  troops. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1780,  Feb.  10.  94,  183 

1780  Massachusetts,  Council.     Boston.     Extract  from  Instruc- 

FEB-  9  tions  to  the  delegates  in  Congress  relative  to  pro 

posed  Penobscot  expedition.  Contemporary  cop}7, 
attested  by  Charles  Tomson.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  George  Bond.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Apr.  9. 

94,  334 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

FEB.  10  [Philadelphia].     Arrangement  of  the  regiment  of 

Artificers;  recruiting.     3pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  189 

[1780]  Washington,  George.      [Morristown.]     Names,  rank  and 

[FEB.  10]  pretensions  of  officers  of  the  regiment  of  Artifi 

cers.  Tabular  statement.  2pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  Board  of  War  1780,  Feb.  10. 

A.     V,  pt.  1, 194 

[1780]  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     Names  and  rank  of 

[FEB.  10]  officers  recommended  for  retention  in  Artificer 

regiment,  promotions  etc.  Tabular  statement. 
2  pp.  la  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  Board  of  War  1780, 
Feb.  10.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  198 

[1780]  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     A  plan  for  enlist- 

[FEH.  10]  ing  a  corps  of  Artificers  to  consist  of  ten  compa 

nies.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Board 
of  War  1780,  Feb.  10.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  201 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  10  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Supplying 

deficiencies  of  State  quotas  of  troops.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  3pp.  Answered  Feb.  17.* 

94,  180 
28632— OG 26 


402  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1780  [Heath,  William.]     [Highlands.]   To  [George  Washington, 

FEB.  10  Morristown].    Account  of  the  surprise  at  Young's 

Farm.  [Extract  of  letter.]  3pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Feb.  14. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  419 

1780  Continental    Congress,     Resolves        Georgia's    exertions; 

FEB-  n  quota   of   troops;    arrangement;    Col.    [Samuel] 

Elbert's  case.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 
Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Feb.  12. 

94,  186 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

FEB-  12  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Exchange 

of  Col.  [Samuel]  Elbert.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunt- 

ington.     1  p.     Answered  Feb.  23.*  94,  183 

1780  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Confirmation    of    court- 

FEB-  12  martial  sentence  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold. 

A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Mar. 

14.  94,  189 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  14  Congress  Philadelphia].     Fires   at  West  Point; 

moves  of  enemy.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress, 

Feb.  19.     Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  203 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

FEB  15  [Philadelphia].     Completing  the  States  quotas  of 

troops.     Draft.     2pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert 

Hanson  Harrison.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  205 

1780  Greene,  Ebenezer.     To  Congress.     Memorial  praying  for 

FEB.  15    •  relief  from  obligations  of  parole.     D.   S.     1  p. 

Endorsed   on   back    in    handwriting  of   Richard 

Peters  and  crossed  out,  is  report  of  the  Board  of 

War  on  this  memorial.     Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Feb.  21.      94,  202 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

FEB.  15  [Morristown].     Combining   certain   troops   with 

Armand's  corps.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert. 

3pp.     Answered  Feb  18.*  94,197 

1780  Board  of  Admiralty.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

FEB.  15  ington     [Morristown].     Complaints    of     British 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  403 

treatment  of  marine  prisoners.  L.  S.  of  Francis 
Lewis.  1  p.  Answered  Feb.  19.*  Miscel. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

FEB.  17  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Returns  of  troops  and 

filling  the  States'  quotas.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Referred 
to  Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  209 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  North  Caro- 

FEB.  17  lina  delegates  in  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Cloth 

ing  for  North  Carolina  troops.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  207 

[1780]  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     To  [the  Board  of 

[FEB.  18]  War,    Philadelphia].      Reduction    of    Armand's 

corps  and  minor  matters.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  211 

1780  [Board  of  War.]     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Otis  &  Henley,  Bos- 

FEB.  18.  ton].     Clothing  for  dragoons.     [Extract  of  let 

ter.]  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Benjamin  Stoddert.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  17.  94,  242 

1780  Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To  the  Board  of 

FEB.  19-  Admiralty  [Philadelphia].     Marine  prisoners  of 

war.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  213 

1780  Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     Memorial  of  Capt.  Eben- 

FEB.  19.  ezer  Greene  and  hostages  of  the  Cedars.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  George  Bond.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  Feb.  21.  94,  201 
1780               Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 
FEB.  21.                       [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 
ting  resolves;  hostages  of  the  Cedars.     L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.     1   p.     Answered  Mar.  6.* 

94,  199 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

FEB.  21.  Morristown.     Bounty  for  reenlistments  in  Eland's 

troop;  command  of  Eastern  Department;  retalia 
tion  for  treatment  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Charles]  Lee. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  Answered 
Mar.  3.  94,  203 


404  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  22.  [George]    Washington   [MorristownJ.      Fleet   at 

Havana;  report  of  British  fleet  off  the  Georgia 

Coast.      L.    8.    of   Samuel   Huntington.      2  pp. 

Answered  Mar  6.*  94,  207 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington, 

FEB.  22.  Morristown].      Returns  of    the  various  cavalry 

troops;  state  quotas,  embarrassments,  delays,  etc. 

L.  8.  of  Richard  Peters.     4:  pp.    In  handwriting 

of  Benjamin  Stoddert.     Answered  Feb.  27.* 

94,  205 

1780  [Lincoln,  Benjamin.]     [Charleston,   South  Carolina].     To 

FEB.  22.  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Move 

ment  of  British  at  Stono  Ferry.  [Extract  of 
letter.]  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Mar.  19.  94,  245 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

FEB.  23.  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Transmitting    news 

papers.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  215 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

FEB.  23.  Congress    [Philadelphia].        Transmitting     New 

York  papers  and  acknowledging  receipt  of  docu 
ments.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  C.  C.  152,  8,  423 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To   [the    Board    of 

FEB-  23  WTar,    Philadelphia].     Swords    for  non-commis 

sioned  officers;  scarcity  of  drums,  etc.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  217 

1780  Lovell,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washington 

FEB.  23  [Morristown].    News  from  Europe;  supplies  from 

France;  England  and  Holland.     A.  L.  S.    3pp. 

36,  2 

1780  Biddle,  Clement.     Morristown.     To  [Maj.  Gen.  Nathanael 

FEB.  25  Greene,  Morristown].    Failure  in  forage  and  grain 

supplies  and  cause.  Contemporary  copy.  4pp. 
In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Mar.  6.  C.  C.  152,  8,  431 

1780  Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     State  quotas  of  supplies; 

FEB.  25  ruling  prices,  general  arrangements,  etc.     Con- 


405 

temporary  copy.  Attested  b}T  Charles  Thom 
son.  5  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  178<\  Feb.  20.  94,  213 

1780  [Elaine,    Ephraim.]     Boston.      To   [George]    Washington 

FEB.  25  [Morristown].     Purchase  of  supplies  in  Connecti 

cut;  beef,  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  James  McHenry.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Mar.  17.  C.  C.  152,  8,  443 

[1780]  [Laurens,     Henry.]     [Charleston,    South    Carolina.]     To 

[FEB.  25]  —  ?     Station    and    force    of    enemy;   naval 

strength  before  Charleston;  arrangement  and 
force  of  American  troops.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  Note  b}T  Samuel  Huntington:  "The  Ex 
press  who  brings  this  says  it  is  an  Extract  Taken 
from  the  late  President  Laurens  in  Charles  Town 
which  he  saw  copied  off."  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  19. 

94,  246 

1780  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To    [the   Board    of 

FEB.  26  War,    Philadelphia].     Powers   of  the   Board   of 

War  as  respects  courts-martial.  Draft.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  219 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  203. 

1780  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To  [the    Board   of 

FEB.  27  War,   Philadelphia].     State  quota;    exchange  of 

prisoners.  Draft.  Ip.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  223 

1780  Board    of    War.     [Philadelphia.]     Standards,    drums   and 

FEB-  28  tifes,    hangers,  belts,  etc.,  for  troops,    state   of 

supplies.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  2  pp. 
Answered  Mar.  f>.*  94,  209 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  29  [George]     Washington     [Morristown].      [Brig.] 

Gen.  [William]  Irvine's  claim  to  rank;  resolves 
transmitted;  exertions  of  states  to  furnish  sup 
plies.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp. 
Answered  Mar.  6*  and  8.*  94,  211 

1780  Continental    Congress.     Resolve.     Brig.     Gen.    [William] 

FEB.  29  Irvine's  claim  to  rank.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1780,  Feb.  29.  Miscel 


406  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Fleury,  [Francois]  L[ouis   Teisseydre,  Marquis  de].     Ver- 

MAR.  1  sallies.     To  the  President  of  Congress,  Philadel 

phia.     Application  for  extension  of  leave.     A.  L. 
S.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1780,  May  17.     C.  C.     152,  8,  565 
1780  New  York,  Senate,  Resolves.     Raising  of   troops  for  de- 

MAR.  2  fence  of  the  frontier.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  Apr.  6.  94,  279 
1780              Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 
MAR.  3                        [Philadelphia].     Complaints  of  subalterns  of  the 
Massachusetts  line.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.                A.     V,  pt.  I,  225 
1780              Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To    James    Lovell 
MAR.  4                         [Philadelphia].     Supplies  from  France;  the  King 
of  England's   speech.      Draft.      2  p.     In   hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.        A.     V,  pt.  I,  227 
1780              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington] 
MAR.  4                        Morristown.     Supplies  for  Fort  Pitt;  prospective 
operations  on  the  Western  frontier.     A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.     2pp.    Answered  Mar.  14.* 

94,  217 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR-  6  Congress,  Philadelphia].     British  fleet;  exchange 

of  the  hostages  of  the  Cedars;  Quartermaster 
General's  department;  ]Brig.]  Gen.  [William] 
Irvine's  rank;  specific  supplies  from  the  states. 
L.  S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder 
Meade.  Read  in  Congress  Mar.  16.  Referred  to 
Board  of  Treasury.  C.  C.  152,  8, 427 

The  draft,  A.    V,  pt.  I,  229,  is  dated  Mar.  7. 

Printed  in  part :  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  213. 

1780  Washington,   George.     Morristown.      To   [the   Board   of 

MAR.  6  War,    Philadelphia].       Supplies    from    France; 

swords  for  non-commissioned  officers.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  1, 223 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Virginia,  North  and  South 

MAR.  6  Carolina  troops.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1780,  Mar.  9.  94,  222 
1780              Greene,  Nathanael.     Morristowu.     To  [George]  Washing- 
.  6                        ton.     [Morristown.]     State  of  affairs  in  Quarter 
master  General's   Department.      Contemporary 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  407 

copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1780,  Mar.  17. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  447 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

MAR.  8  [Philadelphia].     Accoutrements  for  the  dragoons; 

clothing,  etc.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  235 

1780  Continental    Congress,     Resolves.     Militia     of     Virginia, 

MAR.  8  North  and  South  Carolina;  reenforcernents  for 

Southern  army.  Contemporary  copy,  attested 
by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  9. 

94,  221 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

MAR.  9  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  discretionary  power  to  make  de 
tachments.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp. 
Answered  Mar.  20.*  94,  219 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Arrears  due  soldiers  for 

MAR.  10  clothing.     Contemporary     copy,      attested     by 

Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  11. 

94,  192 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington] 

MAR.  10  Morristown.     Convening  of  a  general  court  mar 

tial  at  Philadelphia.     Capt.  [Theophilus]  Parke's 
case.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp.     An 
swered  Mar.  25.*  94,  226 
1780              Continental  Congress.     Proclamation    appointing  Apr.  26 
MAR<  11                       a  day  of  fasting  and  prayer.     D.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington,  countersigned  by  Charles  Thomson. 
2   pp.     Enclosed   in   President   of   Congress   to 
Washington,  1780,  Mar.  14.  94,  229 
1780              Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Officers'  servants.     Con- 
MAR  n                       temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1780,  Mar.  11.  94,  190 
1780              Maryland,  Council.     Annapolis.     To  the  Board  of  War 
MAR.  11                       [Philadelphia].     Furnishing   supplies.     Contem 
porary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  20.  94,  250 
1780              Pennsylvania,  Council.     Philadelphia.     To  the   Board   of 
MAR-  n                       War  [Philadelphia],     Inability  of  Pennsylvania 


408  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

to  furnish  supplies.  Contemporar}^  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780, 
Mar.  20.  94,  252 

1780  Tilghman,  T[ench].     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

MAR.  12  [Philadelphia].     Col.  [Oliver]  Spencer's  regiment. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  239 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  12  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  confirmation  of  court-martial  sen 
tence  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold.     Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.     14,  316 
1780              Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     To  [George]  Washington  [Mor- 
MAR.  13                      ristown].     Plan  for  rearranging  the  finances;  in 
delicacy  of  Congress  in  a  personal  matter;  rumor 
from  Charleston.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  36,  149£ 
1780              Washington,  George.    Morristown.    To  the  Board  of  War 
MAR.  14                       [Philadelphia].     Supplies  for  Fort  Pitt.     Draft. 
1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison 
and  Tench  Tilghman.                    A.     V,  pt.  I,  241 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  14  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 
Answered  Mar.  23.*  94,  228 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  14  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.    L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.    1  p. 

94,  232 

1780  Washington,    George.      Morristown.      To   the    Board   of 

MAR.  15  Admiralty  [Philadelphia].      The  proposed  naval 

expedition  and  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold's 
desire  to  command.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  243 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.     L834.    6,  484. 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  15  [Morristown].    Transmitting  arrangement  of  the 

Massachusetts  subalterns.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 

Stoddert.     1  p.     Answered  Mar.  25.*         94,  234 

1780  Hollingsworth,    H[enry].     Head   of    Elk    [Pennsylvania]. 

MAR.  16  To  the  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].     Report  on 

gathering  supplies.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, '1780, 

Mar.  20.  94,  251 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  409 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  17  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Great  scarcity  of  meal 

and   grain.     L.    S.     3    pp.      In    handwriting   of 

Robert   Hanson   Harrison.     Read   in   Congress, 

Mar.  21.     Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  435 

Draft,  A.  V,  pt.  I,  245,  is  dated  Mar.  19. 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  17  [Morristown].    Supplies  for  the  cavalry,  clothing, 

accoutrements,  etc.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
3  pp.  Answered  Mar.  25.*  94,  240 

1780  Gamble,  James.     Morristown.     Account  of  stores  at  maga- 

MAR.  17  zme  at  Morristown.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1780,  Mar.  17.  C.  C.  152,  8,  441 

1780  Grain.     Estimate  of  amounts  purchased  by  Azariah  Dun- 

MAR.  17  ham.     Tabular  statement.     Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Mar.  17.  C.  C.     152,  8,  439 
[1780]            Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     State   quotas  of  money; 
[MAR.  is]                    emission  of  new  continental   bills,  remission  of 
old,    interest,     etc.      Contemporary    copy,     en 
dorsed  with  memo,  of  War  Office:  " This  Resolve 
passed  in  Congress  last  Saturday.''    5  pp.    Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  94,  236 
1780              Brodhead,  Daniel.     Fort  Pitt.     To  Richard  Peters,  Phila- 
MAR.  18                       delphia.     Indian  forays  on  the  Western  frontier; 
supplies;  tents;  forage;  money  for  Quartermas 
ter.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780,  Apr.  17. 

94,  301 

1780  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

MAR.  19  [George]   Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  intelligence  from  Charleston  [South  Caro 
lina].  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 

94,  243 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  20  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Directions  of  Congress 

respecting  case  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Benedict]  Arnold. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.     Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  25. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  249 


410  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To    the    Board    of 

MAR-  20  War  [Philadelphia].     Arrangement  of  subalterns 

of  the  8th  Massachusetts  regiment.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  251 

1780  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Washington, 

MAR.  20  Morristown.     Lack  of  supplies;  prospects  of  ob 

taining  them.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert. 
2  pp.  Answered  Mar.  25.*  94,  248 

1780  Continental  Congress,   Resolve.      Suspension   of   appoint- 

MAR-  21  ments  of  officers  in  State  lines.     Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1780,  Mar.  23.  94,  258 

1780  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.      Settlement    of    clothing 

MAR-  22  accounts  for  1777.    Contemporary  copy,  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  23. 
Published  to  Army  in  General  Orders,  Apr.  11. 

94,  255 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  23  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intelligence  of  enemy; 

scarcity  of  provisions.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  Mar.  29.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  253 

1780  Continental    Congress,       President.        Philadelphia.       To 

MAR-  23  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting   resolves.      L.    S.    of   Samuel    Huntington. 

1  p.     Answered  Mar.  28.*  94,  256 
1780              Board  of  Admiralty.     Philadelphia.     To   [George  Wash- 

MAR.  23  ington,  Morristown].     Lack  of  men  for  Maj.  Gen. 

[Benedict]  Arnold's  proposed  naval  expedition. 

Recent  copy.     1  p.  36,  244 

1780  Lincoln,  Benjamin.     Charleston  [South  Carolina].     To  [the 

MAR.  24  President   of    Congress,  Philadelphia].     British 

naval   movements;   reenforcements;    advance  of 

enemy.    [Extract  of  letter.]    Contemporary  copy. 

2  pp.     Enclosed   in   President  of   Congress   to 
Washington,  1780,  Apr.  22.  94,  259 

1780  Washington,   George.      Morristown.      To   the    Board   of 

MAR-  25  War    [Philadelphia].      General    courts    martial; 

saddles  for  dragoons;  horses  kept  at  public  ex- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  411 

pense;  provision  supplies.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  255 

[1780]  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     Remarks  on  defici- 

[MAR.  2.5?]  ency  of  supplies  of  flour  and  forage  due  from  the 

different  states.     Draft,     3  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.     Enclosed  in :  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress  1780,  Mar.  26. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  261 

[1780]  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     Estimate  of  forage 

[MAR.  25?]  necessary  for  19,190  horses.     Draft.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Tench   Tilghman.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1780, 

Mar.  26.  A.     V,  pt.  I,  259 

1780  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  [the  President  of 

MAR-  26  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Failure  of  states  to 

supply  their  quotas  of  provision  and  forage;  for 
age  from  Massachusetts;  salt  and  salt  provisions; 
estimates  of  quantities  needed;  pasturage  for 
horses  of  army.  Draft.  8  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Mar.  29.  Referred  to  Sherman,  Burke  and 
Searle.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  265 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  224. 

1780  Washington,     George.       Morristown.      To     [Maj.     Gen. 

MAR-  26  Nathanael   Greene,    Philadelphia].     Detachment 

for  the  South;  facilities  for  moving  the  army. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Apr.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  499 
1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  27  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Suggesting    sending 

Duportail  to  the  southward.     Draft.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read  in 

Congress,  Mar.  29.  A.     V.  pt.  I,  273 

1780  Continental   Congress,    Commissioners   for   arranging   the 

MAR.  27  Staff   Departments.      Report:    Establishment  of 

magazines;  duties  of  store-keepers,  superintend 
ents,  etc.;  provisioning  detachments;  rations; 
supplies;  quartermasters  department;  wagon  and 
forage  masters;  pay  and  accounts;  wagons  al 
lowed  officers;  forage  allowance;  requisition  for 
wagons;  procuring  supplies;  Commissary  Gen- 


412  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

eral  of  Military  Stores;  money  etc.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  38  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

36,  135  and  282 

Commissioners:  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.,  and  Thos.  Mifflin.  A  Com 
mittee:  Sherman,  Jones  and  Schuyler,  was  chosen  Mar.  10  to  confer 
with  them  and  approve  the  above  report. 

See:  Journals  of  Congress,  resolves  of  Jan.  20,  21,  22  and  Mar.  10. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  28  Congress,      Philadelphia].       Indian     attack     on 

Skenesborough  [New  York];  encounter  of  British 
and  Spanish  fleets  off  Gibraltar;  question  of  State 
and  Continental  bounties  for  reenlistments. 
Draft.  4:  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison  and  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Apr.  3.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  275 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.  1890.  8,  223, 
note. 

1780  Schott,  John  Paul.     Wyoming  [Penns3Tlvania].      Muster 

MAR.  28  roll  of  corps.     Tabular  statement.     D.  S.     At 

tested  by  Zebulon  Butler.  3  pp.  Transmitted 
to  Congress. 

See:  Weltner,  Ludowick  to  Washington,  1780,  May  16. 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  29  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  papers,  printed  copy  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Benedict] 
Arnold's  court  martial,   etc.     L.   S.  of   Samuel 
Huntington.     1  p.     Answered  Apr.  7.*     94,  261 
1780  Continental    Congress,     Resolve.      Duportail    ordered    to 

MAK.  29  Southern  Army.     Contemporary  cop}',  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Mar.  29. 

94,  263 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

MAR.  30  [Philadelphia].     Dragoons  ordered  to  the  south 

ward.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  279 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Morristown.]     To  John  Mathews 

MAR.  30  [Philadelphia].      Situation    of    enemy.       Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  James  McHenry. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  281 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  \'.    1890.    8,  228. 

1780  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia.      To  [George  Washington. 

MAK.  30  Morristown].       Importation    of    blankets    from 

New   York    for   army;    secrecy,     passport    and 

difficulties;    other  supplies.      L.   S.  of  Richard 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  413 

Peters.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Timothy  Pick 
ering,  jr.  96,  30 

1780  Clark,    Abra[ham].      Philadelphia.      To   Gov.    [William] 

MAR-  30  Livingston  [Morristown].      Blankets  at  Squan; 

threatened   seizure;    passport,    etc.       A.    L.    S. 

1   p.      Enclosed  in  Livingston  to  Washington, 

1780,  Apr.  3.  96,  31 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAR.  31  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Attempted  exchange  of 

prisoners.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  6. 
Referred  to  Scott,  Houston  and  Ellery,  who  were 
discharged  Oct.  13;  then  referred  to  Sullivan, 
Bland  and  Mathews. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  283 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    8,229. 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

31  AK.  31  Morristown.      Propriet}^  of   offering  pardon  to 

Virginia  deserters.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stod- 

dert.     1  p.     Answered  Apr.  9.*  94,  297 

1780  Lawrance,  John.     Morristown.     Memorandum  of  charges 

MAR.  -  against  [Maj.  Gen.  Benedict  Arnold]. 

Lawrance,  John.  To  [Lt.]  Col.  [Robert  Hanson]  Harrison 
[Morristown].  Transmitting  above  memoran 
dum.  2  pp.  Memo,  in  handwriting  of  Law 
rance;  letter  an  A.  L.  S.  of  same.  94,  195 

[1780]  Lane,  Joseph  jr.      To  the  President  of  Congress  [Phila- 

[MAR.  ?]  delphia].      Exchanges  effected  in  the  Southern 

Department.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  94,  219 

1780  Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To    the    Board    of 

APR.  l  Treasury,  Philadelphia.     Claims  of  soldiers  that 

their  enlistments  have  expired.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  287 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  2  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Embarkation  of  enemy 

for  the  South;  weak  state  of  American  army. 
Draft.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Han 
son  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  5.  Re 
ferred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  289 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,234. 

1780  Washington,    George.       Morristown.       To     Maj.     Gen. 

APR.  2  [Nathanael]  Greene.      Detachment  of  troops  to 

the  Southward.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In 


414  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1780,  Apr.  7.  C.  C.  152,  7,  509 

1780  Greene,  Nathanael.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Wash- 

APR.  2  ington  [Morristown].  Want  of  cash;  inability  to 

supply  needs  of  army.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  KidderMeade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Apr.  7.  C.  C.  152,  7,505 

1780  Washington,  George.  [Morristown.]  To  [the  President 

APR.  3  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Distresses  of  offi 

cers  [of  the  16  Additional  Continental  regiments]; 
dissatisfactions,  hardships,  etc.  Draft.  6  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in 
Congress,  Apr.  5.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  295 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  241. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

APR.  3  [Philadelphia].     Passage  up  the  Hudson  of  vessel 

with  supplies  for  the  army.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  301 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

APR.  3  Morristown.     Augmenting  Lee's  corps;  promo 

tions  therein.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert. 
2  pp.  Answered  Apr.  9.*  94,  270 

1780  Lee,  Henry,  jr.     Philadelphia.      To    the   Board  of    War 

APR.  3  [Philadelphia].     Promotions  and  field  officers  of 

the  Light  Horse.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780, 

Apr.  3.  94,  272 

1780  Livingston,  Wil[liam].     Morristown.     To  [George]  Wash- 

ApR-  3  ington  [Morristown].     Blankets.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

96,27 

[1780]  [Washington,  George.]     [Morristown.]     To  [Gov.  William 

[APR.  4?]  Livingston,  Morristown].     Passport  for  blankets 

at   Squan.      Incomplete  draft.      1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  96,  33 
1780              Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      Raising  of   New   York 
APR.  4                         militia.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1780,  Apr.  6.             94,  278 
1780              Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Approval   of    reenforce- 
APR-  5                         ment  of  Southern  A'rmy.     Contemporary  copy, 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  415 

attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Apr.  6.  94,  277 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  6  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves  of  Congress  and  acts  of  the  New 
York  legislature  for  raising  militia.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  2pp.  Answered  Apr.  IT.* 

94,  275 

1780  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      Committee     to    confer 

APR.  6  with  Commander-in-chief.     Contemporary  copy, 

attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Apr.  18.  94,  307 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR-  7  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Sailing  of  detachment 

of  enemy  from  New  York;  Maryland  and  Dela 
ware  troops  under  orders;  provisions,  etc.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  10. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  305 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

APR-  7  [Philadelphia].      Want  of   meat   for  the   army. 

Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  307 

1780  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Commission   to   Chief 

APR-  7  Joseph  Louis  Gill;  enlistment  of  St  Francois  In 

dians.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1780,  Apr.  13.  94,  285 
1780              Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Papers  referring  to  pro- 
APR.  8                         posed   expedition    against  Penobscot.     Contem 
porary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  Apr.  9.  94,  333 
1780              Maryland.     Council.     [Annapolis.]     To  the  Board  of  War 
APR.  8                        [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Lt.  Col.  [Nathaniel] 
Ramsay.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Apr.  25.  94,  280 
1780              Washington,    George.     Morristown.     To    the    Board  of 
APR-  9                        War  [Philadelphia],     Application  for  promotion 
of  Captains  [Allen]  McLane  and  [Henry]  Peyton; 


416  LIBRAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

pardon  for  deserters  in  the  Virginia  line.  Draft. 
4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  311 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  9  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  papers   referring    to   proposed   expedition 
against  Penobscot.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunting- 
ton.     2  pp.     Answered  Apr.  17.*  94,  331 
1780              Lincoln,    B[enjamin].      Charleston.     To    Gov.     [Richard] 
APR.  9                         Caswell  [Newbern  ?    North  Carolina].     Military 
situation.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Guilliame  Aertsen,  jr.     Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780,  May  9. 

94,  345 

1780  Washington,   George.     Morristown.     To   William  Ellery 

APR.  10  [Philadelphia].     Request    of    the    Governor    of 

Rhode  Island  for  troops.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  315 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

APR.  10  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Intelligence     of     the 

enenry.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  11. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  317 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Reimbursement  to  army 

APR.  10  for     pay     depreciation.      Contemporary    copy, 

attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Apr.  18.  Published  to  army  in  General  Orders, 
Apr.  30.  94,  305 

1780  St.   Clair,   Arthur,    Edward    Carrington,    and    Alexander 

APR.  10  Hamilton.      Morristown.     To    [George]    Wash 

ington  [Morristown].  Prisoners  accounts  in  ex 
change  negotiations.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Apr.  17.  C.  C.  152,  8,  523 

[1780]  Virginia  Delegates  to  Continental  Congress.     To  [George] 

ApR-  12  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmitting  letter. 

Recent  copy.  1  p.  Original  was  signed  by  Cyrus 
Griffin  and  James  Madison,  jr.  36,  412 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  13  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  417 

ting  resolves  and  account  of  naval  engagement 
[British  and  Dutch  in  the  English  channel,  Dec. 
31  and  Jan.  1].  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington, 
2  pp.  Answered  Apr.  IT.*  94,  283 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Selection  of  committee, 

ApR-  13  Schuyler,  Mathews  and  Peabody,  to  confer  with 

Commander  in  chief;    instructions  for   reorgan 
izing  army;  general   regulations   etc.     Contem 
porary    copy,    attested    by    Charles     Thomson. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  Apr.  18.  94,  307 
1780              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 
ApR-  13                        Morristown.     Sale  of  boats  and  building  mate 
rial.     A.    L.    S.    of    Benjamin    Stoddert.     1    p. 
Answered  Apr.  23.*  94,  287 
[1780]            Greene,    Nathanael.     Memorandum.     Sale   of   boats   and 
[APR.  13]                     materials  on   the    Susquehanna.      Contemporary 
copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1780,  Apr.  13.  94,  288 
1780              Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 
APR.  15                         [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 
ting    resolves.     L.    S.    of    Samuel   Huntington. 
1  p.     Answered  Apr.  28.*  94,  291 

1780  Continental     Congress,    Resolve.     Appointment     of     Col. 

APR.  15  Joseph  Ward,  Commissary-General  of  Prisoners. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1780,  Apr.  15.  94,  293 

1780  Hallet,  Jonathan.     Paramus    [New  Jersey].     To   George 

APR.  16  Washington  [Morristown].     Account  of  British 

attack  on  Paramus.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Apr.  17.  C.  C.     152,  8,  519 
1780              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 
APR.  17                        [Morristown].     Supplies   [for  Fort    Pitt];    com 
missions   for   Indians.     A.    L.    S.    of   Benjamin 
Stoddert.     2  pp.     Answered  Apr.  23.*      94,  299 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  17  Congress,    Philadelphia].     March    of    Maryland 

troops  to  the  Southward;  enemy   at  Penobscot 

and  necessity  of  a  fleet;  disaffected  inhabitants  at 

Paramus  [New  Jerse}7].     Draft.     4pp.     In  hand- 

28632—06 27 


418  LIBRAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Apr.  20.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  319 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  249. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  17  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Establishment  of  the 

footing  of  officers  of  artillery  battalions;  promo 
tions;     South    Carolina    companies.      Draft.     4 
^  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert   Hanson  Harri 

son.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  20.  Referred  to 
Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  323 

1780  Gervais,  John  Lewis.      George  Town,  [South  Carolina]. 

APR.  17  To  Henry  Laurens  [Wilmington,  South    Caro 

lina],  Attack  on  Charleston.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1780,  May  9.  94,  346 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.    To  the  Board  of  War 

APR.  18  [Philadelphia].     Rank   of   artillery   officers;   ar 

rangement  of  corps.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  327 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  18  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
2  pp.  Answered  May  5.*  94,  303 

1780  Board  of  Treasury.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash 

APR.  19  ington  [Morristown].     Forwarding  muster-rolls. 

A.  L.  S.  of  John  Gibson.     1  p.  92,  246 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR-  20  [George]    Washington  -   [MorristownJ.      French 

fleet  at  Martinique;  plan  of  British.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  May  5.* 

94,  309 

1780  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     British    Commissary   of 

APR.  21  Prisoners  to  reside  within  American  lines.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  b}r  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1780,  Apr.  22.  94,  313 
1780              Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 
APR.  22                        [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 
ting  resolve  and   intelligence   from  Charleston. 
L.   S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     1  p.     Answered 
May  5.*  94,  314 
1780              Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board   of 
APR.  23                        War     [Philadelphia].       Sale    of    articles;     Col. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  419 

[Daniel]  Brodhead's  request  for  tents.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade 
and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  331 

1780  Nash,    A[bner].      Newburn    [North    Carolina].      To   the 

APR.  24  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Situation 

at  Charleston;    need  of  assistance.      Contempo 
rary  copy.     1    p.     In  handwriting   of   Richard 
Peters.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  May  9.  94,  34A 
1780              Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington, 
APR.  25                        Morristown.     Exchange  of  Lt.  Col.  [Nathaniel] 
Ramsay  for  [Lt.]  Col.  [Dr.  John]  Connolly.     A. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert.     3  pp.     Answered 
May  4.*  94,  281 
1780              Washington,    George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board   of 
APR.  27                        War  [Philadelphia].     Incorporation  of  companies 
of  Captains   [John  Paul]  Schott  and  [Anthony] 
Selin  with  the  German  battalion.     Draft.     1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  I,  333 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR.  28  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Appointment  of   Col. 

[Joseph]  Ward  as  Commissary  of  Prisoners;  news 
from  the  southward.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  May  1.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  335 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

APR-  28  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Announcing  death  of 

Don  Juan  de  Miralles.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  May  1.  A.  V,  pt.  I,  337 

1780  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  George   Washington, 

APR.  29  '  Morristown.     Returns  of  provisions  and  military 

stores;  regimental  surgeon's  mates.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.  94,  316 

1780  Washington,   George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board  of 

MAY  4  War    [Philadelphia].      Exchange    of    prisoners. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Han 
son  Harrison.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  1 
1780              Luane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 
MAY  4                         Morristown].     Anxiety  for  Charleston;  Virginia 
reenforcements;    finances  of   the  confederation; 
disaffection   in    Britain;    reception   of    the   new 
money.     A.  L.  S.     4  pp.  37,  135 


420  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  5  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Making  up  the  depre 

ciation  of  pay  to  the  army;  French  at  Martinique; 
agent  for  prisoners;  lack  of  money  and  supplies; 
rumor  of  [John]  Paul  Jones  being  on  the  Amer 
ican  coast.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
May  8.  Part  referred  to  Board  of  Treasury. 

A.     V,  pt,  II,  3 

1780  Washington,    George.      Morristown.      To   the    Board   of 

MAX-  5  War  [Philadelphia].     Mistakes  in  dates  of  sub 

alterns'  commissions  in  Massachusetts  line. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  7 

1780  Simpson,  James.      Charleston.     To   Rev.  Mr.  Wickman, 

MAY  5  North    Carolina.     Encouragement    of    loyalists. 

Contemporary  copy.     In  handwriting  of  Charles 

Thomson.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 

Washington,  1780,  June  5.  95,  65 

1780  Board  of  Admiralty.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  6  ington   [Morristown].     Wine  sent  by  order   of 

Congress.       Marine     Committee      Letter-book. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

MAY  8  [Philadelphia].     Ordering  muskets  and  cartouche 

boxes  sent  forward.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  9 
1780              Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 
MAY  9                         [George]    Washington    [Morristown].      Arrival 
of  U.  S.  minister  [John  Jay]  at   Cadiz.     L.  S. 
of   Samuel  Huntington.     1   p.     Answered  May 
13.*  37,  158 
1780              Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To   [George]   Washington 
MAY  9                          [Morristown].     Situation  at  Charleston;  new  plan 
of  finance.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  37,  153 

1780  Board  of  Admiralty.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  9  ington    [Morristown].     Lemons    taken    from    a 

prize.      A.    L.    S.    of    Francis    Lewis.      1    p. 

Answered  May  12.*  Miscel 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

MAY  9  Morristown.       Transmitting    intelligence    from 

South  Carolina.     A.  L.  S.   of  Joseph  Carleton. 

1  p.  94,  342 


WRITING  OF  JAMES  McHENRY. 


1780  Simpson,  Jume*.      UhaiU' 

North    Carolina.      E 
Contemporary  <"<)l:.v- 
Thomson.     Enclose 
Washington,  LT^",  . 

1780  Board  of  Admiralty,     rhiU 

v  AY  6  .Yfl H9#feW 

Compre 

1780  Washington.  (^ 

MAY  s  li'ili'.;  i 


1780  Duane,  Janu^.      Philadelphia. 

MAY  9  [Morristown).     Situat 

oi'  liiuuico.     A.  L.  S. 

1780  Board  of  Admiralty,     [Phihidel 

MAY  w  in^ton    [Morristown |. 

pri/*1.      A.     L.    S.    << 
Answered  May  12.* 

1780  Board  of  War.     I  Philadelphia.  ] 

M  A  v  9  M() r ristow n .       T  ra n>i 

Stjuth   Carolina.      A. 
I  p. 


~  -y 


r** 


XZ-i-       J'-i^-l    i.    ^<^  ^,s  c    S, 


«,*-,-^.-    /    -sfe<e  t    ^ 


/ 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  421 

1780  Washington,  George.    Morristown.    To  [the  Board  of]  Ad- 

MAY  12  miralty  [Philadelphia].     Acknowledging  lemons. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  11 

1780  Washington,    George.     Morristown.      To    [the  President 

MAY  13  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Forwarding  intelli 

gence.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  May  15. 

A.     Y,  pt.  II,  15 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  [of 

MAY  13  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Return  of  the  Marquis 

de  Lafayette.     Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp.     Read 

in  Congress,  May  16.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  13 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,31. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  Board  of  Ad- 

MAY  13  miralty,  Philadelphia].     Acknowledging  Madeira. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  17 

1780  Washington,]  G[eorgeJ.     Morristown.     To  James  Duane 

MAY  13  [Philadelphia],      The    Confederation;    alarm    in 

New  York  caused  by  despatches  from  England. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     3  pp.     .  P.     II,  91 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  New  York.     1890.    8,  262. 

1780  Washington,   George.     Morristown.      To  [James]  Duane 

MAY  14  [Philadelphia].     Aid  from  France;  committee  to 

sit  at  camp;  its  powers,  etc. ;  suggested  personnel. 

Draft.      3   pp.      In   handwriting   of   Alexander 

Hamilton.  P.     II,  95 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  264. 

1780  [Washington,  George.]     Morristown.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  14  Treasury,  Philadelphia].     Hard  money  for  secret 

service.     Auto,  draft.     1  p.  P.     II,  99 

1780  Pennsylvania,  Council.      Philadelphia.     To  the  Board  of 

MAY  15  War  [Philadelphia].      Complaints  of  [Lt.]  Col. 

[Ludowick]  Weltner.     Contemporary  cop}-.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780, 

May  19.  95,  3 

1780  Continental    Congress,  Resolve.     Return    of     Marquis  de 

MAY  16  Lafayette.      Contemporaiy    copy,    attested    by 

Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  May  20. 

95,  14: 

Hamilton,  Henry.  Lancaster  [Pennsylvania].  To  the 
Board  of  War,  Philadelphia.  Leave  to  go  into 
New  York.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  95,'  21 


422  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

[La  Luzerne,  Anne  Cesar,  Chevalier  de.]  Philadelphia. 
Memorial  to  Congress.  Cooperation  with  the 
French;  furnishing  of  supplies;  intelligence;  arms 
and  clothing  from  France;  zeal  of  America.  Con 
temporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  May  29.  95,  39 
1780  Rutledge,  John.  [South  Carolina.]  To  [Abner]  Nash 

MAY  16  [Newbern,     North      Carolina],       Surrender     of 

Charleston;  terms;  the  situation;  James  Simp 
son's  intercepted  letters.  Contemporary  copy. 
In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
June  5.  95,  65 

1780  Weltner,  Ludowick.    Northumberland  [Pennsylvania].    To 

MAY  16  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Consolida 

tion  of  Ottendorff's  corps  with  his  own;  skirmish 
with  Indians.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to 
Congress.  C.  C.  152,  8,  553 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  17  Congress,  Philadelphia.]     Extension  of  Lt.  Col. 

Fleury's  furlough.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwrit- 
.  ing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read  in  Congress, 
May  22.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  19 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Memorial  of  Minister  of 

MAY  17  France  [Chevalier  La  Luzerne].     Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
May  29.  95,  37 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  President  of 

MAY  19  Congress  Philadelphia].    Transmitting  letters  for 

Gov.  [John]  Rutledge;  embarkation  of  troops  at 
New  York.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  21 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     States  from  Virginia 

MAY  19  northward  to  Massachusetts  to  furnish  ten  mil 

lions  to  the  continental  treasury;  apportionment; 
bills  to  be  drawn  on  [Benjamin]  Franklin;  prepa 
ration  for  campaign;  duties  and  powers  of  com 
mittee  of  cooperation.  A.  D.  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  3  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

W 

1780  Board  of  Treasury.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  19  ington  [Morristown].    Inability  to  furnish  money 

required;  sum  sent.  A.  L.  S.  of  Charles  Lee.    1  p. 

37,  222 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  423 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  19  [Morristown].       Transmitting    petition    against 

Lt.  Col.  [Ludowick]  Weltner.    A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph 

Carleton.     1  p.     Answered  June  5.*  95,  1 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  20  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  cooperation  with  French.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp.  95,  10 

1780  Continental   Congress,     Resolve.      Forwarding     of     State 

MAY  20  quotas  of  troops.     Contemporary  copy  attested 

by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  May  20. 

95,12 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Cooperation  with  French. 

MAY  20  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1780,  May  20.  95,  13 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Communications  of  Lafay- 

MAY  20  ette  respecting  cooperation  with  French.     Con 

temporary  copy  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1780,  May  29.  95,  37 

1780  Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

MAY  21  Morristown].     Capt.  [Allen]  McLane's  situation. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.  37,  229 

1780  Shee,   Johns.     [Philadelphia.]     To  James  Duane  [Phila- 

[MAY21?]  delphia].    Case  of  Capt.  Allen  McLane.    A.  L.  S. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Duane  to  Washington,  1780, 
May  21.  37,  231 

1780  Board  of  War.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington, 

MAY  22  Morristown.     Salt  meat  for  army.     A.  L.  S.  of 

Joseph  Carleton.     2  pp.  95,  17 

Jones,  Joseph.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Washington 
[Morristown].  Employment  of  Col.  [William] 
Grayson;  news  from  Charleston.  A.  L.  S. 

2  pp.  37,  285 
1780              Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To   the   Committee 

MAY  24  of  Cooperation  [Morristown].      Competency  of 

their  powers.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  23 

Committee:  Schuyler,  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  24  [Morristown].       Passport    for    Surgeon    Major 

Pausch;    Ensign    [Henry]    Hamilton's    request. 


424  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  2  pp.  An 
swered  June  5.*  95,  19 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To   the   Committee 

MAY  25  of  Cooperation  [Morristown].    Circular  letter  to 

the  States;  necessity  of  exertion.  Draft.  5  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  25 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890.    8,  284. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

MAY  25  quarters.      Morristown.      Circular  letter  to  the 

States.  Necessities  of  army;  remedial  measures; 
enlistments,  supplies  and  transportation;  coop 
eration  with  French. 

MAY  25  Same.    Supplying  State  quotas  of  troops.     Con 

temporary  copies,  attested  by  Abraham  Brasher. 
6  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  25 

Committee:  Schuyler,  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

MAY  25  Morristown.     Negotiation  of  bills  in  New  York 

for  benefit  of  prisoners.     L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carle- 
ton.     2  pp.     Answered  June  5.*  95,  23 
Nash,   A[bner].      Newbern    [North   Carolina],       To    the 
President  of  Congress.     [Philadelphia.]    The  sit 
uation  in  North  Carolina.    Contemporary  copies. 
3  pp.    In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.    En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1780,  June  5.  95,  65 
1780              Continental   Congress,   Resolve.      Mode    of    selection   of 
MAY  26                       Commissary  of  Prisoners.      Contemporary  copy, 
attested  by  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.    Enclosed  in 
President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1780, 
May  29.  95,  36 
Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington, 
Morristown.     Exchange  of  Ensign  [John?]  Con 
nolly.     A.   L.  S.  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.      1  p. 
Answered  June  5.*  95,  29 
1780              Buford,  Abraham.     Camden,  South  Carolina.     To  the  Vir- 
MAY  26                       ginia  Assembly.     Loss  of  Charleston,  movements 
of  British  and  condition  of  affairs.     Contempo 
rary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Henry,  James  to 
Washington,  1780,  June  16.                          38,  126 
Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 
Morristown].     The  situation  at  Charleston;  news 
from  the  West  Indies.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     38,  305 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  425 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

MAY  27  Congress,    Philadelphia.      Great    distress    from 

scarcity  of  meat;  mutiny  of  Connecticut  regi 
ments;  depreciation  and  pay;  enemy's  handbill. 
Draft.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  May  31.  Referred 
to  Ellsworth,  Armstrong  and  Duane. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  33 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  288. 

1780  Washington,  George.    Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  War 

MAY  27  [Philadelphia].     Distress  of  army  for  meat;  mu 

tiny  of  two  regiments.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  31 

1780  Charleston,  (South  Carolina.)     Extract  of  letter  reporting 

MAY  27  surrender.     (Taken  from  Williamsburg  Gazette, 

June  3.)     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  June  12.  95,  76 
1780              Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  Board  of  Ad- 
MAY  29                        miralty    [Philadelphia].      Recommending    Capt. 
[Abraham]  Van  Dyke.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.        A.     V,  pt.  II,  41 
1780              Washington,    George.      Morristown.      To   the    Board   of 
MAY  29                        Treasury  [Philadelphia],     Cooperation  with  the 
French ;  need  of  services  of  Col.  [Clement]  Biddle. 
Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.                                         A.     V,  pt.  II,  43 
1780              Continental     Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 
MAY  29                       [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 
ting  resolves  and  other  papers.     L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.     2  pp.  95,  3-t 
1780              Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Reduction  of  army.     A. 
MAY  30                        D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  May 
31.                                                                         95,  48 
1780              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 
MAY  30                        [Morristown].     Transmitting  courts  martial  pro 
ceedings   on   Capt.   [Isaac]    Coren   and   Capt-lt. 
[William  Egerton]  Godfrey.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benja 
min  Stoddert.     1  p.     Answered  June  5.*     95,  41 
1780              Dnane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To   [George  Washington, 
MAY  30                        Morristown].      Committee  of  Congress;   failure 
of  supplies;   news  from  Charleston.     A.   L.  S. 
1  p.                                                                     37,  330 


426  LIBEARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  [the  Committee 

MAY  31  of  Cooperation,  Morristown].     Cooperation  with 

the  French;  number  of  troops  necessary;  sup 
plies  from  the  states.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  49 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  299. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

MAY  31  Congress     [Philadelphia].      The     surrender     of 

Charleston.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  June  5. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  45 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

MAY  31.  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Col.    [Henry]    Sher- 

burne's  services.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     A.     V,  pt.  II,  47 
1780  Washington,  George.      Morristown.      To    Joseph    Jones 

MAY  31  [Philadelphia].      Transfer  of    power  from  Con 

gress  to  States;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [George]  Weedon. 
Auto,  draft  signed.  2  pp.  P.  II,  115 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  304. 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

MAY  31  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  reduction  of  army;  distresses  of 
present  situation.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunting-ton. 
2  pp.  95,  46 

[1780]  Anonymous.      [New   York.]      To    [George    Washington, 

[MAY]  Morristown].     Intelligence  of  enemy;  fortifying; 

French  fleet;  attempt  against  Charleston.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  May  13. 

C.  C.     152,  8,  547 

1780  Anonymous.     Address  to  the  Soldiers  of  the  Continental 

[MAY]  Army.     Inducement  to  desert  to  British.     Tran 

script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1780,  May  27.  C.  C.  169,  7, 139 

[1780]  Pennsylvania.      Northumberland    County.       Inhabitants. 

[MAY?]  Petition  to  Supreme  Executive  Council  of  Penn 

sylvania.  Supporting  Lt.  Col.  [Ludowick] 
Weltner.  Contemporary  cop}7.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780,  May  19. 

95,4 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  427 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Establishment  of  post  at 

JUNE  1  Shokan  [New  York];  militia  for  defense  of  fron 

tier;  crediting  States  with  overplus  of  supplies 
furnished.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 
Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  June  3.  95,  59 

[1780]  Continental  Congress,  Committee  to  confer  with  Committee 

[JUNE  1]  of  Pennsylvania  Council.  Report  of  conference 

with  Committee  of  Pennsylvania  Council.  Men, 
money  and  supplies  to  be  furnished  by  the 
state.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  June  3.  95,  61 

Committee:  Ellsworth,  Armstrong  and  Duane. 

1780  Washington,  George.  Morristown.  To  Lt.  Gen.  [Wil- 

JUNE  2  helm,  Baron  von]  Knyphausen  [New  York]. 

Appointment  of  agents  for  prisoners  to  reside 
within  the  respective  lines.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1780,  Aug.  24.  C.  C.  152,  9,  119 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JUNE  2  quarters.  Morristown.  Circular  letter  to  the 

States.  Necessities  of  the  army;  quotas  of  sup 
plies  to  be  furnished  by  the  different  states; 
transportation;  militia.  Contemporary  copy 
made  and  attested  by  Abraham  Brasher.  12  pp. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  49 

Committee:  Schuyler,  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation.    Tabular 

JUNE  2  statement  of  supplies  requested  from  the  states 

from  New  Hampshire  to  Virginia  inclusive.    2  pp. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  55 

1780  Woodford,   William.      Charleston   [South   Carolina].      To 

JUNE  2  [the  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia].     Refusal  of 

British  to   extend  parole.     [Extract  of  letter.] 

Contemporary   copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

William  Gray  son.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 

Washington,  1780,  June  24.  95,  126 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JUNE  3  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].    Pennsylva 

nia's  exertions  to  furnish  supplies;  transmitting 
resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp. 

95,57 


428  LIBKAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Washington,   George.      Morristown.      To  [the   Board  of 

JUNE  5  War,  Philadelphia].     Minor  military  miscellam-. 

Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 

man.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  53 

1780  Washington,  George.     To  [James  Duane,  Philadelphia]. 

JUNE  5  Capt.  [Allen]  McLane's  promotion;  news  from 

Charleston  and  the  West  Indies.     Draft  signed. 

3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman  and 

Washington.  P.     II,  117 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JUNE  5  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Surrender 

of  Charleston ;  capture  of  Mobile  by  the  Spaniards. 
L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered 
June  20.*  95,  62 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JrNE  6  [George]  Washington   [Morristown].     Ordering 

Lee's  dragoons  to  the  southward.  L.  S.  of  Sam 
uel  Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  June  20.* 

95,  66 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  7  [Springfield,    New  Jersey].       Order    for  Capt. 

[Nathaniel]   Bowman.      A.    L.    S.    of    Benjamin 

Stoddert.     1  p.     Answered  June  14.*          95,  68 

1780  Washington,  George.      Heights  above  Springfield  [New 

JUNE  8  Jersey].     To  the  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia]. 

Need  of  Major  [Henry J  Lee's  corps  in  the  Jerseys. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  55 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  8  [Springfield].    Complaints  against  [Lt.  ]  Col.  [Lud- 

owick]  Weltner;  case  of  Capt.  [Isaac]  Coren.    L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     Answered  June  14.* 

95,  69 

1780  Washington,  George.     Springfield.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  10  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Advance  of  the  British 

into  New  Jersey.     Draft.     2pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.     Read  in  Congress, 

May  13.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  57 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,  75. 

1780  Washington,  George.      Springfield.     To  [the  Committee 

JuNE  n  of  Cooperation,  Morristown].     Necessity  of  exer 

tion  on  part  of  states.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  59 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    8,310. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  429 

1780  Connolly,  John.     [Lancaster?  Pennsylvania.]    To  the  Board 

JUNE  11  of  War  [Philadelphia].     Requesting  leave  to  go 

into  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780,  June  13. 

94,  83 

1780  Knyphausen,    Wilhelm,    Baron   von.      [New   York.]     To 

JUNE  11  George  Washington  [Springfield,  New  Jersey]. 

Appointment  of  Commissaries  of  Prisoners; 
Lewis  Pintard.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Aug.  24.  C.  C.  152,  9,  123 

1780  Washington,  George.      Springfield.      To  [the  Committee 

JUNE  12  of  Cooperation,  Morristown].     Action  of  states 

in  filling  their  battalions.  Draft.  Ip.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  63 

Committee:  Schuyler,  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  12  [George]  Washington  [Springfield].     British  in 

Jersey;  Pennsylvania  militia;  intelligence.     L.  S. 

of  Samuel  Huntington.     2  pp.     Answered  June 

20.*  95,  74 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JUNE  12  quarters.  Morristown.  Circular  letter  to  the 

States.  Pressing  need  of  troops.  Contemporary 
copy.  Attested  by  Abraham  Brasher.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  3  pp.  95,  72 

Committee:  Schuyler,  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  12  [Springfield].      Lee's    corps;    Philadelphia    city 

troop  of  cavalry.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert. 
2  pp.  Answered  June  16.*  95,  70 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Curtailment  of  supply  and 

JUNE  12  forage  issues;  money  value  of  ration.     Contem 

porary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  June  12.  95,  88. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Springfield.     To  the  Committee  of 

JUNE  13  Cooperation  [Morristown].     System  proposed  for 

the  Quartermaster's  Department.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt,  II,  65 

1780  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.  To  [George] 

JUNE  13  Washington  [Springfield].    Transmitting  resolve; 

.surrender  of  Charleston.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunt 
ing-ton.  2  pp.  Answered  June  20.*  95,  77 


430  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates 

JUNE  13  to  command  Southern  Department.     A.  D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington  1780,  June  13. 

95,  79 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  13  [Springfield].     Exchange  of  Lt.  Col.  [John]  Con 

nolly.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert.  1  p. 
Answered  June  16.*  95,  81 

1780  Washington,  George.     Springfield.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JUNE  14  [Philadelphia].     Agent   for  prisoners  and  other 

minor  military  matters.  Draft.  3pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  67 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Powers  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Ho- 

JUNE  14  ratio]  Gates  in  command  of  Southern  Department. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  ]  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1780,  June  15.  95,  87 

1780  Continental  Congress,  President.   Philadelphia.  To  [George] 

JUNE  15  Washington  [Springfield].    Transmitting  resolves; 

despatches   from   Charleston.     L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.     2pp.     Answered  June  20.*     95,85 
1780  Washington,  George.    Springfield.    To  [the  Board  of  War, 

JUNE  16  Philadelphia].    Services  of  the  city  troop  of  horse; 

paroled  marine  prisoners.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton  and  Richard  Kid- 
der  Meade.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  71 

1780  Henry,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  16  [Springfield].     News  from   Virginia.     A.   L.  S. 

1  p.     Answered  June  29.*  38,  124 

1780  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      Recalling    Brig.    Gen. 

JUNE  16  [William]  Weedon  and  Col.  [Daniel]  Morgan  into 

service.     Contemporary  copy  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1780,  June  18.  95,  110 

1780  Henry,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  16  [Springfield],    Transmitting  intelligence.   A.  L.  S. 

1  p.     Answered  June  29.*  38,  124 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Virginia  and  North  Caro- 

JUNEI?  Una   militia.      Contemporar}r   copy   attested  by 

Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  June  21.  95,  111 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  431 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  17  [Springfield].     Supplies  for  West  Point.    A.  L.  S. 

of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  1  p.  Answered  June 
25.*  95, 93 

1780  Washington,  George.     Springfield.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  18  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Return  of  Sir  Henry 

Clinton  to  New  York;  pressing  necessity  of  ex 
ertions  for  men  and  supplies.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton  and  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  June  20. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  73 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JuNEl8  [George    Washington    Springfield].      Transmit 

ting  a  resolve.  A.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
1  p.  Answered  June  25  *  95,  109 

1780  Schuyler,    Ph[ilip    John].      Philadelphia.      To   [George] 

JUNE  18  Washington   [Springfield].      Transportation   for 

supplies;  reenforcements;  negligence  of  States; 
Pennsylvania;  Robert  Morris  and  the  Philadel 
phia  merchants;  Congress  and  Virginia  corn; 
command  to  the  Southward  and  defeat  of  Col. 
[Abraham]  Beaufort  [Buford].  A.  L.  S.  7  pp. 

38,  71 

1780  Washington,  George.     Springfield.     To  the  Committee  of 

JUNE  19  Cooperation  [Morristown].     Lack  of  information 

of  aid  to  be  given  by  States;  cooperation  with 
French.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Rob 
ert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  77 

Printed;  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890,    8,  316,  note. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JUNE  19  quarters.      Morristown.      Circular  letter  to  the 

States.  Urging  men  and  supplies  for  coopera 
tion  with  the  French.  Contemporary  copy  at 
tested  by  Abraham  Brasher.  2  pp.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  95,  100 

The  original  was  signed  by  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Equipping  and  mounting 

JUNE  19  Baylor's  dragoons;  Lee's   infantry.     Contempo- 

r&ry  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1780,  June  21.  95,  111 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  19  [Springfield].     Imprisonment  of    Capt.    [Benja 

min?]  Joel;  agents  for  prisoners.      A.  L.  S.  of 


432  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  2  pp.  Answered  June 
25.*  95,  98 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JuNE20  quarters.    Morristown.     To  Gov.  Jonathan  Trum- 

bull  [Lebanon].  Brig.  Gen.  [Samuel  Holden] 
Parsons  and  recruiting  in  Connecticut.  Contem 
porary  copy,  attested  by  Al.  Brasher.  1  p. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  106 

The  original  was  signed  by  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Springfield.     To  the  President  of 

JuNE  20  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Cooperation  with  the 

French;  lack  of  supplies,  clothing;  mutiny  at 
Fort  Schuyler;  enemy's  movements.  Draft.  6 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  81 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  315. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Springfield.     To  [the  Committee  of 

JUNE  20  Cooperation,  Morristown].     Recruits  from  Con 

necticut.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  87 
1780              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 
JuNE  20                       [Springfield],     Lt.  Connolly  Coan's  application. 
A.  L.  S.  of  William  Gray  son.     1  p.     Answered 
June  25.*  95,  104 
1780              Washington,    George.      Springfield.     To   [the    Board    of 
JUNE  21                       War,  Philadelphia].     Infantry  of  Maj.  [Henry] 
Lee's  corps  to  be  ordered  to  the  arm}7.     Draft. 
1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  89 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JuNE  21  [George]   Washington   [Springfield].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  a  flairs  in  the  South.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  2pp.  Answered  June  25.* 

94,  10T 
1780              Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Fulfillment  of  requisitions 

JUNE  21  by  the  states.     Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 

Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  June  25. 

95,  133 
1780              Delaware,  House  of  Representatives.     Resolve  respecting 

JUNE  21  supplies  for  the  army.     Contemporary  copy,  at- 

Attested  by  Abraham  Brasher.  1  p.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington  by  the  Committee  of  Co 
operation.  95,  113 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  433 

1780  Loring,   Joshua.      New   York.     To    [Abraham]    Skinner 

JUNE  21  [Springfield,  New  Jersey].     Exchange  of  prison 

ers.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress.  1780, 
Aug.  24.  C.  C.  152,  9,  105 

1780  Lincoln,  Benjamin.     Philadelphia.     To  [Congress?,  Phila- 

JUNE  22  delphia].      Exchange  of   prisoners.      Contempo 

rary  extract  of  letter.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  June  22. 

95,  135 

1780  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Trenton.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JuNE  22  ton  [near  Rockaway  Bridge].    Supplies  for  army 

and  means  of  forwarding  same;  command  of 
West  Point;  [Maj.]  Gens.  [Robert]  Howe  and 
[Benedict]  Arnold.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  38,  191 

1780  Nicola,   Lewis     [Philadelphia.]     To  the    Board   of    War 

JUNE  22  [Philadelphia].      Information    of    Capt.    [Benja 

min?]  Joel.  Contempory  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780, 
July  11.  95,  116 

1780  Rodney,  Caesar.     Dover  [Delaware].     To  the  Committee 

JUNE  22  of  Congress  [Morristown].     Efforts  of  State  to 

comply  with  requisitions  of  Congress.  Contem- 
porar}r  copy  made  and  attested  b}r  Abraham 
Brasher.  Transmitted  to  Washington  by  the 
Committee  of  Cooperation.  95,  114 

1780  Washington,  George.     Rockaway  [New  Jersey].     To  [the 

JUNE  23  Committee   of   Cooperation,    Morristown].     En 

emy's  strength;  need  of  wagons  to  remove  stores; 
call  for  recruits  from  the  states.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  91 

1780  Continental     Congress,    Resolve.      Inquiry    into    loss    of 

JUNE  23  Charleston  and  Maj.  Gen.  [Benjamin]  Lincoln's 

conduct.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles 
Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington  1780,  June  25.  95,  131 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JUNE  23  quarters.    Morristown.    Circular  to  States.    Need 

of   troops;    [special   paragraph   to  Pennsylvania 

and  New  Jersey  on]  need  of  teams  to  remove 

28632— Ofi 28 


434  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

stores.  Contemporary  cop}'.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  Committee  to  Washington,  1TSO,  June  24. 

92,  231) 

The  original  letter  was  signed  by  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JuNE  23  (quarters.      Morristown.     Circular    letter   to   the 

States.  Urging  sending  forward  of  men  and 
supplies;  teams  for  removal  of  stores.  Contem 
porary  copy ;  attested  by  Abraham  Brasher.  2  pp. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  121 

The  paragraph  relating  to  teams  was  inserted  only  in  letter  sent  to 
Pennsylvania  and  New  Jersey.  The  original  letter  was  signed  by 
Mathews  and  Peabody 

1780  Washington,    George.      Morristown.      To   the   Board   of 

JUNE  24  War  [Philadelphia].     Commissions  for  the  Artif 

icer  regiment.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  l»3 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation.     Morris- 

JI-NK  24  town.     To  [George]  Washington    [Morristown]. 

Circular  to  states;  removal  of  stores.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Jno.  Mathews  and  Nathl.  Peabody.  1  p. 

92,  240 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  24  [Whippany,  New  Jersey].     Case  of  [Brig.]  Gen. 

[William]  Woodford.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stod- 
dert.  1  p.  Answered  July  5.*  95,  124 

1780  Clinton,  George.     Kingston  [New  York].     To   the  Com- 

JuNE24  mittee  [of  Cooperation,  Morristown].     Exertions 

of  New  York  to  comply  with  requisitions  for  men 
and  supplies.  Contemporary  copy,  3  pp.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  95,  127 

"Letter  was  addressed  to  Schuyler,  Mathews  and  Peabody. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Whippany  [New  Jersey].     To  [the 

JUNE  25  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Burning 

of  Springfield  by  the  enemy;  designs  against 
West  Point.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  June 
29.  Referred  to  Committee  of  Intelligence. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  95 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1890.    8,  320. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Whippany.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JUNE  25  [Philadelphia].     Stores  at  West  Point  and  Fish- 

kill;  prisoners  and  minor  matters.  Draft.  3pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  97 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  435 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  25  [George]  Washington  [Whippany,  New  Jerse}T], 

Transmitting  resolves  and  papers.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  2pp.  Acknowledged  July 
6,*  answered  July  10.*  95,  129 

1780  Greene,   W[illiam].     Providence.     To  Committee  of   CO- 

JUNE  25  operation  [Morristown].     Efforts  of  Rhode  Island 

to  furnish  men  and  supplies.  Contemporary  copy 
made  and  attested  by  Abraham  Brasher.  1  p. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  123 

1780  Washington,  George.     Ramapaugh  [New  Jersey].     To  the 

JUNE  27  Committee  of  Cooperation,  Morristown.     Mary 

land's  attempt  to  raise  an  additional  battalion; 
designs  of  the  energy.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

1780  A.     V,  pt.  II,  101 

Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head 
quarters.  Morristown.  To  Daniel  of  St.  Thomas 
Jenifer  and  Josiah  Beall,  Annapolis,  Maryland. 
Maryland's  propositions  respecting  the  requisi 
tions;  necessities  of  the  case.  Contemporary 
copy,  made  and  attested  by  Abraham  Brasher. 
2  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  139 

1780  Livingston,  William.    Turkey  [New  Jersey].    To[theCom- 

JUNE  28  mittee  of  Congress,  Morristown].     Measures  of 

New  Jersey  to  comply  with  the  requisition  for 
men  and   supplies.     Contemporary   copy,  made 
and  attested  by  Abraham  Brasher.     1  p.     Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  95,  137 
1780              Washington,  George.     Ramapaugh.     To  [Robert  R.  Liv- 
JuxE29                       ingston,  Philadelphia].     Removal  of  stores;  com 
mand  of  West  Point.     Auto,  draft.     2  pp. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  103 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    8,326. 

1780  Washington,    George.      Ramapaugh.      To   James   Henry 

JUNE  29  [Philadelphia].    Impossibility  of  detaching  troops 

to  southward.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
James  McIIenry.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  105 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JuNE  30  quarters.     Morristown.     To  [George]  Washing 

ton  [Ramapaugh].  The  circular  letter  to  States. 
L.  S.  of  Jno.  Mathews  and  Nathl.  Peabody.  1  p. 

92,  2M 


436  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Ely,  John  and  Others.  Long  Island.  To  [George]  Wash- 

JUNESO  ington  [Ramapaugh,  New  Jersey].  Their  ex 

change.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Aug.  24.  C.  C.  152,  9,  113 

[1780]  Jones,  Joseph.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George  Washington, 

[JUNE]  Morristown].  State  of  the  finances;  new  bills; 

relinquishment  of  power  by  Congress  to  the 
States;  prevalent  fear  of  offending  States;  exer 
tions  of  the  Philadelphia  merchants  and  bankers 
to  supply  army;  reinforcements  for  the  south. 
A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  38,  308 

1780  Washington,  George.  Bergen  County  [New  Jersey].  To 

JULY  4  the  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].  Brig.  Gen. 

[Henry]  Knox's  estimate  of  artillery  stores  wanted 
for  coming  campaign.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  107 

1780  Virginia,  Officers  of  the  Line.     Return  of  Continental  offi- 

JULY  4  cers  now  in  Virginia0    Tabular  statement.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  James   McHenry.     Enclosed 

in  Washington   to   the   President  of   Congress, 

1780,  July  22.  C.  C.     152,  9,  51 

1780  Washington,  George.  Near  Passaic  Falls  [New  Jersey]. 

JULY  5  To  [the  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia].  Commis 

sions  in  the  New  Jersey  line;  minor  matters. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  109 

1780  Washington,  George.  [Near  Passaic  Falls.]  To  Sir  Henry 

JULY  5  Clinton  [New  York].  Transmitting  copy  of  his 

letter  to  Baron  von  Knyphausen.  Contempo- 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  1780,  Aug.  24.  C.C.  152,  9,  125 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JULY  5  quarters.  Morristown.  To  [George]  Washing 

ton  [near  Passaic  Falls].  Transmitting  letters. 
L.  S.  of  Jno.  Mathews  and  Nathl.  Peabody. 
1  p.  92,  261 

1780  Washington,  George.     Near  Passaic  Falls.     To  the  Presi- 

JULY  6  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Movements  of 

enemy;  failure    of    the    recruiting;  news    from 

Europe.      Draft.      2    pp.      In    handwriting    of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  113 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  437 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Preakness,  New  Jersey.]     To  the 

JULY  6  Board  of   War  [Philadelphia].     Need   of   arms. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 

Harrison.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  115 

1780  Anonymous.     Martinique.     Intelligence  of  French  expedi- 

JULY  7  tion  against  Jamaica.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1780,  Aug.  7.  95,  234 

1780  Washington,  George.  Col.  Dey's,  Bergen  County  [Preak- 

JULY  8  ness].  To  [the  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia]. 

Need  of  shot  and  shells.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  James  McHenry.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  117 

1780  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washington 

[Preakness].  Commission  for  Maj.  [John]  Jame 
son.  A.  L.  S.  of  William  Grayson.  2  pp.  An 
swered  July  15.*  95,  143 

1780  Washington,  George.  Near  Passaic  [Preakness].  To  [the 

JULY  10  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Inquiry 

into  Maj.  Gen.  [Benjamin]  Lincoln's  conduct;  ex 
change  of  prisoners.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  July  17.  Referred  to  Bee,  Lovell  and 
Scott.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  119 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  338. 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Preakness.]     To  the  President  of 

JULY  10  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Association   of    mer 

chants  to  supply  the  army ;  need  of  tents.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read 
in  Congress,  July  13.  Referred,  part  to  Commit 
tee  to  confer  with  inspectors  and  directors  of 
proposed  bank,  remainder  to  delegates  New 
Hampshire,  Massachusetts,  Rhode  Island  and 
Connecticut.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  123 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  336. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JuLY  10  quarters.     Preakness.     To  Philadelphia  citizens. 

Need  of  flour  and  tents.     Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  147 

The  original  letter  was  signed  by  Schuyler  and  Peabody. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JULY  10  quarters.     Preakness.     Circular  letter   to  Dela 

ware,  Pennsylvania,  Maryland  and  Virginia. 
Forming  magazine  of  short  forage  in  vicinity  of 
Hudson  river.  Contemporary  copy.  Ip.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  95,  148 


438  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JULY  10  quarters.     Preakness.     To  the  President  of  Con 

gress  [Philadelphia].  Forage  and  tents;  flour; 
sand  bags  and  knapsacks;  quartermaster  general's 
department.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  95,  149 

The  original  letter  of  this  and  the  preceding  entry  was  signed  by 
Schuyler  and  Peabody. 

1780  Board  of  Admiralty.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JULY  11  ington  [Preakness].     Capt.  [Abraham]  Van  Dyke 

to  command  marines;  Madeira  wine.  L.  8.  of 
Francis  Lewis.  2  pp.  Answered  July  18.* 

92,  265 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  11  [Preakness].     Difficulties  in  procuring  ordnance 

supplies;  shot,  shell  and  powder.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.  3  pp.  Answered  July  18.* 

95,  117 

1780  Board  of  War.    [Philadelphia.]    Return  of  ordnance  stores 

JULY  11  on  hand  and  demanded  by  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Henry] 

Knox.  A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.  2  pp. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  119 

1780  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     Proceedings.     Report  on  a 

JULY  11  system   of   promotion   in   the   Army.     Contem 

porary  copy,  made  and  attested  by  Benjamin 
Stoddert.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1780,  July  28.  95,  208 

1780  Continental  Army,  General  officers.     Preakness.     Memo- 

JULY  11  rial   to   Congress  [Philadelphia].     Distresses   of 

army;  depreciation  of  pay;  pensions.  Contem 
porary  copy.  4:  pp.  Signed  by  Greene,  Stirling 
and  Wayne  with  copies  of  12  other  signatures. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  152 

1780  [Greene,  Nathanael  and  Others.]     Preakness.     To  [Com- 

JULY  11  mitteeof  Cooperation,  Preakness].    Transmitting 

copy  of  memorial  to  Congress.  A.  L.  of  Greene. 
1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  Signatures 
are  missing.  95,  151 

1780  Washington,  George.    [Preakness.]    To  Abraham  Skinner 

JULY  12  [Preakness].      Exchange   of   prisoners;   officers, 

etc.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Richard  Kidd<jr  Meade.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Aug.  24.  C.  C.  '  152,  9,  109 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  439 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Preakness.]     To  the  Committee  of 

JULY  13  Cooperation  [Preakness].     Report  of  arrival  of 

the  French;  need  of  reenforcements.  Draft.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  125 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  344, 
note. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JULY  13  quarters.     Preakness.     To   Prest.   Joseph  Reed 

[Philadelphia].  Negligence  of  Pennsylvania;  urg 
ing  compliance  with  requisitions.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

95,  154 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JrLY  13  quarters.     Preakness.     To  the  President  of  Con 

gress  [Philadelphia].  Pennsylvania's  inattention 
and  negligence.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  156 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JuLY  13  quarters.      Preakness.      Circular    letter    to    the 

States.  Urging  fulfilment  of  requisitions.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  95,  158 

The  originals  of  this  and  the  two  preceding  entries  were  signed  by 
Sohuyler  and  Peabody. 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    the    President 

JULY  14  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Arrival  of  French 

at     Xewport ;    Inspector-General's     department. 

Draft.     1  p.     In     handwriting     of     Alexander 

Hamilton.     Read  in  Congress,  July  IT. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  12T 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    8,343. 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  14  [George]    Washington    [Preakness].     Exchange 

of  Brig.  Gen.  Duportail.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     15,  51 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    [the   President 

JULY  15  of  Congress,   Philadelphia].     Need   of  hospital 

supplies.      Draft.      1    p.      In    handwriting    of 

Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  July  18. 

Referred  to  Medical  Committee. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  141 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    [the   President 

JuLYl5  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].     Arrival    of    Ad 

miral   Graves's   squadron;   relative   strength   of 


440  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

French  and  English.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress, 
July  18.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  139 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    the    President 

JULY  15  of    Congress    [Philadelphia].     Result    of    court 

martial  of  Dr.  [William]  Shippen  [jr.].  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Har 
rison.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  143 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    the    Board    of 

JULY  15  War      [Philadelphia].       Promotion     of     Maj. 

[John]  Jameson.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  145 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  15  [George]  Washington  [Preakness].     Arrival  of 

French  fleet;  tents.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunting- 
ton.  1  p.  95,  159 

1780  Putnam,    Israel.     Peekskill.     To    [the    Board    of    War, 

JULY  16  Philadelphia].     Returns   of   troops   and   stores. 

Contemporary  cop}7.  Transmitted  to  Washing 
ton.  95,  194 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    the    Board    of 

JULY  17  War  [Philadelphia].     Promotions  in  the  Jersey 

regiments.     Draft.     1    p.     In    handwriting    of 

Robert  Hanson  Harrison.         A.     V,  pt.  II,  147 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JULY  17  ton  [Preakness].     Brevet  to  Marquis  de  Vienne. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     1  p. 

95,  164 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JULY  17  ton    [Preakness].     Application    for    arms    and 

cartouche  boxes.     A.  L.  S.  of  William  Grayson. 

2  pp.  95^  1G6 

1780  Washington,   George.     [Preakness.]     To   the   Committee 

JULY  18  [of  Cooperation],  in  camp.     Claim  of  Connecti 

cut  and  Massachusetts  to  certain  of  the  Addi 
tional  Continental  regiments.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  149 

1780  Washington,     George.     Preakness.     To     the     Board     of 

JULY  18  War  [Philadelphia].     Danger  of  failure  of  co 

operative  plans  from  lack  of  supplies.  Draft, 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  151 


WRITIfG   OF   TENCH   TILGHMAN. 


:&0 

JL-L 


*ashiiK  ;«•:-.  George.  |Tr- -.i 
rt'.-.r  jPhiladclpJ-.i:! 
,  John  ]  Jameson,  j 
;<>g  of  Robert  liar 

Continental     Congress.      IVoMti-  •',{ 

[George]   AYash!iigt->i:      I      -,t 
French   flc.et:   te:its.      i      l- 
toit.      1   p. 

1780  Putnam,    Israel.     IV-kskill.     To 

JULY  16  riiil:uk-lphiji|.     Rotui  , 

Contemporary  i.-opy.      I  r;  -^ 
ton. 

1780  Washing^. M ^0)JVT •  H  ^WB'T i •  ^ O  r/1 1 T m 

.ItM.Y  17  V:);-      ]'!,;'.,   !,-.|i,),i-.i 


1780 

Jl'I.V    '  y    I       ,,    ,     -;  !-•',..: 

A      f,.    >.   of  '1  ';lll- 

1780  Board  of  War      :  rinuulclphiu.  j     To  j  <  Joorge]  Wi 

ton    [Preakness].     Application    for 
cartouche  hoxrs.     A.  L,  s.  <  ,'  \\ 'ijliani  (> 
2  pp. 

1780  Washing-ton,   (ioor^e.     [PreakiH'^.        I'o    the    Con 

J'"LY  is  I  of  Cooperation],  in  camp.        !}ji::i  <> 

cut  and  Massachusetts  lo  re  (mn  of  the 

tional    Continental    refill!'-:!'. 

In  handwriting  of  Kolx-n   !I.     •<•>.   H:ir-n 

A       \  .  pi 

1780  Washington.     George.     Preakness.     'i'<  .Kuard     of 

JrLY  is  War  [Philadelphia].     .D.injyo.          F.-filuro  of  co 

operative   plans  from  lac!-    oi    -i.i.piio-..     i.;r:iM. 
2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Ah  ,:<-   !cr  I  la  mil  !<  •« 

\.  .11.  J51 


/,   <c ,, .  <  /<,:,<  //: 


f  . , . , 

/ 


'•ZJC-^*,* 


>»',, 
^ 


7 


^'      OF  THE 

UNIVERSITY 


, 

/ 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  441 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    the    Board    of 

JULY  18  Admiralty     [Philadelphia].       Case     of     Capt. 

[Abraham]  Van  Dyke.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  151a 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JULY  1:  quarters.     Preakness.     To     the     President     [of 

Congress,  Philadelphia].  Cooperation  with  the 
French;  history  of  the  Committee's  efforts  and 
exertions;  efforts  of  the  states;  the  present  situ 
ation  ;  stores ;  difficulties  in  the  army ;  subsist 
ence  of  officers;  foreigners;  estimates  of  sup 
plies  ;  forage ;  complaint  of  Pennsylvania ;  oper 
ations  of  commander  in  chief  limited  to  United 
States.  Contemporary  copy  by  Abraham  Bra 
sher.  14  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

95,  168 

The  original  letter  was  signed  by  Schuyler  and  Peabody. 

1780  Washington,    George.     Bergen    County.     To    Maj.    Gen. 

JULY  19  [Nathanael]    Greene    [Preakness].     Arrival    of 

French    at    Newport;    supplies    for    campaign. 

Contemporary   copy.       2  pp..     Transmitted  to 

Congress.  95,  175 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y. '  1890.    8,  349. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Returns  from  Maj.  Gen. 

JULY  19  [Israel]     Putnam.     Contemporary     copy    made 

and  attested  by  Richard  Peters.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  95,  19 i 

1780  Clinton,    [Sir]    H[enry].     [New    York.]     To    [George] 

JULY  19  Washington      [Preakness].       Appointment     of 

agents  for  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  1 
p.  In  handwriting  of  George  Lewis?  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Aug.  24.  C.  C.  152,  9,  127 
1780  Loring,  Joshua.  New  York.  To  [Abraham]  Skinner 
JULY  19  [Preakness,  New  Jersey].  Negotiations  for  ex 
change  of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Aug.  24.  C.  C.  152,  9,  111 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    [the   President 

JULY  20  of     Congress,     Philadelphia].       Force     of    the 

French.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
James  McHenry.  Read  in  Congress,  July  24. 

A.     V,  pt,  II,  155 


442  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Washington,    George.     [Preakness.]     To    [the   President 

JULY  20  of    Congress,     Philadelphia].      Resignation     of 

Brig.  Gen.  [William]  Maxwell.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress  July  25.  Referred  to  Board 
of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  15?,, 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JULY  20  quarters.     Preakness.     To    [George]    Washing 

ton  [Preakness].  Clothing  of  troops.  L.  S.  of 
Ph.  Schuyler  and  Xathl.  Peabody.  1  p. 

92,,  270 

[1780]  G-reene,    Xathanael.     Estimate    of    teams    necessary    for 

[JULY  20]  transportation     between     Trenton     and     Dobbs 

Ferry.  D.  S.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washing 
ton  by  the  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head 
quarters.  Copy  sent  Congress  July  23.  95,  179 

1780  Greene,    Xathanael.     Preakness.     To    the    Committee    of 

JULY  20  Cooperation    [Preakness].     Teams  required   for 

transporting  stores;  money  necessary.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington,  and  copy 
sent  Congress.  95,  181 

1780  Maxwell,  William.     Preakness.     To   [George]    Washing- 

JULY  20  £on     [Preakness].     Resignation.     Contemporary 

copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1780,  July  20. 

C.  C.     152,  9.  37 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JULY  21  quarters.     Preakness.     To  Maj.   Gen.    [Xathan 

ael]  Greene  [Preakness].  Problem  of  transpor 
tation  of  stores ;  requisitions  on  the  States.  Auto, 
draft  signed  by  Schuyler  and  signed  also  by  him 
for  Peabody.  C  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washing 
ton  and  copy  sent  Congress,  July  23.  95,  183 
1780  Greene,  Xath[anael].  Preakness.  To  Committee  of  CO- 

JULY  21  operation  [Preakness].     Transportation  of  sup 

plies.     L.    S.     2    pp.     Transmitted    to    Wash 
ington,  and  copy  sent  Congress.  95,  18G 
1780              Washington,  George.     Preakness.     To  [the  President  of 
JULY  22                       Congress,  Philadelphia].     Xecessity  of  exertion 
on  part  of  States  in  furnishing  supplies,  forage 
and    transportation.     Draft.     3    pp.     In    hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read  in  Con- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  443 

gress  July  31.  Referred  to  S.  Adams,  McKean, 
Sherman,  Laurens,  and  Clark.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  161 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  354. 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Preakness.]     To  [the  President  of 

Jt-'LY  22  Congress,   Philadelphia].     Troops  to  be  raised 

by  Virginia  and  arrangement  of  officers;  ex 
change  of  Duportail.  Draft.  .3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in 
Congress,  July  26.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 
"  Nothing  to  be  done  by  the  Board." 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  1ST 

[1780]  [Washington,   George.]      [Preakness.]      Arrangement   of 

[JULY  22?]  Virginia  officers  for  the  5,000  drafts  to  be  raised. 

4    pp.     In    handwriting    of    Richard    Kidder 
Meade.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1780,  July  22.    C.  C.    152,  9,  53 
1780  Washington,  George.     To  Joseph  Jones   [Philadelphia]. 

JULY  22  Promotion    [of   Col.   Daniel   Morgan] ;   case   of 

[Maj.  Gen.  Adam]  Stephen'  [Britain's  naval 
power  and  resources  compared  with  France  and 
Spain's].  Auto,  draft  signed.  3  pp. 

P.     II,  135 

The  part  in  brackets  was  supplied,  in  accordance  with  note  in  the 
above  entry,  from  a  letter  to  Joseph  Reed,  1780,  May  25,  not  included 
in  this  calendar. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  356  and  294. 

[1780]  Gist,    Nathaniel.     [Preakness?]     Return    of    officers    of 

[JULY  22?]  regiment.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 

phreys.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1780,  July  22.  C.  C.  152,  0,  57 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JULY  23  quarters.     Preakness.     To     [the     President     of 

Congress,  Philadelphia].  Memorial  of  General 
Officers  to  Congress;  papers  respecting  trans 
portation  of  stores ;  exertions  of  Xew  Jersey,  New 
Hampshire,  and  Maryland;  miscellaneous  ar 
rangements.  Auto,  draft  signed  of  Schuyler 
and  signed  also  by  him  for  Mathews  and  Pea- 
body.  5  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

95,  188 

1780  [Washington,    George.]       [Preakness.]       To     [Abraham 

Ji'LY24  Skinner,    Preakness].     Negotiations    and    basis 

for  exchange  of  prisoners.     Contemporary  copy. 

2    pp.     In    handwriting    of    Richard    Kidder 


444  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

Meade.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1780,  Aug.  24. 

C.  C.    152,  9,  115 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Procuring  shot  and  shell. 

JULY  24  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1780,  July  26.  95,  203 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Procuring  shot  and  shell. 

JuLY24  A.  D.  S.  of  George  Bond.     Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1780,  July  27.       95,  207 
1780  Board  of  War.     Estimate  of  supplies  for  service  of  cannon 

JULY  24  and  mortars.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 

to  Washington,  1780,  July  27.  95,  209 

1780  Board  of  War.     Return  of  shells,  shot  and  powder  in  pos- 

^ULY  2  session  the  United  States ;    deficiencies.     Tabu 

lar  statement.  A.  D.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780, 
July  27.  95,  210 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Money  for  procuring  shot 

JrLY  25  and  shell.     A.  D.  S.  of  George  Bond.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780,  July  27. 

95^,  207 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Election  of  Charles  Pet- 

JuLY'25  tit  Asst.  Quartermaster-General;  resignation  of 

Brig.  Gen.  William  Maxwell.  Contemporary 
copy  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington. 
1780,  July  26.  95,  201 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Preakness.]     To  [the  President  of 

JULY  26  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Waj^ne's    attack    on 

block   house   at   Bergen   Point.     Draft.     2    pp. 
In  handwriting  of    Tench  Tilghman.     Referred 
to  Committee  of  Intelligence.     A.     V,  pt.  II.  165 
1780  Washington,  George.      [Preakness.]     To  Maj.  Gen.  Xa- 

JuLY26  thanael  Greene  [Preakness].    Transmitting  plan 

for  conducting  the  Quartermaster-General's  De 
partment.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  George  Lewis  ?  Transmitted  to  Con 
gress.  C.  C.  152,  9,  59 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Preakness.]     To  Sir  Henry  Clin- 

26  ton   [New  York].     Appointment  of  agents  for 

prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  445 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  17SO, 
Aug.  24.  C.  C.  152,  9,  129 

1780  Washington,    George.       [Preakness.]       Propositions    re- 

JULY  26  specting  agents  to  be  appointed  for  prisoners ; 

duties,     powers.     Contemporary     copy.     2     pp. 
In   handwriting   of   Robert   Hanson    Harrison. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Aug.  24.  C.  C.     152,  9,  131 
1780              Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 
JULY  26                        [George]   Washington   [Preakness].     Transmit 
ting     resolves;     naval     cooperation     with     the 
French.     L.   S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     2  pp. 
Answered  Aug.  3.*  95,  197 
1780              Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Naval  cooperation  with 
JuLY  26                       the    French.     Contemporary   copy,   attested    by 
Charles  Thomson.    2  pp.    Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  July  26. 

95, 199 

1780  Washington,   George.     Preakness.     To  the  President  of 

JULY  27  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Enemy's    intentions 

against  the  French  at  Rhode  Island.     Draft.     1 

p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read 

in  Congress,  July  29.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  167 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Cooperation  at  Head- 

JLTLY  27  quarters.    Preakness.    To  the  President  of  Con 

gress  [Philadelphia].  Resignation  of  the  Quar 
termaster-General  [Ma  j .  Gen.  Nathanael 
Greene] .  Contemporary  copy  of  L.  S.  of  Schuy- 
ler,  Matthews  and  Peabody.  1  p.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  95,  204 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

J°LY27  ton    [Preakness].     Ordnance    stores;    furnaces; 

powder  supply;  stores  for  French.     A.  L.  S.  of 

Timothy  Pickering,  jr.     3  pp.     Answered  Aug. 

3.*  95,  206 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George  Washing- 

JuLv28  ton,  Preakness].     Difficulties  in  arrangement  of 

the  Jersey  Line.    A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.    1  p. 

Answered  Aug.  14.*  95,  204 

1780  Forrest,    U[riah].     Annapolis    [Maryland].     Court-mar- 

JULY  28  tial  of  a  recruiting  officer.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780, 
Aug.  9.  95,  245 


446  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Washington,  George.     Paramus  [Xew  Jersey].     To  [the 

Jn.Y  30  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Difficul 

ties  in  the  Quartermaster-General's  Department. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,Aug.  1.  Referred 
to  Henry.  McKean,  Ward,  J.  Jones  and  Inger- 
sol.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  169 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.     8,  363. 

1780  Washing-ton,  George.     [Preakness.]     Plan  for  establish- 

JULY  meiit    of    the    Inspector-General's    Department. 

Officers  and  their  duties.  Draft.  10  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1T80,  July  14.  Read  in  Congress,  July  17. 
"  To  be  considered  on  Thursday  next." 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  133 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Removing  restriction  on 

AUG.  2  Commander-in-chief.     Contemporary    copy,    at 

tested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Aug.  3.  95,  221 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Arc;.  2  ton  [Peekskill,  New  York].     Location  of  maga 

zines.  A.  L.  S.  of  William  Grayson.  1  p. 
Answered  Aug.  14.*  95,  218 

1780  Pennsylvania,   Council.     Proceedings  on   case  of  sundry 

AUG.  2  artificers   of    Capt.    [Isaac]    Coren's    company : 

recommendations.  A.  D.  S.  of  James  Trimble. 
4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  Aug.  14.  95,  254 

1780  Washington,    George.     Peekskill    [New    York].     To   the 

AUG.  3  President   of   Congress    [Philadelphia].     Move 

ments  of  army  in  consequence  of  Sir  Henry 
Clinton's  actions.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  7.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  171 

1780  Washington,  George.     Peekskill.     To  the  Board  of  War 

AuG-  3  [Philadelphia].     Great  need  of  shot,  shells  and 

artillery  stores.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  173 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  3  [George]    Washington    [Peekskill].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 
Answered  Aug.  20.*  95,  219 


COKRESPONDENCE    OF    GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  447 

1780  Loring,   Joshua.     Xew    York.     To    [Abraham]    Skinner 

AUG.  4  [Peekskill?].       Exchange   of   Duportail;    Maj. 

Gen.  (Benjamin]  Lincoln's  case;  negotiations. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress.  1780,  Aug.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  133 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  5  [George]    Washington    [Peekskill].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  cooperative  measures  with  the 
French;  requisitions  on  States.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  Aug.  20.* 

95,  228 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Election  of  Timothy  Pick- 

AUG.  5  ering  [jr.]  Quartermaster  General.     Contempo 

rary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1780,  Aug.  5.  95,  224 

1780  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     Attempt   on   British   in 

AUG.  5  South  Carolina  and  Georgia ;  cooperation  with 

French  or  Spanish;  Virginia  recruits.  Contem 
porary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington  1780,  Aug.  5.  95,  22C> 

1780  Washington,  George.     [On  march  toward  Kings  bridge, 

Aro.  6  Xew    York.]     To    [the    Board    of    Admiralty, 

Philadelphia].  Command  of  the  Continental 
frigates.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  V,  pt.  II.  175 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing 

AUG.  6  ton  [en  route  to  Tappan].     Supplies  to  be  fur 

nished  by  James  White;  field  armourer.  A.  L. 
S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  95,  230 

1780  Prisoners,    American.     State    of,    at    Charleston,    South 

Aufl-  6  Carolina.     Transcript.     Enclosed    in    Washing 

ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Dec.  8. 

C.  C.     169,  7,  357 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AuG-  7  [George]    Washington    [near   Clarkstown,   Xew 

York].  Transmitting  intelligence  of  French 
troops  from  Martinique.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunt 
ington.  1  p.  Answered  Aug.  20.*  95,  232 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Exchange  of  officers;  sub- 

AuG-  7  sistence  and  clothing  for  officers  in  hands  of  the 


448  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

enemy;  commissary  of  prisoners  within  enemy's 
lines;  volunteer  cavalry  in  the  south.  Contem 
porary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington  1780,  Aug.  9.  95,  241 

1780  Reed,  Joseph.  Philadelphia.  To  the  President  of  Con- 

AUG.  7  gress  [Philadelphia].  Transmitting  papers  re 

specting  artificers.  L.  S.  1  p.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Aug.  9.  Referred  to  Board  of  War.  En 
closed  in  Board  to  Washington,  1780,  Aug.  14. 

95,  252 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  8  ton    [Tappan,   New    York].     Supplies    for   the 

army;   clothing.     A.  L.   S.  of  Richard  Peters. 

2  pp.     Answered  Aug.  14.*  95,  236 

1780  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  8  ton  [Tappan].  Case  of  Lts.  [Samuel]  Leonard, 

[John]  Thompson  and  Ensign  [John}]  Law 
rence.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert.  1  p. 
Answered  Aug.  14.*  95,  237 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Report  of  Board  of  War 

AUG.  8  on  pensioning  of  officers.     Contemporary  copy. 

attested  by  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 

Aug.  9.  95,  243 

1780  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

AUG.  9  [George]  Washington  [Tappan].  Transmit 

ting  resolves;  exchange  of  officers;  subsistence 
of  American  prisoners;  volunteer  light-horse  in 
the  south.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  3  pp. 
Answered  Aug.  24.*  95,  239 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  9  ton  [Tappan].     Transmitting  letter  of  Lt.  Col. 

TJ[riah]   Forrest.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stod 
dert.     1  p.     Answered  Aug.  31.*  95,  245 
1780               Skinner,  Abraham.     [Tappan,  New  York.]    To  [George] 
AUG.  9                         Washington  [Tappan].    Exchange  negotiations. 
Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.     Enclosed  in  Washington   to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Aug.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  117 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Reimbursement  of  officers' 

AUG.  12  depreciated   pay.     A.   D.    S.   of   George    Bond. 

1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  95,  247 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  449 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Memorial  of  the  General 

AUG.  12  Officers.     Reimbursement  for  depreciated  pay; 

rations;  land  gratuities.  Contemporary  copy, 
attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Aug.  28.  Published  to  Army  in  General  Orders 
of  Sept.  5.  95,  249 

1780  W[ashingto]n.    G[eorge].     Orangetown    [New    Jersey]. 

-^-G.  13  To  [Joseph  Jones,  Philadelphia].     [Maj.]  Gen. 

[Xathanael]  Greene's  resignation  as  Quarter 
master  General;  contemplated  action  of  Con 
gress.  Auto,  draft  signed.  3  pp.  Part  in 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

P.     II,  141 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  378. 

1780  Washington,    George.     Orangetown.     To    the    Board    of 

AuG-  14  War     [Philadelphia].     Supplies     needed     and 

minor  matters.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  177 

1780  Board  of  Admiralty.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

AUG.  14  Ington  [Xewburgh].     Movements  of  the  Conti 

nental  frigates.     L.  S.  of  Francis  Lewis.     1  p. 

92,  280 

1780  Eoard  of  War.    [Philadelphia.]    Return  of  military  stores 

AUG.  14  furnished  the  2d  Delaware  Regiment.     A.  D.  S. 

of  Joseph  Carleton.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board  of 

War  to  Washington,  1780,  Aug.  14.  95,  261 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington 

AUG.  14  [Orangetown].     Annexing  companies  to  Proc 

ter's  regiment:  arms  of  Delaware  levies.  L.  S. 
of  William  Grayson.  1  p.  95,  251 

1780  Washington,   George.     Orangetown.     To   the   Board   of 

AUG.  15  Admiralty  [Philadelphia].     Frigates  for  use  of 

the  French.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  179 

1780  Elaine,  Ephraim.     Tappan   [New  York].     To  [George] 

AUG-  !5  Washington    [Orangetown].     Exhausted  maga 

zines;  lack  of  supplies;  new  commissaries. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Aug.  17. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  73 
28632— 06 29 


450  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Sumter,  Thomas.  Wateree  Ferry  [South  Carolina].  To 

AUG.  15  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates  [near  Camclen]. 

Seizure  of  the  Wateree  fords.  Contemporary 
copy  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780, 
Aug.  31.  95,  289 

1780  Washington,  George.     Orangetown.     To  [the  Committee 

AUG.  17  of     Cooperation,     in     camp].     Deficiencies     of 

states  in  supplying  troops;  lack  of  provisions, 

forage.      Draft.      0    pp.      In    handwriting    of 

Alexander  Hamilton.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  181 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  3S3. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Order.     Release  of  Dr.  W[illiam] 

AUG.  18  Shippen  [jr.]  from  arrest.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1780,  Aug.  24.           95,  275 
1780  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Co-operation  at  Head- 

AUG.  19  quarters.    Tappan.    Circular  letter  to  the  States. 

Urging  action ;  deficiency  in  men,  supplies  etc. 
Contemporary  copy.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Abraham  Brasher.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

95,  267 

1780  Washington,  George.    Orangetown.    To  [the  President  of 

AUG.  20  Congress,    Philadelphia].      Lack    of    supplies; 

militia  ;  necessity  of  a  draft ;  Continental  money ; 
promotions,  half  pay,  etc.  Draft.  13  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in 
Congress,  Aug.  28.  Referred  to  Adams,  J.  Jones, 
McKean,  Scott  and  Cornell.  A.  V.  pt.  II.  187 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1S90.    8,  386. 

1780  Gates,    Horatio.     Hillsborough     [Xorth    Carolina].     To 

AUG.  20  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    De 

feat  at  Camclen.    Contemporary  copy,  by  Charles 
Thomson.    4  pp.    Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1780.  Aug.  31.          95,287 
1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Punishment  for  destruc- 

AUG.  22  tion,  embezzlement  etc.  of  military  stores.     Con 

temporary  copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Aug.  24.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  Sept.  C>. 

95,  273 

[1780]  [Adams,   John.]      [Amsterdam.]     To    [the   President   of 

[AUG.  23]  Congress,   Philadelphia].     Prosecution   of  War 

on   the   part   of   Britain.     [Extract   of   letter.] 


COERESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  451 

1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Charles  Thomson.  En 
dorsed  by  Charles  Morse :  "  For  Genl.  Washing 
ton."  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1781,  Jan.  2.  97,  278 

1780  Washington,   George.     "  Miles  from  F.  Lee.''   [Teaneck, 

Arci.  24  New  Jersey.]     To   [the  President  of  Congress, 

Philadelphia].  Exchange  of  officers;  Commis 
sary  of  prisoners  in  New  York;  lack  of  meat. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Sept.  4. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  201 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Arc;.  24  [George]    Washington    [Teaneck,  New  Jersey]. 

Transmitting  resolves.     L.  S,  of  Samuel  Hunt- 

ington.     1  p.  95,  271 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Ration  allowance  of  of- 

AUG.  24  ficers;    half-pay    and    pensions.     Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1780,  Aug.  28.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders, 
Sept.  5.  95,  283 

1780  Board  of  War.       [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Arc;.  25  ton  [Teaneck].     Commissions  for  Moylan's  and 

Webb's  regiments.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stod- 
dert.  1  p.  Answered  Sept.  5.*  95,  277 

1780  Washington,  George.     Near  Liberty  Pole   [Tavern,  Tea- 

ALG-  2~  neck].     Circular   letter  to   the   States.     Failure 

of  supplies;  distress  of  army;  urgency  of  case. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Aug.  28. 

C.  C.     152,  1),  143 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1S90.    8,  410. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Liberty  Pole    [Tavern.  Teaneck]. 

AI-G.  28  To   the   President   of   Congress    [Philadelphia]. 

Lack  of  provisions;  no  hope  of  accomplishing 
anything  this  campaign.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in 
Congress  Sept.  4.  Referred  to  Committee  on 
letter  of  Aug.  20.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  205 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1S90.    8,  416. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Liberty  Pole.     To  Col.  [William] 

AUG.  28  Malcom,    Dobbs    Ferry.      Ordering   New    York 

brigade  to  Albany.     L.  S.  2  pp.     In  handwrit- 


452  LIBRARY    OF    COXGRESS 

ing  of  David  Humphreys.  Transmitted  to  Con 
gress.  C.  C.  152,  9,  135 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AuG-  28  [George]  Washington  [Teaheck] .    Transmitting 

resolves;  intelligence  from  the  Southward.     L. 

S.  of  Samuel  Huntingdon.    1  p.    Answered  Sept. 

G.*  95,  281 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  28  ton   [Teaneck].     Lack  of  list  of  officers  of  the 

army.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert.     '2  pp. 

Answered  Sept.  5.*  95,  -279 

1780  Harrison,  R[obert]  H[anson].     Liberty  Pole  [Teaneck]. 

AUG.  29  To   [the  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia].     Com 

missions  for  officers.  Auto  draft.  Signed.  1 
p.  A.  V.  pt.  IT,  207 

1780  Washington,    George.     "  In    the    vicinity   of    Fort    Lee " 

AUG.  31  [Teaneck].     To  the   Board  of  War   [Philadel 

phia].  Minor  military  matters.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  209 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  31  [George]     Washington    [Teaneck].     Defeat    of 

Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  Sep.  6.* 

95,  285 

1780  Board     of     Admiralty.      [Philadelphia.]      To     [George] 

AUG.  31  Washington    [Teaneck].     Movements  of   Conti 

nental  frigates.      Marine  Committee  Letter-book. 
1780  Armstrong,    John.     Philadelphia.     To    [George]    Wash- 

Afo.  31  ington  [Teaneck].     Xews  from  the  West  Indies 

and  the  defeat  at  Camden.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

41,  182 

[1780]  Jones,   Joseph.     [Philadelphia.]     To    [George  Washing- 

[AUG-]  ton,  Teaneck?].     Necessity  of  exertion  in  coop 

erating  with  the  French ;  campaign  in  the  south ; 
conditions  in  that  quarter;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Xa- 
thanael]  Greene  and  the  Quartermaster's  De 
partment  ;  projection  matters.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp. 

41,  192 

[1780]  Prisoners,   British.     Plan   proposed   for  exchanging  two 

[AUG?]  divisions     of     Convention     troops.     Transcript. 

Enclosed   in   Washington   to   the   President   of 

Congress,  1780,  Dec.  8.  C.  C.     169,  7,  357 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  453 

1780  Washington,  George.     Hackensack  Bridge  [Xew  Jersey]. 

SEP.  5  To  [the  Board  of  War.  Philadelphia].     Resolu 

tion  of  Congress  of  Aug.  12  respecting  pay  for 
officers,  land  grants  etc.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  211 

1780  Washington,  George.     Xear  Hackensack  Bridge.     To  the 

•<EP-  6  President    of    Congress    [Philadelphia].     Reim 

bursement  of  depreciated  pay  of  officers;  want 
of  meat.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress, 
Sep.  11.  Referred  to  Committee  on  letter  of 
Aug.  20.  A.  V.  pt.  II,  213 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  421. 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Hopper  House,]   Bergen  County 

SEP.  6  [Xew  Jersey].     To  the  Board  of  War   [Phila 

delphia].  Maryland  regiment  ordered  to  the 
Southward.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  if,  215 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

SEP-  6  [George]  Washington  [Hopper  House].    Trans 

mitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     15,  9G 

1780  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.     To   [George  Washington, 

^EI>-  6  Hopper    House].     Resignation    [of    Maj.    Gen. 

Xathanael  Greene]  and  affairs  of  the  Quarter 
master's  Department ;  operations  against  Xew 
York  on  the  South ;  permanent  army ;  Virginia's 
Ohio  lands.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  41,  303 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  7  ton  [Hopper  House].     Permission  from  British 

to  send  shirts  and  provisions  to  American  pris 
oners  at  Charleston.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
1  p.  Miscel. 

1780  [Andre,    John    Lewis.]     Xew    York.     To    Col.    [Elisha] 

SEP.  7  Sheldon  [Xew  Salem,  Xew  York].     Requesting 

permission  to  enter  American  lines.  Signed: 
John  Anderson.  In  proceedings  of  trial  of  An 
dre  1780,  Sep.  29. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.     7,  522. 

Washington,  George.  "  Liberty  Pole,  Bergen  County." 
To  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia]. 
Powers  granted  by  resolution  of  Aug.  5;  coop 
eration  with  French.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Con- 


454  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

gress  Aug.  12.  Referred  to  Committee  on  letter 
of  Aug.  20.  A.  V,  pt.  IT,  217 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.     1S90.     8,  425. 

,1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  8  [George]  Washington  [Hopper  House].    Trans 

mitting  intelligence  from  the  South.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  15,5)0 

1780  Howe,  R|obert].     New   Bridge    [near  Hackensack.  Xew 

SEP.  8  Jersey] .      To  [  George  Washington,  Tappan,  Xew 

York].  Resignation  of  Brig.  Gen.  [John] 
Xixon.  A.  L.  S.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Sep.  0.  Dated 
in  error  Aug.  8.  C.  C.  152,  9.  159 

1780  Uixon,    John.     Xew    Bridge.     To    Maj.    Gen.    [Robert] 

SKIJ-  8  Howe    [Xew   Bridge].     Resignation.     A.   L.    S. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1780,  Sep.  9.  /       C.  C.     152,  9,  101 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Hopper  House,]   Bergen  County. 

SEP.  9  To  the   President   of   Congress    [Philadelphia]. 

Clothing  for  troops,  and  minor  matters.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In    handwriting    of    Tench    Tilghman. 
Read   in   Congress   Sep.    12.     "  What   relates   to. 
clothing  Referred  to  the  board  of  War." 

1780  Washington,    George.      [Hopper   House.]     To   John   Ma 

HEP.  9  thews  [Philadelphia].     Xew  arrangement  of  the 

Medical  Line;  names  recommended.  Draft.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.  P.  II,  151 

Prink'd:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1890.     8,  428. 

1780  Board  of  War.      [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]   Washing- 

SEP.  9  ton  [Hopper  House].     Papers  to  be  sent  to  Brit 

ish  in  Xew  York;  Lt.  Connolty  Coan.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Benjamin  Stoddert.  1  p.  Answered  Sep. 
15.*  Miscel. 

1780  Washington,  G[eorge].     "  Xear  Hackensac  Xew  Bridge." 

SEP.  10  To   the   President   of   Congress    [Philadelphia]. 

Salt  beef  taken  in  the  Quebec  ships.  Auto,  draft 
signed.  1  p.  Read  in  Congress.  Sep.  14.  Re 
ferred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  Y,  pt.  IT,  221 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  12  [George]  Washington  [Hopper  House].    Trans 

mitting  resolves;  reenforcing  Southern  army. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  15,  98 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  455 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Hopper  House]   Bergen  County. 

SEP.  13  To   [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia]. 

Capt.  Hendricks  Solomon  and  the  Stockbridge 
Indians.  Draft.  Ip.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Referred  to  Board  of  War  to  take 
order.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  223 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1837.    7,203. 

17  0  Washington,    George.     [Hopper   House.]     To    Xathaniel 

SEP.  14  Peabody  [Philadelphia].     Xews  of  sailing  of  a 

French  fleet  for  America.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.*    V,  pt.  II,  225 

1780  Forman,   David.     Freehold    [New  Jersey].     To    [George 

SEP.  14  Washington,  Hackensack  Bridge].     Arrival   of 

Admiral  [George  Bridges]  Rodney  at  Sandy 
Hook;  troops  for  Xorth  Carolina.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress.  1780,  Sep.  1G. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  179 

1780  Washington,    George.     Xew    Bridge    [Hackensack].     To 

SEP.  15  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     De 

feat  in  Carolina  [Camden]  ;  militia;  supplies; 
conference  with  Comte  de  Rochambeau.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  18.  Referred  to  Com 
mittee  on  letter  of  Aug.  20.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  227 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1890.    8,440. 

1780  Washington,  George.  [Hackensack  Bridge.]  To  [the 

SEP.  15  Board  of  War.  Philadelphia].  Clothing  for 

American  prisoners  of  war;  minor  matters. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Han 
son  Harrison.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  231 

1780  Washington,  George.  [Hackensack  Bridge]  Bergen 

SEP.  15  County.  To  the  Georgia  delegates  in  Congress 

[Philadelphia],  Exchange  of  Lt.  Thomas  Mor 
ris.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  233 

Delegates:  Walter,  Telfair  and  Few. 

1780  Mathews,  John.      Philadelphia.      To   [George  Washing- 

SEP-  I5  ton.   Hackensack].     Xew   arrangement   of   Hos 

pital  department;  criticism  of  Congressional  ac 
tion;  character  of  members;  dilator}7  tactics  of 
committee  on  Washington's  letter.  A.  L.  S.  4 
pp.  42,  357 


456  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Washington,   George.      New   Bridge   [Hackensack] .     To 

SEP.  16  the     President     of     Congress     [Philadelphia]. 

Transmitting    intelligence.      Draft.      1    p.      In 
handwriting    of    Caleb    Gibbs.     Read    in    Con 
gress,  Sep.  18.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  235 
1780              Washington,   George.     Bergen   County.     To   Col.    [Wil- 
SEP.  16                        liamj     Malcom,    Albany.      Supplies    for    Fort 
Schuyler.      L.    S.      2    pp.      In    handwriting   of 
Tench  Tilghman.     Transmitted  to  Congress. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  181 

1780  Contingent     Congress,     President.      [Philadelphia.]      To 

SEP.  16  [George]  Washington  [Hopper House].     Trans 

mitting  resolves;  beef  supply  for  army.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  15,  108 

1780  Washington,]     G[eorge.]       [Hackensack    Bridge].      To 

SEP-  17  Abraham   Skinner    [Hackensack   Bridge].      In 

structions  governing  his  negotiations  for  ex 
change  of  prisoners:  Massachusetts  officers  pris 
oners  in  Canada.  Contemporary  copy.  5  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  Congress,  1T80,  Oct.  7. 

C/C.     152,9,185 

1780  Tilghman,     T[ench].       [Hackensack     Bridge]      Bergen 

SEP-  18  County.     To  the  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia]. 

Enclosing  passports  for  schooner  Blaz'/ny  Star. 
Auto,  draft  signed.       1  p.         A.     V.  pt.  II,  237 
1780  Puane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

SEP.  19  en  route  to  Hartford].     Hospital   department; 

permanent  army;  disaster  in  the  South  and  con 
duct  of  regular  troops;  centralization  of  govern 
ment.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  ^42,  120 
1780              Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 
SEP.  24                         [George]  Washington  [Litchfield,  Connecticut]. 
Transmitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.  "  15,  115 

1780  Mathews,  John.    Philadelphia.    To  [George  Washington, 

SEP.  24  Litchfield].     Action  of  Congress  to  fill  up  the 

army;  Mathews's  plan,  its  benefits  and  rejection. 
A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  43,  2 

1780  Andre,  John  [Lewis].     Salem  [Xew  Jersey].     To  George 

Washington  [Robinson  House,  Highlands].  De 
claring  his  identity  and  explaining  his  position. 
In  proceedings  of  trial  of  Maj.  Andre.  1780, 
Sep.  29. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,  531. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  457 

1780  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Plan  for  conducting  the 

SEP.  25  Inspector's  Department  of  the  Army.     Printed 

pamphlet.     6  pp.   and   title  page.     Printed  by 

Claypoole,  Phila.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

43,47 

1780  Arnold,  Benedict].     On  board  [H.  M.  S.]  Vulture.     To 

PEI>.  25  [George]  Washington  [Robinson  House].     Pro 

tection  for  Mrs.  Arnold ;  exculpation  of  Lt.  Col. 
[Richard]  Yarick,  Maj.  [David  S.]  Franks,  and 
Joshua  [Hett]  Smith.  Contemporary  copy.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1T80,  Oct.  7.  C.  C.  152,  9.  225 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,533. 

1780  Lincoln,  Benjamin.     [Tappan,  Xew  York.]     To  [George] 

SEP.  25  Washington  [Robinson  House.  Highlands].    Ex 

change  of  prisoners;  rights  of  privates.  Con 
temporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  7. 

C.  C.     152.  0.  195 

1780  Eobinson,    Beverly.      [H.   M.   S.]    Vulture,   off   Sinsinck 

SEP.  25  [Sing  Sing].     To  George  Washington   [Robin 

son  House] .  Andre's  release.  In  proceedings  of 
trial  of  Andre,  1779,  Sep.  29. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,533. 

1780  Washington,  George.    Robinson's  House,  Highlands  [Xew 

SEP.  26  York].     To  [the  President  of  Congress,  Phila 

delphia].  Arnold's  treason;  capture  of  Andre. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  30.  Referred 
to  Lovell,  Yan  Dyke,  and  Duane. 

A.    Y,  pt.  II.  239 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,455. 

1780  Arnold,  B[enedict].     Xew  York.     To  Sir  Henry  Clinton 

SEP.  26  [Xew  York].     Release  of  Andre.     In  proceed 

ings  of  trial  of  Andre.     1780,  Sep.  29. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,531. 

1780  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry].     Xew  York.     To  [George]  Wash- 

SEP.  26  ington    [Robinson   House].     Release   of   Andre. 

In  proceedings  of  trial  of  Andre.    1780.  Sep.  29. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,534. 

1780  Prisoners,  British  and  Hessian.     State  of.  at  Charlottes- 

SEP.  26  ville  Barracks  [Virginia].     Tabular  statement. 


458  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1780,  Dec.  8. 

C.  C.     169,  7.  355 

1780  Morris,  Robert.      Philadelphia.     To   [George  ]   Washing- 

SEP-28  ton    [Tappan].     Obligations  to  Andrew  Elliot; 

exchange  of  Capt.   [William]   Muir.     A.  L.  S. 

2  pp.     Answered  Oct.  11.  42,  -213 

1780  Washington,  George.    Tappan.    To  the  Board  of  General 

SEP.  29  Officers,   Tappan.     Instructions  regarding  Maj. 

[John  Lewis]    Andre.     In  proceedings  of  trial 

of  Andre.     1780,  Sep.  29. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.     1.S35.     7,535. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

[George]  Washington  [Tappan].  Arnold's  de 
sertion  ;  seizure  of  his  papers  and  effects  in  Phil 
adelphia.  Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  15,  119 

1780  Andre,  John  [Lewis].  Tappan.  To  Sir  Henry  Clinton 

SEP.  29  [New  York].  Capture;  probable  fate;  his  com 

mission,  mother  and  sisters.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson 
Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  7.  C.  C.  152,  9,  229 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,537. 

1780  Continental  Army.     Board  of  General  Officers,  Tappan. 

SEP.  29  New  York.     Trial  of  Maj.  [John  Lewis]  Andre. 

Proceedings,  evidences,  etc.  Documents  sub 
mitted  : 

Sep.  7.  Andre  to  Col.  [Elisha]  Sheldon. 
Sep.  24.  Andre  to  Washington. 
Sep.  25.  Robinson,  Beverly,  to  Washington. 
Sep.  20.  Clinton,  Sir  Henry,  to  Washington. 
Sep.  2G.  Arnold  to  Clinton. 
Sep.  29.  Washington  to  the  Board. 
Contemporary  copy.     10  pp.     In  handwriting 
of  Robert   Hanson   Harrison,   and  endorsed   by 
him :  "  Major  Andre  was  executed  Monday  the 
2d   of   Octbr.   at   Tappan   at  12   o'clock."     En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Oct.  7.  C.  C.     152,  9.  213 

1780  Robertson,  James.     New  York.     To   [George]   Washing- 

SEP.  29  ton     [Tappan].      Complaint     of    treatment     of 

flags;  necessaries  for  Maj.  Andre.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert 
Hanson  Harrison.  1780,  Oct.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  233 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,  537. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  459 

1780  Washington,   George.     Tappan.     To   Sir  Henry   Clinton 

SEP.  30  [New  York].     Maj.  [John  Lewis]  Andre's  case. 

Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  7. 

C.  a     152,  9,  231 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    18-<5.    7,  538. 

1780  Washington,    George.     Tappan.      To   Lt.    Gen.    [James] 

SEP.  30  Robertson,   New    York.     His  complaint ;   neces 

saries  for  Maj.  Andre.  Contemporary  copy.  I 
p.  In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Oct.  7.  C.  C.  152,  0,  235 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,  538. 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington 

^EP-  ^O  |  Tappan].     Troops     from    the     south;     forage 

scarcity  at  Winchester;  Virginia  troops:  ar 
rangement  of  officers,  Jan.  1  [1781]  ;  A.  L.  8. 
of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  -4  pp.  98,  179 

1780  Clinton,  Sir  H[enry].     New  York.     To  [George]  Wash- 

SEP-30  ington  [Tappan].      Maj.  Andre's  case;  request  to 

hear  Lt.  Gen.  [James]  Robertson,  Andrew  El 
liott,  and  Chief  Justice  William  Smith  in  the 
matter.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Note  of 
result  of  interview  between  Robertson  and  Maj. 
Gen.  Xathanael  Greene.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  9.  237 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,539. 

1780  Stewart,    Charles.     Tappan.     To    [George]    Washington 

SEP.  30  [Tappan].     Failure  of  flour  supply.     Contem 

porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  9.  207 

[1780]  Continental  Congress.     Memorandum  of  information  for 

[SEP.]  [George]  Washington.     Ability  of  Xorth  Caro 

lina  to  furnish  flour,  meat,  forage,  etc.,  to  the 
army.  2  pp.  C.  C.  152,  9.  173 

1780  Washington,  George.     Orangetown  [Tappan,  New  York]. 

OCT.  i  To  the  President  of  Congress    [Philadelphia]. 

Supply  of  flour  and  forage.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Oct.  3.  Referred  to  Committee  appointed 


460  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

to  confer  with  the  Director  of  the  II,  S.  Bank: 
Scott,  Adams,  Van  Dyke  and  Sullivan. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  243 

1780  Andre,  John  [Lewis].     Tappan.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  1  ton    [Tappan].     Requesting  to  be   shot   instead 

of  hung.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  Xote  by 
Harrison  of  reasons  for  refusing  above  request. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1780,  Oct.  7.  C.  C.  152,  9,  245 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,543. 

1780  Arnold,  B[enedict].     Xew  York.    To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  1  ton     [Tappan].      Foreswearing    his    allegiance. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  0,  239 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,  540. 

1780  Arnold,    B[enedict].     Xew    York.     To    [George]    Wash- 

OCT.  1  ington    [Tappan].     Maj.   Andre's   case;   threats 

of  retaliation.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress.  1780, 
Oct.  7.  C.  C.  152,  9.  243 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,541. 

1780  Robertson,  James.     H.  M.   S.   Greyhound.  Dobbs  Ferry 

OCT.  2  [Xew    York].      To    George   Washington    [Tap- 

pan].  Interview  with  Maj.  Gen.  [Xathanael] 
Greene;  Andre's  case;  efforts  for  his  release. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780.  Oct.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  241 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,541. 

1780  Jones,    Joseph.       [Richmond]     Virginia.      To     [George 

OCT.  2  Washington,  Tappan].     A  recommendation  for 

the  Medical  Department;  disappearance  of  fac 
tional  spirit  in  Congress;  Virginia  and  the  Fed 
eral  Union;  control  of  the  seas.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 

42,  241 

1780  W[ashingto|n,  G[eorge].     Tappan.     To  John  Mathews 

OCT.  4  [Philadelphia].      Permanent     force;     bounties; 

expense  and  waste  of  short  enlistments;  recep 
tion  of  the  Committee  of  Cooperation  by  Con 
gress.  Auto,  draft  signed.  4  pp.  P.  II,  157 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  461. 


WRITING  OF   DAVID   HUMPHREYS. 


1780 


A. 
Tappan.     I<>  j<>  ; 


iii.ir  of   Ki.-h 

i-:-(!ii   of  iva- 
osed    i;>    AVa 
jrress,  1.  SO. 


780  Arnold,  111  mcdii 

(  >IT.  t  MI      ;  i 


1780  Arnold,    B 

O<-T.  ]  in 


;;'irh>ri  to  th<    Prf'SldrMil  of 

Printed:  \Vr;r!n'-r<  <,'.  \\'.i>iii;i^i.  ••  .'Sp 

17SO  Joiie.-.     JoM'ph.       [KichmoiulJ     Vir 

Wa-liin^l!!!!,  Tapp-iii  :.  A 
tin-  M<-di<'al  Dc-pu!'i!i  ill  ;  . 
tioi^l  sHi'it  in  (  'oTiirtehs  \ 


1780  Wfashingtojn,   (.-J  |  wj-^c  ]  .     Tj«j.j>an.      T 

^••i  [Philadelphia]".      Pommnent 

t'\p«'iise  and   Ava^to  <if  sluiil   <  •: 

tioi;   nf  th('  Conunittce  of  ('<><> 

n          Aiiio.  dra  ft  s-irncd.      i 


., 

^_ 


/V/^  A<    ,-w  <£>  ^^r-.— *' 

x  x         '•    ^    s,    ,  xx 
X    ^     ^^  <*y    ^T!  ^^:>,^.^x^ 

£t^ff     ,   <;*  y  /  "    t 

/    s'^-- 


i  /x:^  ^ 


S&tst**.         <^T^'         f^. 


x5i 


_  a^  ^»*»x 


Xx 

,-f- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  461 

1780  Washington,  George.    Tappan.    To  James  Duane  [Phila- 

OCT.  4  delphia] .      Permanent    force    and    short    enlist 

ments  ;  supineness,  false  hopes,  etc. ;  interview  at 
Hartford.  Draft  signed.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  P.  II,  161 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1780.    8,  464. 

1780  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

OCT-  ^  [George]  Washington  [Tappan].  New  arrange 

ment  of  army;  considerations  weighing  in  es 
tablishment  of  a  permanent  army;  recruiting. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  15,  122 

1780  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

[George]  Washington  [Tappan].  Transmitting 
resolves.  Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  15,  120 

1780  Mathews,  John.    Philadelphia.    To  [George  Washington, 

OCT.  6  Paramus].     Request   of   Southern   delegates   to 

Congress  that  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene 
be  appointed  to  command  the  Southern  Arnrv. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Answered  by  letter  to  Congress. 
Oct.  15.*  42,  273 

1780  Washington,  George.     Paramus  [New  Jersey].     To  [the 

OCT.  7  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Proceed 

ings  of  the  Andre  court  martial;  names  of  his 
captors;  movement  of  troops;  list  of  papers  en 
closed  with  certain  comment.  Draft.  5  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs  and  Eobert  Han 
son  Harrison.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  12.  Re 
ferred  to  Sullivan,  Bland,  and  Mathews. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  245 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  472. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Paramus.     To  Sir  Henry  Clinton 

OCT.  7  [New    York].     Acceding   to  exchange   of   pris 

oners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Oct.  16.  C.  C.  152,  9,  303 

1780  Washington,  George.     Paramus.     To  Abraham  Skinner 

OCT.  7  [Paramus?].     Instructions  for  exchange  of  pris 

oners.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1780,  Oct.  16.  C.  C.  152,  9,  305 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Paramus.]     [Memorandum  to  ac- 

OCT.  7  company  letter  of  Andre  to  Col.  Elisha  Sheldon, 

1780,  Sep.  7,  transmitted  to  Congress.]     Shel- 


462  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

don's  ignorance  of  Arnold's  treasonable  designs. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  0,  227 

1780  Harrison,  Rob[ert~|  H[anson].     Paramus.     To  the  Board 

OCT.  8  of  War   [Philadelphia].     Commission  for  New 

Hampshire  officers.    Auto,  draft  signed.    1  p. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  251 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  9  [George]  Washington  [Preakness,  Xew  Jersey]. 

Transmitting  papers  at  request  of  [Maj.]  Gen. 
[Horatio]  Gates.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     15,  129 

1780  Washington,  George.    Preakness.    To  Lt.  Col.  Dubuysson 

OCT.  10  [Philadelphia  ?].    Death  of  Baron  de  Kalb;  Du- 

buysson's  exchange.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Oct.  20.  C.  C.  152,  !),  337 

Preakness  is  near  Passaic  Falls  and  Washington's  letters  from  this 
date  to  Nov.  27  are  indifferently  dated  from  either  place. 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  10  [George]    Washington    ]  Preakness  j.     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy.      C.  C.     15,  132 
1780  Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

OCT.  10  Preakness].     Arrangement  of  army:  permanent 

force;  difficulties  in  Congress;  need  of  men  and 
supplies.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  42,  310 

1780  Washington,  George.     Near  Passaic  Falls  [Xew  Jersey). 

OCT.  11  To    |  the  President   of  Congress,   Philadelphia]. 

Reorganization  of  army;  members,  officers,  etc. 
Draft.  11  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton  and  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Read 
in  Congress,  Oct.  1C.  Referred  to  Committee 
on  letter 'of  Aug.  20.  A.  V,  pt.  II.  253 

Extract  of  above  made  on  occasion  of  the  Newburgh  Addresses,  in 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.,  7  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  May  18.  C.  C.  152,  11,  167. 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    S,  481. 

1780  Malcom,    William.      Albany     [Xew    York].      To    Gov. 

°CT-  n  [George]    Clinton    [Poughkeepsie].      Incursion 

of  enemy  from  Canada;  capture  of  Fort  Ann. 
Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Caleb 
Gibbs.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  16.  C.  C.  152,  9,  313 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  463 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Passaic  Falls.]     To  the  Board  of 

OCT.  12  War  [Philadelphia  ].     Delays  in  forwarding  of 

ficers'  commissions.  Draft.  '2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  265 

1780  Livingston,   H[enry].   Fort   Edward    [New    York].      To 

OCT-  12  [Gov.  George  Clinton,  Poughkeepsie].     Surren 

der  of  Forts  George  and  Ann  to  British  and 
Indians;  depredations;  situation  at  Fort  Ed 
ward.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Oct.  16.  C.  C.  152,9,309 

1780  Lush,    Stephen.     Albany.     To    Gov.     [George]     Clinton 

OCT.  12  [Poughkeepsie].      Strength   of   enemy;    surren 

der  of  Forts  Ann  and  George  and  investure  of 
Fort  Edward;  r  een  for  cements ;  lack  of  provi 
sions;  militia  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Richard  Kidder  Meade.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress.  1780,  Oct.  1C.  C.  C.  152,  9,  315 

1780  Malcom,  William.     Albany.     To  Gov.   [George]   Clinton 

OCT-  12  |  Poughkeepsie].    Surrender  of  Fort  George;  the 

frontier  situation.  Contemporary  copy.  In 
handwriting  of  Caleb  Gibb.s.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780.  Oct. 
1C,.  C.  C.  152,  0.  313 

1780  Washington,  George.  [Passaic  Falls.]  To  the  President 

°CT-  13  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  The  Inspector 

General's  department.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Oct.  16.  A.  V,  pt.  II.  267 

1780  Washington,  George.  [Passaic  Falls.]  To  Sir  Henry 

°CT-  13  Clinton  [New  York].  Propositions  for  govern 

ment  of  agents  for  prisoners.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Oct.  15.  C.  C.  '  152,  9,  283 

[1780]  Washington,  George.  [Passaic  Falls.]  Articles  of  agree- 

[Ocr.  13]  ment  proposed  for  government  of  agents  of  pris 

oners.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1780,  Oct.  15.  C.  C.  152,  9,  287 


464  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry].    New  York.    To  [George]  Wash- 

OCT.  13  ington  [Passaic  Falls].    Exchange  of  prisoners. 

Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Robert  Hanson  Harrison.  Enclosed  in  "Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct. 
10.  C.  C.  152,  9,  30T 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  14  [George]     Washington     [Passaic    Falls].     Col. 

[Daniel]  Morgan's  promotion  to  a  brigadiership ; 
intelligence  from  the  South;  publication  of  pro 
ceedings  relative  to  Maj.  [John  Lewis]  Andre. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  15,  135 

1780  Clinton,  George.     Poughkeepsie.    To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  l-l  ton   [Passaic  Falls].     Enemy's  attack  on  fron 

tier;  disposition  of  troops;  reenforcements  etc, 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  16. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  317 

1780  Mathews,  John.    Philadelphia.    To  [George  Washington, 

OCT.  14  Preakness].     Flag  for  Mrs.  Mathews  to  go  to 

Carolina;  reasons;  affairs  in  South;  need  of 
commander  and  reenforcements.  A.  L.  S.  4 
pp.  42,  338 

1780  Washington,  George.     "  Prackness "   [Xew  Jersey].     To 

OCT.  15  [the     President     of     Congress,     Philadelphia]. 

American  Commissary  of  Prisoners  to  reside  in 
New  York  City;  resignations  in  Massachusetts 
Line.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexan 
der  Mamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  19. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  273 

1780  Washington,  George.     Preakness.     To   [the  President  of 

OCT.  15  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Capture  of   [Henry] 

Laurens;  Cork  fleet  on  the  coast.     Draft.     1  p. 

In    handwriting    of    Robert    HanBon    Harrison. 

Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  19.         A.     V,  pt.  II,  275 

1780  Washington,  George.     Passaic  Falls.     To  the  President 

OCT.  15  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Court  of  Inquiry 

of    Maj.    Gen.    [Horatio]    Gates;    [Maj.]    Gen. 

[Nathanael]  Greene  to  command  in  the  South; 

Arnold's  proclamation;   embarkation   of  enemy 

at  New  York.     Draft.     3  pp.       In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  19. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  269 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    8,  496. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  465 

[1780]  Massachusetts,   Officers.     Resignations  in   October.     1   p. 

[OCT.  15]  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1780,  Oct.  15.  C.  C.  152,  9,  291 

1780  Washington,    George.      [Near  Passaic   Falls.]      To    [the 

OCT.  16  President   of   Congress,   Philadelphia].      Corre 

spondence  with  Sir  Henry  Clinton  respecting 
civil  prisoners  of  South  Carolina;  exchanges; 
enemy's  incursions  from  Canada.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harrison. 
Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  23.  Referred  to  Bee, 
Livingston,  Duane  and  Sullivan. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  277 

1780  Washington,  George.    Passaic  Falls.    To  the  President  of 

OCT.  17  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Sailing   of   enemy's 

detachment  from  New  York.     Draft.     1  p.     In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Con 
gress,  Oct.  20:  A.     V,  pt,  II,  279 
1780              Mathews,  John.    Philadelphia.    To  [George  Washington, 
OCT.  17                        near    Passaic    Falls].     Plan    for    reorganizing 
army;    dilatory    attitude    of    Congress;    [M.ij.] 
Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene's  appointment.     A.  L. 
S.     2  pp.  42,  355 
1780              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington 
OCT.  18                         [Passaic  Falls].     Capt.  [B.  Edgar]  Joel's  charge 
against  Maj.  Gen.  [Robert]  Howre.     A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.    2  pp.  Miscel. 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  19  [George]   Washington   [Preakness].     Transmit 

ting  resolves  and  printed  plan  for  conducting 
Hospital  Department.  Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.  *  15,  138 

1780  Board  of  War.       [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  19  ton  [Preakness].    Officers  to  .whom  depreciation 

of  pay  is  to  be  made  up.     L.   S.   of  Richard 

Peters.     2  pp.     Answered  Oct.  21.*  Miscel. 

1780              Washington,  George.     Near  Passaic  Falls.     To  the  Presi- 
OCT.  21  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Enemy's  reen- 

forcement;  lack  of  provisions  at  Fort  Pitt;  dis 
missal  of  Lt.  Col.  [David]  Mason;  incursions 
from  Canada.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  Referred  to  Matlack, 
Hanson  and  Walker.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  281 

28632— OG 30 


LIBKARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Washington,  George.     Preakness.     To  the  Board  of  War 

OCT.  21  [Philadelphia].      Question   as   to   what  is   "the 

line  of  the  army  ";  minor  matters.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  285 

1780  Washington,   George.     Preakness.     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  22  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Maj.  Gen.   [Xathan- 

ael]  Greene  to  command  Southern  Department ; 
need  of  Baron  Steuben's  services.  Draft.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  27.  Referred  to  Sharpe, 
Bland,  Cornell,  Sullivan  and  Walton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  287 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1890.    9,  11, 
note. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Preakness.     To  the  Board  of  War 

OCT.  22  [Philadelphia].     Major  [Henry]  Lee's  corps  to 

be  sent  to  the  Southward.    Draft.    1  p.    In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.       A.     V,  pt.  II,  289 
1780  [Washington,  George.]     Preakness.     To  Maj.  Gen.   [Ho- 

Orr.  22  ratio]  Gates  [Hillsboro,  North  Carolina].     Maj. 

Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene  to  command  the  South 
ern  Army ;  court  of  inquiry  for  Gates.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  22. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  327 

1780  [Washington,  George.]     Preakness.     To  Maj.  Gen.   [Xa- 

OCT.  22  thanael]   Greene  [Preakness].     Instructions  for 

his  command  of  Southern  Army;  trial  of  Maj. 
Gen.  [Horatio  ]  Gates.  Contemporary  copy.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1780,  Oct.  22.  C.  C.  152,  9,  229 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1891.    9,  9. 

1780  Washington,  George.     To  John  Mathews  [Philadelphia]. 

OCT.  23  Request  for  Mrs.  Mathew7s;  affairs  in  the  South; 

[Maj.  Gen.  Xathanael  Greene].     Draft  signed. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

P.     II,  195 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  23  [George]   Washington   [Preakness] .     Transmit 

ting  news  of  defeat  of  Col.  [Patrick]  Ferguson 
[battle  of  King's  Mountain].  L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.  1  p.  Answered  Oct.  29.*  43,  44^ 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  467 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  23  [George]    Washington    [Preakness].      Chevalier 

Dubuysson's  request;  transmitting  printed  pro 
ceedings  of  the  board  of  general  officers  re 
specting  Maj.  [John  Lewis]  Andre.  Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.  15,  143 

1780  Board  of  Treasury,      Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Wash- 

OCT.  24  ington   [Preakness] .     Waste  of  public  flour  at 

various  posts  through  negligence.     A.  L.  S.  of 

William  Denning.     3  pp.     Answered  Nov.   2.* 

42,  59 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Preakness.]     To   [the  Board  of 

OCT.  25  War,   Philadelphia].     Suspicions    of    treasons; 

character  of  a  deserter.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  291 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  16. 

1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

OCT.  26  [George]   Washington   [Preakness].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy.      C.  C.     15,  145 
1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  WTashing- 

OCT.  28  ton  [Preakness].    Transmitting  commissions  for 

Col.  [Henry]  Jackson's  regiment.  A.  L.  S.  of 
Benjamin  Stoddert.  1  p.  Miscel. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Near  Passaic  Falls.    To  the  Presi- 

OCT.  29  dent  of  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Intelligence 

from  Southward,  parole,  exchange  etc.  of  pris 
oners;  Arnold's,  proclamation.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in 
Congress,  Nov.  1.  Part  referred  to  Board  of 
War.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  293 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  30  ton   [Preakness].     Transmitting  papers.     A.  L. 

S.  of  William  Jackson.     1  p.     Answered  Nov.  7.* 

98,  233 

1780  Mathews,  John.    Philadelphia.    To  [George  Washington, 

OCT.  30  Preakness].     Flag  for  Mrs.  Mathews's  return  to 

Carolina ;  adoption  of  plan  for  army ;  news  from 

the  South.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  43,  119 

1780  Washington,  George.     Passaic  Falls.     To  the  Board  of 

OCT.  31  War   [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Brigadiers 

von    Speck    and    von    Gall    of   the   Convention 

troops.     Draft.     1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  295 


468  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1780  Board  of  War   [Philadelphia].     To   [George]    Washing  - 

OCT.  31  ton  [Passaic  Falls].     Meaning  of  words  of  re 

solve  of  Apr.  10  [1780].  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  1  p.  Answered  Nov.  7.*  Miscel. 

See:  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1780,  Aug.  28. 

[1780]  [Clinton,  Sir  Henry.]      [New  York.]   Articles  proposed 

[OCT.]  for  government  of  agents  for  prisoners.     Con 

temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Oct.  15. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  279 

[1780]  Continental   Army,   Officers.     Resignations  since   Jan.    1, 

[OCT.]  1780.     Names  by  states,  artillery,  dragoons  etc. 

6  pp.    In  handwriting  of  Robert  Hanson  Harri 
son.    Transmitted  to  Congress.    C.  C.    152,  9,  193 
1780  Washington,  George.     Preakness.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  1  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Sufferings  of  Cana 

dians  who  have  espoused  the  cause  of  the  United 
States ;  Capt.  [Joseph]  Traversie's  claim.  Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  6.     Referred  to  Duane, 
Howley  and  Sharp.  A.     V,  pt,  II,  297 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  1  [George]   Washington   [Preakness].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.    Letter-book  copy.        C.  C.     15,  150 
1780  Washington,    George.      Preakness.     To    [the    Board    of 

Nov.  2  Treasury,  Philadelphia].     Waste  of  public  stores 

in  magazines.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  299 

1780  Washington,  George.     [Preakness.]     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  4  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Sailing  of  fleets  from 

New  York;  establishment  of  the  army.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  8.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  303 

1780  Washington,  George.     Preakness.     To  the  Board  of  War 

Nov.  4  [Philadelphia].   Exchanged  officers.   Draft.    1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  305 

1780  Continental  Army.    Hospital  Department.    Officers.    Tota- 

Nov-  4  way   [New  Jersey].     To   [George]   Washington 

[Passaic  Falls],     Salaries.     D.  S. :   John  Coch- 

ran.  James  Craik,  Hy.  Latimer,  Francis  Hagan. 

3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1780,  Nov.  5.  C.  C.     152,  9,  351 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  469 

1780  Phillips,   W[illiam].     New   York.     Propositions  for  ex- 

Nov.  4  change  of  prisoners.     Transcript.     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 

Dec.  8.  C.  C.     169,  7,  352 

1780  Washington,  G[eorge].    Passaic  Falls.     To  the  President 

Nov.  5  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Half-pay  for  the 

Hospital     Department.      Auto,     draft     signed. 

Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  11.     Referred  to  Clark, 

Bland  and  Cornell.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  307 

1780  Wright,  George  and  Others.  Long  Island.  To  Congress. 

Nov-  5  Petitioning  for  exchange.  D.  S. :  George 

Wright,  Jno.  Wm.  Annis,  Jacob  Sommer,  Gar 
ret  J.  Van  Wagener,  Duke  Wikoff,  Matthias 
Ward,  Robert  Hondgson,  Silas  Snow.  2  pp. 
Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  9.  Referred  to  Sullivan, 
Clark  and  Atlee.  Jan.  27,  1781,  Referred  to  the 
Commander  in  chief.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington  1781,  Jan.  27.  96,  61 

1780  Washington,  George.     Passaic  Falls.     To  the  President 

Nov.  7  of   Congress    [Philadelphia].     Recruiting,   sup 

plies  etc.  for  the  partisan  corps;  establish 
ment  of  the  Engineer  Department;  enemy's  de 
struction  of  grain  on  northern  frontier;  neces 
sity  of  flour;  supplies  of  enemy  through  inhab 
itants;  exchange  of  prisoners;  embarkation  at 
New  York;  scarcity  of  supplies  at  the  North. 
Draft.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  13.  Referred  to 
Duane,  Henry  and  Cornell.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  311 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.      9,  21. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Passaic  Falls.     To  the  Board  of 

Nov.  7  War   [Philadelphia].     Minor  military  matters; 

forwarding  letters  to  the  southward.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  319 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  7  ton  [Passaic  Falls].    Transportation  for  provi 

sions  and  clothing  for  American  prisoners  at 
Charleston.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Answered  Nov.  16.*  Miscel. 

1780  [Heath,     William.]      [West     Point,     New     York.]     To 

Nov-  7  [George   Washington,   Passaic   Falls].      British 

on  Lake  George;  lack  of  provisions  for  troops 

on  the  frontier.     [Extract  of  letter.]     2  pp.     In 


470  LIBKARY    OF    CONGRESS 

handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Nov.  7.  C.  C.  152,  9,  361 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Nov-  8  [George]   Washington   [Preakness].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy.      C.  C.     15,  153 
1780  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To    [George]    Washing- 

^ov-  9  ton  [Preakness].    System  of  promotion  in  army. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  43,  184 

1780  Washington,   George.     Passaic  Falls.     To  Col.   William 

Nov.  12  Malcom,  Wallkill  [New  York] .    News  from  the 

frontiers;  scarcity  of  supplies.  L.  S.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Transmitted 
to  Congress.  C.  C.  152,  9,  365 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  12  [George]   Washington   [Preakness].     Transmit 

ting  resolves;  precedence  in  exchange  of  prison 
ers;  purchase  of  horses  on  public  account  and 
reduction  of  number  in  camp.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  15,  154 

1780  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov. 12  [Preakness].     Difficulties  in    Congress;  reforms 

introduced;  danger  to  Southern  states.  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  43,  230 

1780  Washington,  George.     Preakness.     To   the   President   of 

Nov. 14  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Enemy's  fleet  destined 

for  the  Southward.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Caleb  Gibbs.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  17. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  321 

1780  Washington,  George.     Passaic   Falls.     To   the   Board  of 

Nov.  16  War  [Philadelphia].     Passport  for  sloop.     Draft 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  323 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  16  [George]  Washington  [Preakness].    Transmitting 

resolves;  retention  of  Engineer  officers.     Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.     15,  161 
1780              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 
Nov.  16                       [Passaic  Falls].     Letters  forwarded.     A.  L.  S.  of 
Richard  Peters.     1  p.  Miscel. 

1780  Scammell,  Alexander.   Totaway  [New  Jersey].   To  [George] 

Nov- 16  Washington  [Passaic  Falls].     Resignation.     Con 

temporary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  471 

Tilghman.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  2.     C.  C.     152,  9, 429 
1780  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  17  [George]  Washington  [Passaic  Falls].     Transmit 

ting  intelligence  of  British  in  Virginia.     Letter- 
book  copy.  C.  C.     15,  162 
1780              Washington,  George.     Passaic  Falls.     To  George  Walton 
^ov- 19                       [Philadelphia],     Exchange    of    certain    officers. 
Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.                                                A.     V,  pt.  II,  325 
1780              Washington,  George.     Passaic  Falls.     To  [the  President 
Nov.  20                       of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  prison 
ers;  reward  of  Paulding,  Van  Wart  and    Wil 
liams.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.     Head  in  Congress,  Nov.  24. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  327 

1780  [Washington,  George.]     To   [Arthur  Lee,  Philadelphia], 

Nov.  20  Loan   from   France.     Draft.     2   pp.     In    hand 

writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  P.     II,  219 

1780  W[ashingto]n,  Gfeorge].     To   [John]    Sullivan   [Philadel- 

^ov-  20  phia].      Reestablishment  of   the   army;    specific 

supplies;   multiplicity  of  business  in  Congress; 

remedy;    clothing;    foreign    loan;    situation    in 

Southern  states.     Auto,  draft  signed.     4  pp. 

P.     II,  215 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,32. 

1780  Washington,  George.     Passaic  Falls.     To  Sir  Henry  Clin- 

^ov-  20  ton  [New  York].     Exchange  of  prisoners.     Con 

temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1780,  Dec.  8.  C.  C.  152,  9,  389 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov-  20  [Passaic  Falls].     Capt.  [Thomas]  Mclntire's  case. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.  Miscel 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

[Preaknessj.     Returns  of  cavalry.     A.  L.  S.  of 

Benjamin.  Stoddert.     2  pp.      Answered  Dec.  7.* 

Miscel. 

1780  W^ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Preakness   [New   Jersey].     To 

*ov-25  [John]    Sullivan    [Philadelphia].      [Brig.]    Gen. 

[Henry]  Knox;  the  Inspector's  Department. 
Draft  signed.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexan 
der  Hamilton  and  Washington.  P.  II,  221 

Printed.  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  39. 


472  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

Nov.  25  [George]  Washington  [Preakness].    Transmitting 

resolves.     Letter-book  cop}^.  C.  C.     15,  166 

1780  Washington,  George.     Preakness.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  26  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Minor  matters;  pay  of 

Inspectors;  the  marechausee  corps;  death  of  Wil 
liam  Erskine.  L.  S.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Caleb  Gibbs.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  30.  Re 
ferred  to  Cornell,  Sullivan  and  Ward. 

C.  C.    152,0,377 

Draft,  A.  V,  pt.  II,  331,  is  dated  Nov.  25. 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  40, 
note. 

1780  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  26  [Preakness].      Correspondence;    regulations    for 

army;  requisitions  and  clothing;  new  loan  solic 
ited;  Clothier's  department.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 

44,  57 

1780  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Preakness.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  27  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Introducing  Chevalier 

de  Chastellux.  Draft  signed.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  P.  II,  223 

1780  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Preakness.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  27  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Introducing  Viscomte 

de  Noailles.     Draft  signed.    1  p.    In  handwriting 

of  Alexander  Hamilton.  P.     II,  225 

1780  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge],     Preakness.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  27  Congress  [Philadelphia],     Introducing  Comte  de 

Damas.     Draft  signed.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Alexander  Hamilton.  P.     II,  227 

1780  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    Preakness.    To  the  President  of 

Nov.  27  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Introducing  Chevalier 

Du  Plessis.  Draft  signed.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  P.  II,  220 

1780  Washington,  George.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  28  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Cantonment  of  troops 

in  winter  quarters;  Col.  [Alexander]  Scammell's 
resignation  of  the  Adjutant  Generalship;  Maj. 
[Benjamin]  Tallmadge's  destruction  of  forage  on 
Long  Island.  Draft  signed.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress 
Dec.  2-i.  Referred  to  Sullivan,  Cornell,  and 
Mathews.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  335 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  40. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  473 

1780  Morris,  Gouverneur;     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

Nov.  28  ington,  New  Windsor].     Suggesting  an  attempt 

against  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Answered 

Dec.  10.*  44,  160 

1780  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

^'ov-  29  [George]  Washington  [Morristown].     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     Letter-book  copy.     C.  C.     15, 168 
1780  [Clinton,  Sir  Henry.]     New  York.     To  [George  Washing- 

^'ov-  29  ton,  Morristown,   New  Jersey].       Exchange  of 

prisoners  and  adjustment  of  accounts  of  Con 
vention  troops.  [Extract  of  letter.]  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780, 
Dec,  8.  C.  C.  152,  9,  393 

1780  Phillips,  W[illiam].     New  York.      To  Brig.  Gen.   [Wil- 

Nov-  30  liam]  Irvine  and  Cols.  [George]  Matthews  and 

[John]  Ely  [New  York].  Propositions  for  ex 
change  of  Convention  troops.  Transcript. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1780,  Dec.  8.  C.  C.  169,  7,  353 

1780  Continental    Congress,   President.         Philadelphia.         To 

DEC.  4  [George]  Washington  [en  route  to  New  Windsor]. 

Transmitting   resolve;    news   from    the    South. 

Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     15,  171 

1780  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

DEC.  6  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].      Trans 

mitting  resolves;  prohibition  of  officers  purchas 
ing  articles  intended  for  troops.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  15,  173 

1780  [Washington,  George.]     New  Windsor  [New  York].     To 

DEC.  7  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intro 

ducing  Comte  de  Custine.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  P.  II,  231 

1780  [Washington,   George.]     New  Windsor.     To    [the   Presi 

de-  7  dent   of   Congress,    Philadelphia].      Introducing 

Marquis  de  Laval.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  P.     II,  233 
1780              Washington,  George.     New   Windsor   [New  York].     To 
DEC-  7                        the  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].     Minor  mili 
tary  matters.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.                          A.     V,  pt.  II,  339 
1780              Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.    To  the  President  of 
DEC-  8                         Congress  [Philadelphia].     Laboratory  at  Carlisle 
[Pennsylvania,];  exchange  of  Convention  troops. 


474  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting-  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Read  in  Congress  Dec.  18.  Referred  to  Sullivan, 
Mathews,  and  Bland.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  341 

1780  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

DEC.  9  [George]   Washington   [New   Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     15,  179 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

DEC.  9  [New  Windsor].     Vessel  with  supplies  for  pris 

oners  at  Charleston.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
1  p.  Answered  Dec.  19.*  Miscel 

1780  Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

•DEC-  9  [New  Windsor].     Contingencies  of  success  of  the 

war;  Congress;  speculators;  money;  trouble  with 
France;  possible  plan  of  meeting  the  situation; 
estimates  for  coming  year;  European  aid;  Spain; 
British  reerif  orcements;  internal  trouble  with  Ire 
land  and  political  condition.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 

44,  149 

1780  Washington,    George.      New   Windsor.     To   Gouverneur 

DEC.  10  Morris,  Philadelphia.    His  suggestions  of  attempt 

against  New  York;  weak  state  of  army;  want  of 
clothing  and  supplies;  impossibility  of  accom 
plishing  anything  under  present  conditions. 
Auto,  draft  signed.  3  pp.  44,  158 

1780  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Garrison   at   Wyoming. 

DEC.  12  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1780,  Dec. 
16.  45,  136 

1780  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

DEC.  13  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Payment  for  officers' 

horses  killed  or  disabled  in  action;  embarkation  of 
enemy  at  New  York.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress 
Dec.  18.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  343 

1780  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

DEC.  15  of]   Congress   [Philadelphia].      Maj.    [Benjamin] 

Tallmadge's  exploit;  British  reenf orcements; 
urgency  of  recruiting;  European  politics;  route 
of  the  post  through  Connecticut.  Draft.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in 
Congress  Dec.  22.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  343 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  475 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC-  15  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].      Trans 

mitting  resolve  and  papers  connected  therewith. 
Letter-book  cop}-.  C.  C.  15,  182 

1780  [Clinton,    George.]     Poughkeepsie.     To    [George    Wash- 

^EC-  15  ington   New    Windsor],      Impress   of    flour   for 

army.  [Extract  of  letter.]  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1780,  Dec. 
22.  C.  C.  152,  9,  419 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  16  [George]    Washington   [New  Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

~C.  C.      15,  186 

1780  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

DEC-  16  [New  Windsor],     Transmitting  resolve  of  Con 

gress.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Stoddert.  1  p.  An 
swered  Dec.  24.*  Miscel. 

1780  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [John]  Sullivan 

DEC-  17  [Philadelphia].     Promotions   to   general    officer- 

ships;  lack  of  system;  case  of  New  Jersej^; 
brigadiers.  Auto,  draft  signed.  6  pp. 

P.     II,  243 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.     9,  63. 

1780  Sullivan,  John.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Washington 

[New  Windsor].  Dispute  between  Connecticut 
and  Pennsylvania  over  the  garrison  at  Wyoming. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  44,  217 

1780  Washington,  George.  New  Windsor.  To  the  Board 'of 

War  [Philadelphia].  Returns  of  the  various 
troops  of  horse.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  347 

1780  Batterman,  George.  Boston.  Deposition  respecting  treat- 

DEC.  19  ment  received  from  British;  prison-ships.  Sworn 

to  before  S.  Holten.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton.  1781,  Jan.  12.  96,  39 

1780  Washington,  G[eorge].  To  the  President  of  Congress 

DEC-  20  [Philadelphia].  Promotions  of  officers;  system, 

seniority  etc.  Auto,  draft  signed.  6  pp.  Read 
in  Congress  Jan.  1,  1781.  Referred  to  Sullivan, 
Varnum,  and  Bland.  Reported  May  [Mar.]  9. 
Acted  on  May  [Mar.]  25.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  349 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  68. 


476  LIBRARY    OP    CONGRESS 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

DEC.  21  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Leave  of 

absence  of  Brig.  Gen.  John  Stark.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  15,  190 

1780  "Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.    To  the  President  of 

DEC-  22  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Lack  of  flour  and  en 

ergy  of  Gov.  [George]  Clinton.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in 
Congress,  Dec.  24.  Referred  to  Floyd,  Root, 
Clymer,  Clark,  and  Adams.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  355 
1780  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [the  President  of  Con- 

DEC-  23  gress,  Philadelphia],     Case  of  four  Swedish  offi 

cers.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Read  in 
Congress,  Jan.  1,  1781.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington, 
1781,  Jan.  2.  97,  267 

1780  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.      To  the  Board  of 

DEC.  24  War  [Philadelphia].     Lt.  Col.  [Thomas]  Forrest 

[to  command  Artificers  at  Carlisle].  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  357 

1780  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    New  Windsor.    To  James  Duane 

DEC.  26  [Philadelphia].     Increase  of  powers  of  Congress; 

mode  of  obtaining  supplies;  promotions;  cases  of 

[Brig.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Knoxand  Lt.  Col.  [William 

Stephens]  Smith.     Auto,  draft  signed.     3  pp. 

P.     II,  357 

Printed  in  part:    Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  75. 

1780  Skinner,   Abraham.     "Commissary  of  Prisoners  Office." 

DEC.  26  [Elizabeth?  New  Jersey.]    To  Thomas  Bradford 

[Philadelphia].  Exchanges;  American  prisoners 
sent  to  England;  treatment  on  prison  ships.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  6. 

97,  285 

1780  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

DEC.  27  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Sailing  of  a  fleet 

from  New  York.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  1, 

1781.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  359 

1780  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  28  [George]    Washington.      Transmitting    resolve. 

Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     15,  191 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  477 

1780  Lyman,  George  and  Others.  "  Provost  Condemned  Room  " 

DEC.  28  [New  York].  To  Congress.  Harsh  treatment 

received  from  British;  prayer  for  relief.  Con 
temporary  copy  of  D.  S. :  George  Lyman,  James 
Hallet,  Peter  Foster,  Thomas  Selus,  Thomas 
Clark,  Daniel  Lawrence  and  Simon  Tylor.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Jan.  6.  97,  284 

1780  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.      Exchange  of   prisoners. 

DEC.  29  D.   S.  of  Charles  Thomson.      1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President   of    Congress    to    Washington,    1781, 

Jan.  2.  97,  277 

1780  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  the  President  of  Con- 

DEC.  29  gress  [Philadelphia].  Artificers  ordered  to  Car 

lisle  [Pennsylvania];  affairs  at  Springfield  [Massa 
chusetts];  preparations  for  the  campaign;  need 
of  money.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Joseph  Carteton.  Enclosed  in  Board 
of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  Mar.  3.  96,  103 

1780  Sproat,  David.     New  York.     To  Capt.  -    -  Griflin.     EX- 
DEC.  30  change  of  prisoners.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Jan.  6.  97,  283 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     British  intentions  against 
JAN.  1  the  south;  Lt.   Col.   William  [Stephens]  Smith; 

arrangement  of  officers,  prisoners  of  enemy. 
D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
Jan.  2.  97,  282 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President  of 

JAN.  2  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Retirement  of  [Brig.] 

Gen.  [John]  Stark  and  resignation  of  Col.  [Alex 
ander]  Scammell  as  Adjutant  General;  enemy's 
southern  expedition  under  command  of  Arnold. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  8. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  361 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  85. 

1781  Washington,  G[eorge],     [New  Windsor.]     Amount  of  the 

JAN.  2-3  National  debt.    Money;  taxes;  supplies;  war  ex 

penses;  estimate  of  expense  for  campaign  of  1781. 
"Taken  from  Mr.  Duane's  estimates,  &c.,  fur 
nished  Colo.  Jno.  Laurens."  A.  D.  S.  3  pp. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  385 


478  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Continental       Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.      To 

JAX-  2  [George]  Washington  [New   Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolves  and  other  papers;  cooperation 
with  French  in  southern  movement.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  Jan.  15.* 

97,  280 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Completion  of  Armand's 

JAN.  2  corps   by  volunteers  from  the   line.     D.   S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.    1  p.    Enclosed  in  President  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  6.       97,  293 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Completion  of  Armand's 

JAN.  2  corps  from  line  of  army.     A.  L.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

53,  22 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JAN-  2  [New  Windsor].     Transmitting  papers.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Stoddert.     1  p.     Answered  Jan.  10.* 

97,  269 

Dated  in.  error,  1780. 

1781  Board  of  War.     Proceedings.     Case  of  four  Swedish  offi- 

JAN-  2  cers.     A.    D.    S.   of   Benjamin   Stoddert.     1   p. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
Jan.  2.  97,  271 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JAN-  2  [New  Windsor].     System  of  promotion  in  arnry; 

[Lt.]  Col.  [William  Stephens]  Smith;  news  from 
the  South.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  45,  8 

1781  Wayne,  Anthony.     Mount  Kimball  [New  Jersey].     Nego- 

JAN-  2  tiations  with  mutineers;  conference,  grievances, 

etc.,  and  a  copy  of  the  Propositions  of  Committee 
of  Sergeants,  Jan.  4.  [Same  as  C.  C.  152,  9,  443.] 
Endorsed:  "Genl.  Wayne's  first  orders."  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  and 
attested  by  Richard  Butler.  Enclosed  in  Wayne, 
Butler  and  Stewart  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1781,  Jan.  8.  C.  C.  152,  9,  477 

1780  Washington,    George.     New    Windsor.     To   Brig.    Gen. 

JAN-  3  [Anthony]  Wayne.     Mutiny  of  the  Pennsylvania 

line;  advice  as  to  action,  etc.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Henrj^  Latimer. 
Enclosed  in  Wayne,  Butler  and  Stewart  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  505 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  87. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  479 

[1781]  [Washington,   George.]     [New   Windsor.]     Extracts   and 

[JAN.  3?]  substance  of  papers  of  John  Laurens.     Commis 

sion;  Instructions  of  Dec.  23  &  27,  1780;  Instruc 
tions  to  [Benjamin]  Franklin  Nov.  28,  1780;  let 
ters  to  King  of  France  Nov.  22  &  Dec.  23,  1780; 
estimate  of  supplies  wanted.  A.  D.  4  pp. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  389 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Order.     Resignation  of  Dr.  William 

JAN-  3  Shippen  [jr].     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Jan.  6.  97,  291 

1781  Continental    Congress,    Order.     To    the   Board   of    War. 

JAN-  4  Warrants  for  the   Invalid   and  Artificers   regi 

ments.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders, 
Jan.  16.  96,  35 

[1781]  Pennsylvania,  Troops.    Committee  of  Sergeants.    [Prince- 

[JAN-  41  ton,  New  Jersey].     Propositions  [to  Brig.  Gen. 

Anthony  Wayne].  Demands  of  mutineers  for 
p&y  and  clothing  and  discharges  to  which  they 
are  entitled.  Contemporary  cop}T.  2  pp. 
Transmitted  to  Congress.  C.  C.  152,  9,  443 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Troops,  Committee  of  Sergeants.     Prince- 

JAN-  4  ton.     To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne  [Prince 

ton].  Men  entitled  to  discharge.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  and  attested  by 
Benjamin  Fishbourn.  Enclosed  in  Wayne,  Butler 
and  Stewart  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
Jan.  8.  C.  C.  152,  9,  481 

1781  St.  Clair,  Arthur.     Trenton  [New  Jersey].     To  the  Presi- 

JAN-  4  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia.     March  of  the 

mutineers  toward  Philadelphia;  efforts  to  nego 
tiate  with  them.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Jan  6.  C.  C.  152,  9,  439 

1781  Wayne,  Anthony.     Princeton.     To  the  Sergeants  of  the 

JAN.  4  Pennsylvania    Line     [Princeton].      Answer     to 

propositions  of  the  Serjeants.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to  Congress. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  445 

1781  Wayne,  Anthony.    Princeton.    To  Committee  of  Sergeants 

JAN-  4  [Princeton].     Right  to  discharges.     (2  copies  of 

same.) 


480  LIBKARY   OF   CONGRESS 

Sergeants  to  Wayne.  Negotiations  and  threats.  Con 
temporary  copies.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  and 
attested  by  Benjamin  Fishbourn.  Enclosed  in 
Wayne,  Butler  and  Stewart  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1781,  Jan.  8.  C.  C.  152,  9,  483 

1781  Wayne,  Anthony;    Richard  Butler  and   Walter   Stewart. 

JAN-  4  [Princeton.]    To  [Prest.  Joseph  Reed,  Trenton?] 

Revolt  of  the  Pennsylvania  line;  disposition  of 
troops,  situation  of  affairs.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Henry  Latimer?  En 
closed  in  Wayne,  Butler  and  Stewart  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  501 

1781  Wayne,  Anthony;   Richard   Butler   and    Walter   Stewart. 

JAN-  4  Princeton.       To     [George]     Washington     [New 

Windsor].  The  mutiny  situation.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Henry 
Latimer?  C.  C.  152,  9,  509 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

JAN-  5  War   [Philadelphia].      Transmitting    return    of 

Col.    [Elisha]    Sheldon's    regiment    of    cavalry. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of   Tench   Tilgh- 

man.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  363 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     Circular  letter  to 

JAN-  5  Governors  of  Connecticut,  Rhode  Island,  Massa 

chusetts  and  New  Hampshire.  Mutiny  of  the 
Pennsylvania  troops;  distresses  and  hardships  of 
army;  need  of  money  and  supplies.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  6. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  435 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  91. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     British  treatment  of  pris- 

JAN-  5  oners;  retaliation  authorized.     D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  6.  97,  289 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

JAN-  6  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Revolt  of  the  Penn 

sylvania  line.  Draft.  3pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  15. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  365 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  93. 


WRITING   OF    RICHARD   VARICK 


FJ o 


l  ' 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  481 

1781  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

JAN.  6  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].  Corre 

spondence  relating  to  prisoners;  retaliation; 
transmitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunt- 
ington.  2  pp.  Answered  Jan.  15.*  97,  287 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Troops.  Committee  of  Sergeants.  [Prince- 

JAN.  6  ton]  To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne  [Prince 

ton].  Procuring  of  clothing.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  and  attested  by 
Benjamin  Fishbourn.  Enclosed  in  Wayne,  But 
ler  and  Stewart  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1781,  Jan.  8.  C.  C.  152,  9,  487 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Troops.     Committee  of  Sergeants.     [Prince- 

JAN.  6  ton]     To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne  [Prince 

ton].  Refusal  to  agree  to  propositions.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  and 
attested  by  Henry  Latimer.  Enclosed  in 
Wayne,  Butler  and  Stewart  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1781,  Jan.  8.  C.  C.  152,  9,  493 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Troops.    Committee  of  Sergeants.    [Prince- 

JAN.  6  ton.]     To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne  [Prince 

ton].  Request  for  orders  issued  at  Mount 
Kimball.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  and  attested  by  Henry  Latimer.  En 
closed  in  Wayne,  Butler  and  Stewart  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  495 

1781  [Wayne,  Anthony.]     Princeton.      To  [the  Committee  of 

JAN.  6  Sergeants,  Princeton].     Compliance  with  propo 

sitions;  supply  of  clothing.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Fishbourn. 
Enclosed  in  Wayne,  Butler  and  Stewart  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  489 

1781  Wayne,  Anthony.     Princeton.     To  [Prest.  Joseph  Reed, 

JAN.  6  Trenton].    The  situation.    L.  S.  marked  "Copy." 

1  p.     In   handwriting  of   Benjamin   Fishbourn. 

Enclosed  in  Wayne,  Butler  and  Stewart  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  491 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  with  Penn- 

JAN.  7  sylvania    Executive.      Trenton.      To    [George] 

Washington  [New  Windsor].     Surrender  of  Brit- 

28632—06 31 


482  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

ish  emissaries  by  the  mutineers.  L.  S.  of  John 
Sullivan.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Samuel  John 
Atlee.  45,  56 

Committee:  Sullivan,  Matthews  and  Witherspoon. 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Commissioners  to  treat  with  Pennsylvania 

JAN.  7  Line.    Princeton.    Proposals  of  terms  granted  by 

the  State  to  the  mutineers;  enlistments,  bounty, 
clothing.  Broadside  issued  under  authority  of 
Joseph  Reed  and  James  Potter.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  Committee  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  15. 

45,  173 

1781  St.  Clair,  Arthur.     Morristown.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

JAN.  7  gress,  [Philadelphia].     Situation  and  aspect  of  the 

mutiny;  conference  with  sergeants.  A.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  11. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  451 

1781  Witherspoon,  John.     Trenton.     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

JAN.  7  gress,  Philadelphia],      Situation  as  regards  the 

mutiny;  seizure  of  British  Emissaries.  A.  L.  S. 
1  p.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  447 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    States  quotas  of  money  to  be 

JAN.  8  furnished  American  prisoners.     D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  12.  96,  40 
1781              Continental  Congress,    Resolve.      Election  of  Brig.   Gen. 
JAN.  8                        [Edward]  Hand  as  Adjutant  General.     D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.    1  p.    Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  12.       96,  41 
1781              Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  with  Penn- 
JAN.  8                        sylvania  Executive.    Trenton.    Resolves.    Boun 
ties  of  soldiers  enlisted  for  the  war;  discharges; 
settlement  of    grievances   as   to   pay,    clothing; 
delivery  of  the  British  emissaries;  pardons.    A.  D. 
of  John  Witherspoon.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Com 
mittee  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  9.  45,  96 
1781              Livingston,  Robert  R.    Clermont  [New  York].    To  [George 
JAN.  8                         Washington,  New  Windsor].     Discontent  in  New 
York  state;  scarcity  of  money;  prejudice  of  Penn 
sylvania;  New  York's  inability  to  furnish  supplies; 
invasion  from  Canada;  representation  of  situation 
and  its  dangers  to  Congress.     A.  L.  S.     11  pp. 

45,74 


COERESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE   WASHINGTON  483 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Troops.     Committee  of  Sergeants.    [Prince- 

JAN.  8  ton.]     To  [Brig.  Gen.  Anthony  Wayne,  Prince 

ton].  Agreements  and  understandings  of  [Gov. 
Joseph  Reed's]  proposals.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John  Sullivan.  En 
closed  in  Wayne,  Butler  and  Stewart  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  497 

1781  Reed,  Joseph.     Maidenhead  [New  Jersey.]    To  the  Com- 

JAJV.  8  mittee  of  Congress  [Trenton].     Progress  of  the 

mutiny;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  John 
Sullivan.  Transmitted  to  Congress. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  459 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Trenton.     To  the  President  of  Congress, 

JAN.  8  [Philadelphia.]     Aspect  of  the  mutiny;  demands 

of  mutineers;  British  emissaries.  A.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  10. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  455 

1781  Wayne,    Anthony;    Richard   Butler  and   Walter   Stewart. 

JAN.  8  Princeton.     To  the  President  of  Congress  [Phila 

delphia].  Report  of  mutiny;  disposition  of  sol 
diery;  British  emissaries.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Read 
in  Congress,  Jan.  10.  C.  C.  152,  9,  473 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  with  Penn- 

JAN.  9  sylvania    Executive.       Trenton.       To   [George] 

Washington  [New  Windsor].  Transmitting 
papers  relating  to  negotiations  with  the  Pennsyl 
vania  mutineers.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  45,  94 

1781  Reed,  Joseph.     [Princeton.]    To  [the  Committee  of  Con- 

JAN-  9  gress,   Trenton].      Negotiations  with   the   muti 

neers.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Mathews.  Enclosed  in  Com 
mittee  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  9.  45,  95 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Trenton.     To  the  President  of  Congress 

JAN-  9  [Philadelphia].     Arrival  of  mutineers  at  Trenton. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  10. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  461 

1781  Washington,  George.      New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

JAN-  10  War   [Philadelphia].      Leather   caps   for   army; 

Swedish  officers.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  369 


484  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  with  Penn- 

JAN-  10  sylvania  Executive.    Near  Trenton.    To  [George] 

Washington  [New  Windsor].     Negotiations  with 

mutineers;  execution  of  British  spies.     L.  S.  of 

John   Sullivan   and  partly  in   his   handwriting. 

1  p.  45,  99 
1781               Sullivan,  John.     Trenton.     To  the  President  of  Congress 

JAN.  10  [Philadelphia],      Conference  of   mutineers  with 

President  Joseph  Reed.     A.  L.  S.      1  p.     Read 

in  Congress,  Jan.  11.  C.  C.     152,  9,  465 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Trenton.     To  the  President  of  Congress 

JAN.  11  [Philadelphia].     Trial  and  conviction  of  British 

emissaries;   approaching   finish   of    the   mutiny. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  12. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  469 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

JAN.  12  War     [Philadelphia].       Officers    for    Armand's 

Corps.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alex 
ander  Hamilton.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  371 

1781  Continental      Congress,       President.      Philadelphia.       To 

JAN.  12  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  resolves  and  papers  respecting  British  treat 
ment  of  prisoners.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 

2  pp.     Answered  Jan.  23.*  96,  36 
1781               Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Establishing  pay  in  the 

JAN.  12  commissary   department  and  artillery  and   ord 

nance;  aides-de-camp,  paymasters,  etc.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1 781 ,  Jan.  13.  96, 49 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JAN.  13  [George]  Washington  [West  Point?].     Establish 

ment  of  pay  of  certain  officers.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.  1  p.  Answered  Jan.  23.* 

96,42 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  with  Penn- 

JAN.  13  sylvania     Executive.       Trenton.     To    [George] 

Washington  [New  Windsor].  Execution  of 
British  spies;  adjusting  grievances  of  Pennsyl 
vania  troops.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Sullivan.  1  p. 

45, 146 

Committee:  Sullivan,  Witherspoon  and  Mathews. 

1781  Washington,  G[eorge].     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

JAN.  15  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Expediency  of  mov 

ing  French  troops  to  Virginia;  lack  of  supplies; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  485 

mutiny  of  Pennsylvania  troops.  Auto,  draft 
signed.  3  pp.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  23. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  373 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1891.    9,110. 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [John]  Laurens 

JAN-  15  [New    Windsor].      State    of    affairs;    aid    from 

France;  money  and  men;  credit  and  resources 
of  America.  Draft.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Alexander  Hamilton.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  377 

1781  Continental     Congress,     Circular    letter    to    the     States. 

JAN-  15  Finances;    progress  of  states  in  collecting  sup 

plies;  returns;  pay  of  army;  collection  of  taxes; 
cooperation  with  French;  specie  and  a  foreign 
loan.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
Jan.  16.  96,  46 

[1781]  Continental  Congress,  Estimate  of  sums  to  be  furnished  by 

[JAN.  15]  the    several     states.      Apportioned     by    states. 

Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Congress, 
Circular  to  the  States  1781,  Jan.  15.  96,  48 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  with  Penn- 

JAN-  15  sylvania    Executive.      Trenton.      To    [George] 

Washington  [New  Windsor].  Settlement  of 
matters  with  Pennsylvania  troops;  execution  of 
the  British  spies;  terms  granted  by  Pennsylva 
nia;  authority  of  the  Board  of  Sergeants.  L.  S. 
of  John  Sullivan.  1  p.  45,  171 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  John  Sullivan 

JAN.  16  [Philadelphia].     Mutiny  of  the  Pennsylvania  line; 

distress  of  soldiers;  pay.  Draft.  2pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  393 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN-  16g  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor],     Circular 

to  the  States;  funds;  British  in  the  James  River. 
L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunting-ton.  2  pp.  Answered 
Jan.  23.*  96,  45 

1781  Knox,    H[enry].      Boston.     To    [John]   Lowell  [Boston]. 

JAN-  16  Grievances   of  the   Massachusetts   troops;   pay, 

clothing;  bounty  and  hard  money.  Contem 
porary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  George 
Lewis.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1781,  Feb.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  557 


486 

1781  Massachusetts,  House  of   Representatives  [Boston].     Re- 

JAN.  16  solves   reimbursing    Massachusetts    soldiers   for 

stoppages;  bounties,  gratuities,  hard  money, 
clothing.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  George  Lewis  ?  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Feb.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  561 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Electing  Dr.  John  Coch- 

JAN.  17  ran,    Director   of  Military   Hospital    and    John 

Pierce,  Paymaster  General;  regulations  govern 
ing  the  hospital  department,  half-pay.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  18. 

96,  53 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  18  [George]  Washington  [New    Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
1  p.  Answered  Feb.  13.*  96,  52 

1781  Board   of    War.     [Philadelphia.]     Report  recommending 

JAN.  19  Lt.  Col.  [Jean  Baptiste]  Ternant  to  command  in 

Armand's  Legion.     Contemporary  extract.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Jan.  27.  96,  66 
1781               Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.     To  [John  Sullivan, 
JAN.  21                        Philadelphia].    Mutiny  of  the  New  Jersey  troops. 
Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.     Endorsed:  "To  General  Sullivan  or  Com 
mittee  of  Congress."                    A.     V,  pt.  II,  395 
1781               Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 
JAN.  23                       of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Revolt  of  the  Jersey 
regiments;  need  of  money,  provisions  and  forage. 
Draft.    2  pp.    In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.     Read  in  Congress  Jan.  29. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  397 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington, 

JAN.  23  New  Windsor].     Return  of  officers  remaining  in 

service  and  those  retired.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 

Stoddert.     1  p.     Answered  Feb.  19.*  96,  55 

1781  Continental     Congress,     Resolve.      Equipment    for     Col. 

JAN.  23  Armand's    legion;     remounts;     Lt.    Col.    [Jean 

Baptiste]    Ternant's    appointment.      D.    S.     of 

Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congj-ess  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  27. 

96,  63 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  487 

1781  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    New  Windsor.    To  the  President 

JAX-  24  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Introducing  Comte 

de  Charlus.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

— .    To  same.    Introducing  Comte  de  Dillon. 
Auto,  draft. 

— .     To  same.     Introducing  Mons.    Dumat 
[Comte  de  Damas?].     Auto,  draft.     3  pp. 

P.     II,  267 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

JAX-  24  [George]    Washington.      [New    Windsor].     Ap 

proving  measures  respecting  mutiny  of  the 
Pennsylvania  line  and  removal  of  French  troops. 
L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p.  Answered 
Feb.  13.*  96,56 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  officer  com- 

JAX-  25  manding  the  British  fleet  in  New  York  harbor 

[Capt.  George  Dawson].  Treatment  of  American 
prisoners  on  the  prison  ship  [Jersey]',  inspection. 
Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Feb.  13. 

C.  C.     169,  8,  48 

Printed :  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1891.    9,119. 

1781  Hull,  William.     Crompond  [New  York].     To  Maj.  Gen. 

JA*.  25  [Samuel  Holden]  Parsons  [Highlands].     Account 

of  enterprize  against  Morrisania  [New  York]. 
Contemporary  copy.  8  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  31. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  525 

1781  Lee,  Henry,  jr.     Sampit  River  [North  Carolina].     Report 

JAN-  25  of  enterprize  against  Georgetown.    Contemporary 

copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 

to  Washington,  1781,  Feb.  21.  95,  93. 

1781  Parsons,   Samuel   Holden.      Highlands.      To  Maj.    Gen. 

JAN.  25  [William]  Heath  [Highlands].     Account  of  expe 

dition  against  Morrisania.  Contemporary  copy. 
6  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Jan.  31.  C.  C.  152,  9,  533 

1781  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.     Ration  allowance;   addi- 

JAX-  26  tional  pay  of  aides-de-camp  and  others.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Jan.  27.  96,  62 


488  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

JAN.  27  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].    Transmit 

ting  resolves  and  papers;  Armand's  corps;  addi 
tional  pay.     L.  S.     2pp.     Answered  Feb.  13.* 

96,  60 

1781  Continental   Congress,   Order.       On    petition    of    George 

JAN-  27  Wright  and  others.     D.  8.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  Jan.  27.  96,  58 
1781              Howe,  Robert.      Ringwood  [New  Jersey],     To   [George 
JAN-  27                       Washington,  New  Windsor].     Report  of  suppres 
sion  of  revolt  of  the  Jersey  troops.  Contemporary 
copy.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1781,  Jan.  23.          C.  C.     152,  9,  521 
1781              Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washington 
JAN-  29                       [New  Windsor].     Clothing  for  army;  important 
measures  before  Congress;  centralization  of  power 
of  government;  distresses  of  army  and  the  Penn 
sylvania  mutiny;  Virginia's  cession  of  western 
lands  and  Maryland's  endorsement  of  the  Con 
federation;  public  credit;  political  situation  and 
news  from  the  South.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.       46,  15 
1781              Rochambeau,  Comte  de.     Newport  [Rhode  Island].     To 
JAN.  29                       [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Effect  of 
storm;    naval    arrangements.     Transcript.     En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Feb.  3.                        C.  C.     169,  8,  36 
1781              Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 
JAN.  29                        [New  Windsor].     Disbanding  the  Pennsylvania 
Line;  revolt  of  the  New  Jersey  troops;  the  polit 
ical  outlook;  new  loan  from  individuals;  paper 
money;  prospects;  late  disturbances  among  the 
troops.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.                                46,  10 
1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 
JAN-  31                        of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Suppression  of  the 
Jersey  revolt.     [Maj.  ]  Gen.  [Samuel  Holden]  Par- 
sons's  exploit  [at  Morrisania,  New  York].    Draft. 
1  p.     In   handwriting  of   Alexander   Hamilton. 
Read  in  Congress,  Feb.  5.          A.     V,  pt.  II,  399 
1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 
JAN.  31                       War  [Philadelphia].     Remount  for  the  dragoons. 
Draft.     1   p.     In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 
phreys.                                           A.     V,  pt.  II,  401 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  489 

1781  Greene,     Nathanael.     Sherard's     Ford,    Catawba     River 

JAN-  31  [North  Carolina].     To  [the  President  of  Congress, 

Philadelphia].  The  military  situation;  militia; 
strength  of  enemy;  supplies.  Contemporary 
copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington  1781,  Feb.  21.  96,  92 

1781  North  and  South  Carolina,  Officers.     Resolutions  requesting 

JAN-  31  changes  in  uniform.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 

May  14.  96,  258 

[1781]  [Clinton,  Sir  Henry]     [New  York.]    To  the  Pennsylvania 

[JAN-]  troops.      Offer   of   British   protection,   pay  etc. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

and  attested  by  John  Witherspoon.     Transmitted 

to  Congress.  C.  C.     152,  9,  449 

[1781]  Rhode  Island.     Memorandum  of  money  ordered  paid  to 

[JAN.]  the  Rhode  Island  troops;  depreciation.     Contem 

porary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1781,  Feb.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  565 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolye.     Discontinuance  of  allow- 

FEB.  1  ance  to  officers  on  command.     D.   S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 
Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  Feb.  12.  96,  67 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  2  [George]   Washington   [New   Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy. 

C.  C.     15,  226 

1781  Dawson,  G[eorge].     [H.  M.  S.]  Iris,  off  New  York.     To 

FEB.  2  [George]  Washington   [New   Windsor].      Treat 

ment  of  American  prisoners  on  the  prison-ship 
[Jersey],  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Feb.  13. 

C.  C.     169,  8,  50 

1781  "Jersey"  [Prison-ship.]     New  York  harbor.     Report  of 

FEB.  2  British   Board   of    Inquiry   as   to   treatment   of 

American  prisoners  thereon.  Testimony  of  pris 
oners;  findings.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Feb. 
13.  C.  C.  169,  8,  50. 

1781  Nash,    A[bner].     Halifax     [North     Carolina].     To     [the 

FEB.  2  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     British  in 

North  Carolina;  want  of  arms  and  military  sup- 


490  LIBKAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

plies;  successes  of  militia  and  spirit  of  people. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Read  in  Congress, 
Feb.  20.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1781,  Feb.  20.  96,  83 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Corporal  punish 
ment  in  the  army;  furloughs  and  discharges. 
Draft.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton.  Referred,  Feb.  9,  to  J.  Jones, 
McDougall  and  Sullivan.  Reported,  June  15. 
Acted  on  June  16.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  407 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  126. 

[1781]  Continental  Army.     Form  of  honorable  discharge.     Draft. 

[FEB.  3]  i   p.     ln   handwriting  of  Alexander   Hamilton. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress  1781,  Feb.  3.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  403 

[1781]  Continental  Army.     Form  of  furlough.     Draft.     1  p.     In 

[FEB.  3]  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1781, 
Feb.  3.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  405 

1781  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     New  Windsor.     To  [John]  Sulli- 

FEB.  4  van  [Philadelphia].     [Lt.]  Col.  [Alexander]  Ham 

ilton  as  a  financier;  mismanagement;  finance; 
traffic  with  enemy.  Auto,  draft  signed.  4  pp. 

~  P.     II,  283 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  131. 

1781  Continental   Congress,    Order.     Publication    of  report  of 

FEB.  5  enterprise  against  Morrisania  and  thanks  of  Con 

gress  to  Maj.  Gen.  [Samuel  Holden]  Parsons. 
D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
Feb.  9.  96,  73 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Officers  of  the  Line.    Philadelphia.    Memo- 

FEB.  6  rial  to  [George]    Washington    [New   Windsor]' 

Services  in  1776  and  disarrangement  in  1779; 
resolves  of  Congress  of  Jan.  1,  1781  and  injury 
sustained  thereby.  D.  S.  of  John  Richardson, 
Danl.  Brodhead,  John  Lawrence,  John  Morgan, 
John  Helm,  Danl.  Topham,  Robert  Caldwell, 
Bernard  Ward,  Matths.  Weiderman.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Atlee  to  Washington,  1781,  Feb.  10. 

46,  151 

1781  Germain  to  Sir  Henry  Clinton.    See:  President  of  Congress 

FEB-  7  to  Washington,  1781,  July  17. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  491 

1781  Knox,  H[enry].     New  Windsor.     To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  7  ton   [New    Windsor].      Report  of   visit  to  New 

Enerland  States  in  effort  to  raise  recruits.     Con- 

o 

temporary  copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Feb.  13. 

C.  C.     152,  9,  553 

1781  Jefferson,  Thomas.     Richmond.     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

FEB.  8  gress,  Philadelphia].    British  in  Cape  Fear  River; 

want  of  arms.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Feb.  20.  95,  82 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

FEB.  9  of  Congress,  Philadelphia]  Col.   [Peter]   Ganse- 

voort's  claim  to  command  at  Fort  Schuyler. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Ham 
ilton.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  413 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  9  [George]  Washington   [New  Windsor].     British 

fleet  at  Gardiner's  Bay  [Long  Island];  success 
at  Cowpens;  Chevalier  de  Chastellux  and  other 
Frenchmen.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  1  p. 
Answered  Feb.  17.*  96,  68 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  9  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].    Delay    in 

transmitting     thanks     to    Maj.     Gen.    [Samuel 

Holden]  Parsons.     Answered  Feb.   17.*     L.   S. 

of  Samuel  Huntington.     1  p.  96,71 

[1781]  Sharpe,  William  [Philadelphia].      To  [George]  Washing- 

[FEB.  9?]  ton  [New  Windsor].     Description  of  country  in 

vicinit}^  of  the  Cowpens.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Feb.  9.  96,  70 

1781  Atlee,  Samuel  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

FEB-  10  ington  [New  Windsor].     Address  of  officers  who 

were  prisoners  in  1776;  disarrangement  and  half- 
pay.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  46,  150 

1781  Jefferson,  Thomas.     Richmond.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

FEB.  12  gress  [Philadelphia].    British  in  Virginia;  affairs 

in  the  Carolinas.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Feb.  20.  96,  81 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     T,o  [the  President 

FEB.  13  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Approbation  of  Con 

gress;  civilians  prisoners  of  enemy;   recruiting 


492  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

measures  in  the  Eastern  States;  conference  with 
Rochambeau;  British  treatment  of  prisoners 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Feb.  19.  Part  referred 
to  Board  of  Admiralty.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  415 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

FEB.  13  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Mistake  in  transmit 

ting  letters.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  419 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia,]     To  [George]  Washington 

FEB.  13  [New  Windsor].     Distress  of   British    prisoners 

through  British  neglect.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  1  p.  Answered  Feb.  19.*  96,  74 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  John  Mathews 

FEB.  14  [Philadelphia].    Completion  of  the  Confederation; 

Virginia's  reliquishment  of  claim  to  Western  lands. 
Auto,  draft  signed.  2  pp.  P.  II,  287 

1781  Continental     Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

FEB.  14  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     British 

at  Portsmouth  [Virginia]  and  in  the  Chesapeake 
Bay.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     1  p.     An 
swered  Feb.  26.*  96,  75 
1781              Mathews,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 
FEB.  15                       [New  Windsor].     [Brig.]  Gen.  [Daniel]  Morgan's 
victory  [at  the  Cowpens];  exchange  of  prisoners 
in    Southern  Department.     Recent  copy.     1  p. 

46,  184 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

FEB.  17  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Col.  [Daniel]  Mor 

gan's  victory  in  the  South  [Cowpens];  supplies 
for  an  operation  against  New  York.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in 
Congress,  Feb.  26.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  421 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  145. 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

FEB.  17  New  Windsor.     Food  and  clothing  for  friendly 

Oneidas  and  Tuscaroras.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 

Peters.     2  pp.     Answered  Feb.  23.*  96,  77 

1781  Jefferson,  Thomas.     Richmond.    To  [the  President  of  Con- 

FEB.  17  gress,  Philadelphia].     Greene  and  Cornwallis  in 

North  Carolina;  prisoners;  British  naval  force  in 

Elizabeth   River  [Virginia];   expedition  against 

the  Cherokees;  reenforcements.     Contemporary 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  493 

copy.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington  1781,  Feb.  25.  96,  97 

1781  Knox,  H[enry].     Near  New  Windsor.     To  [George]  Wash- 

FEB.  17  ington  [New  Windsor].     Estimate  of    ordnance 

supplies  necessary  for  an  operation  against  New 

York.     Transcript.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Feb.  17. 

C.  C.     169,  8,  55 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

FEB.  19  War   [Philadelphia].     Arrangements  of   officers 

and  minor  matters.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  42<* 
1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 
FEB.  19                        War  [Philadelphia].     Preparation  of  a  battering 
train  for  a  secret  expedition.     Draft.     1  p.     In 
handwriting  of  Samuel  Shaw.     A.     V,  pt.  II,  427 
1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  James  Duane 
FEB.  19                        [Philadelphia].     Changes  made  by  Congress  [es 
tablishment  of  Secretaries];  increased  powers;  the 
Confederacy    and     Virginia    relinquishment    of 
Western  lands.     Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp. 

P.     II,  289 

1781  Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.    To  El  bridge  Gerry, 

FEB.  20  Boston.     [James]   Lovell's  embarrassing   letter. 

Auto,  draft.     1  p.  P.     II,  299 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  152. 

1781  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  20  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolves;   Pennsylvania  line  ordered  to 
the  southward;  French  troops.     L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.     2pp.    Answered  Feb.  26.*     96,87 
1781  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

FEB.  20  [George]  Washington   [New  Windsor].     Condi 

tions  in  North  Carolina;  aid  of  the  French.  L.  S. 
of  Samuel  Huntington.  3  pp.  Answered  Feb. 
26.*  96,  79 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Troops  to  compose  South- 

FEB.  20  ern  Army;  supplies  and  payment  for  same;  pro 

visions  from  contiguous  states.     D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.     4  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Feb.  20.  96,  85 
1781              Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 
FEB.  21                       [George]  Washington   [New  Windsor].     Intelli- 


494  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

gence  from  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene. 
L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntingdon.  1  p.  Answered 
Feb.  27.*  96,  89 

1781  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

FEB-  21  New  Windsor].     Dr.  John  Lewis's  parole;  mili 

tary  situation  in  the  South;  arrival  of  [Capt. 
John]  P[aul]  Jones;  Virginia  and  navigation  of 
the  Mississippi;  [Robert]  Morris  and  the  finances; 
War  office.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  46,  107 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

FEB.  23  War  [Philadelphia].     Clothing  and  supplies  for 

Oneida  Indians.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     V,  pt.  II,  429 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

FEB.  25  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Intelli 

gence  from  the  Southward.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  Mar.  1.*  96,  95 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

FEB.  26  of   Congress,    Philadelphia].      Situation    in    the 

South;  cooperation  of  the  French;  attempt 
against  Arnold.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar. 
2.  Part  referred  to  Board  of  Admiralty. 

A.     V,  pt.  II,  431 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  108. 

1781  Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.    To  [John  Mathews, 

FEB.  26  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Southern  prisoners. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  435 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  168. 

1781  Jefferson,  Thomas.     Richmond.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

FEB.  26  gress  [Philadelphia].     Militar}7  situation  in  Vir 

ginia.  Contemporaiy  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
Mar.  5.  96,  108 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

FEB.  27  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Danger  in  the  South; 

equipping  Col.  [Stephen]  Moylan's  dragoons; 
[Lt.  Col.  Henry  Lee's]  surprise  of  Georgetown. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  5.  Referred  to 
Board  of  War.  A.  V,  pt.  II,  437 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  495 

1781  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

FEB.  27  New  Windsor].     Corn wallis  in  the  South;  [Maj.] 

Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene's  ability;  Maryland  and 
the  Confederation;  British  affairs  in  the  South. 
A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  47,  21 

1781  Sharpe,  William.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  27  ton  [New  Windsor].     Cornwallis  in  North  Caro 

lina;  topographic  notes  of  the  countiy;  probable 
movements  of  British;  death  of  [Brig.]  Gen. 
[William  Lee]  Davidson.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 
Answered  Mar.  23.*  47,  29 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

MAR.  1  of    Congress    [Philadelphia].     Conference    with 

Rochambeau;  Cornwallis  in  the  South.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read 
in  Congress,  Mar.  6.  Referred  to  Ward,  Sulli 
van  and  Motte,  Mar.  23.  Acted  on  Apr.  20. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  3 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the   President 

MAR-  l  of   Congress  [Philadelphia].     Memorial  of  Col. 

[Moses]  Hazen.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read  in  Congress,  Mar. 

23.     Referred  to  Ward,  Sullivan  and  Motte. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  1 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Extract  from  the  Minutes.     Ratiti- 

MAR.  1  cation  by  Maryland  delegates  of  the  Articles  of 

Confederation.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Mar.  5.  96,  107 
1781              Hazen,  Moses.     Fishkill  [New  York].     To  George  Wash- 
MAR.  1                        ington   [New    Windsor].      Memorial   recounting 
his  services,  praying  payment  for  his  regiment 
and  promotion  to  a  brigadiership.     D.  S.     4  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  17S1,  Mar.  1.                       C.  C.     152,  10,  13 
1781              Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 
MAR.  2                        [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     British 
in  Virginia.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     2  pp. 
Answered  Mar.  11.*  96,  99 
1781              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 
MAR.  3                        [near   Hartford,    Connecticut].      Leather    caps; 
wants   of   the  cavalry;  commissions  for  certain 
officers;  command  of  the  German  regiment;  stop 
page  of  work  at  Springfield;  lack  of  money  for 


496  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGKESS 

Department  of  Military  Stores;  stores   for   the 
artillery  and  Indians;  business  of  the  War  Depart 
ment.     A.  L.  8.  of  Richard  Peters.     4  pp.     An 
swered  Mar.  23.*  96,  102 
1781              Continental     Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.         To 
MAR.  5                        [George]    Washington    [Lebanon,    Connecticut]. 
Transmitting  intelligence  and  resolve.     L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.     2  pp.     Answered  Mar  21.* 

96,  105 

1781  Mathews,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  6  [New  Windsor].     Status  of  militia,  prisoners  at 

St.  Augustine;  exchange.     A.  L.  S.     2pp.     An 
swered  Mar.  23.*  47,  85 
1781              Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 
MAR.  6                        [New  Windsor].     Election  of  Secretaries  of  the 
different  Departments;    [Lt.]    Col.    [Alexander] 
Hamilton,  Robert  Morris  and  the  Superintendent -y 
of  Finance;  Sullivan,  the  Secretaryship  of  War 
and  New  England  jealousy;  slowness  of  Congress 
traffic  with  enemy ;  news  from  South;  settlement 
of  his  accounts.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  47,  83 
1781               Germain,  Lord  George,  to  Sir  Henry  Clinton.     See:  Presi 
MAR.  7                        dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  July  17. 
1781              Germain  to  Peace  Commissioners.     See:  President  of  Con 

MAR.  7  gress  to  Washington,  1781,  July  17. 

[1781]  Continental  Congress,  Committee  Report  on  Washington's 

[MAR.  9]  letter  of  Dec.  20  [1780];  system  of  army  promo 

tions;  half  pay  etc.     Contemporary  copy.     6  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Sullivan  to  Washington,  1781,  Mar.  9. 


Committee:  Sullivan,  Varnum  and  Bland. 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

MAR.  9  Newport,  Rhode  Island].      Transmitting  report 

of  Committee  on  promotions  etc.  and  comment 
ing  on  same.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  96,  147 
1781               Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 
MAR.  9                       [Newport,    Rhode  Island].     Case  of   [Lt.]  Col. 
[Jacob  Gerhard]  Derick.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.      47, 101 
1781              Washington,  George.     Newport  [Rhode  Island].     To  the 
MAR-  n                       President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Sailing  of 
detachment  of  the  French;  embarkation  of  Brit 
ish  for  the  Chesapeake.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress, 
Mar.  19.                                           A.     VI,  pt.  I,  5 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  497 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Officers'  servants.     Con- 

MAR.  11  temporary  copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board  of 

War  to  Washington,  1782,  Jan.  8.  97,  325 

1781  Board  of  War.     Proceedings.     Discontinuing  post  at  Fish- 

MAK.  12  kill.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwrit 

ing  of  Samuel  Shaw.  Enclosed  in  Knox  to 
Washington,  1781,  Apr.  23.  47,  125 

1781  Prisoners,  British.  "New  Prison,"  Philadelphia.  To 

MAE.  14  [Sir  Henry  Clinton,  New  York].  Petitioning  for 

clothing,  subsistence  and  relief.  Tabulated 
statement  of  numbers  by  regiments.  A.  D.  of 
Thomas  Quartermon.  %  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board 
of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  Mar.  17.  96,  112 
1781  Board  of  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  17  [Hartford].     Transmitting   papers  from  British 

prisoners.     A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton.     1  p. 

Answered  Mar.  23.*  96,  111 

1781  Prisoners,    British.     "New   Prison"   [Philadelphia].     To 

MAR.  17  the  Board  of  War,  Philadelphia.  Petitioning  for 

sergeant  to  go  into  New  York  to  obtain  clothing 
etc.  for  prisoners.  A.  L.  S.  of  Sergt.  Thomas 
Quartermon.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1781,  Mar.  17.  96,  109 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Proclamation,  designating  the  last 

MAR.  19  Thursday  in  April  as  a  day  of  fasting  and  prayer. 

D.  S.  of  John  Hanson.     Countersigned  by  Charles 

Thomson.     3  pp.  Miscel. 

1781  Clinton,  George.     [Albany.]    To  [the  President  of  Con- 

MAR.  19  gress,  Philadelphia].  Raising  of  two  new  regi 

ments  by  New  York.  Contemporary  extract  of 
letter.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  4.  96,  152 

[1781]  Destouches,  Chevalier  [Due  de  £ourgogne,  at  sea.]  To 

[MAR.  19]  George  Washington  [New  Windsor].  Account 

of  engagement  between  French  and  English  fleets, 
16th  inst.  L.  S.  6pp.  (In  French.)  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1781,  Mar.  31.  C.  C.  152,  10,  31 

1781  Barren,  James.  Hampton  [Virginia].  To  [Gov.]  Thomas 

MAR.  20  Jefferson  [Richmond].  Arrival  of  British  ships 

in  the  Chesapeake.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Mar.  26.  96,  131 

28632—06 32 


498  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Dubuysson,  Le  Chevalier.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Presi- 

MAR.  20  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Leave  to  go  to 

France  in  return  for  permission  to  Lt.  Col. 
[John]  Hill  to  go  to  England.  L.  8.  1  p.  Read 
in  Congress,  Mar.  21.  Referred  to  the  Com 
mander  in  chief.  96,  133 

1781  Stanbery,  Joseph.     Essex  County,  New  Jersey.     Exami- 

MAH.  20  nation  respecting  actions  of  John  Adam. 

Frazee,  Isaac.     Essex  County.     Same. 
Stanbery,  Peter.     Same.     Ds.  S.     Before  Mathias  Halsted. 
2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Halsted.     Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Mar. 
20.  96,  240 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

MAR.  21  of  Congress  [Philadelphia],     Completion  of  the 

Confederation  of  the  United  States.     Draft.     1  p. 

In   handwriting  of   Tench  Tilghman.     Read   in 

Congress,  Mar.  26.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  7 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,  456. 

1781  [Jefferson,  Thomas.]     Richmond.     To   [the   President  of 

MAR.  21  Congress,    Philadelphia].     Report  of    battle    of 

Guilford  Court  House.  Contemporary  extract  of 
letter.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Mar.  26.  96,  130 

1781  Wood,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

MAR.  21  gress   [Philadelphia].     Application   of    Lt.    Col. 

[John]  Hill  to  go  to  England.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Mar.  26.  96,  135 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee.     Report  on  Convention 

MAR.  22  and   other    prisoners;    desertions,    rations    etc.; 

resolutions  for  quartering  prisoners;  officers, 
German  troops,  transportation  etc.  A.  D.  of 
Joseph  Carleton.  7  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  Mar.  26.  96,  140 

Above  report  considered  Mar.  23  and  referred  to  Board  to  take  action 
thereon.  Committee  on  report  of  Board  of  War  of  Mar.  17:  Bland, 
Duane  and  Varnum. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Act  of  Connecticut  Legisla- 

MAR.  22  ture  respecting  debt  contracted  by  the  United 

States;  discharge  of  principal  and  interest;  im 
port  tax.  D.  S.  of  George  Bond.  3  pp.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  96,  114 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  499 

1781  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  22  [New  Windsor].     Proposed  alteration  of  the  Pro 

vision  departments.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
1  p.  Answered  Mar.  30.*  96,  116 

[1781]  Board  of  War.     Plan  of  reorganization  of  Provision  de- 

[MAK.  22?]  partments;  abolishment  of  departments  of  Com- 

missar}^  General  of  Purchases  and  that  of  Issues; 
duties  of  quartermasters.  10  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington  1781,  Mar.  22.  96,  120 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

MAR.  23  War  [Philadelphia].     Supply  of  shoes  and  accou 

trements;  hides;  horses  for  cavalry;  Lt.  Col. 
[Ludowick]  Weltner's  claim;  want  of  money;  rank 
in  cavalry;  British  prisoners  etc.  Draft.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  9 

1781  Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.    To  William  Sharpe 

MAK.  23  [Philadelphia].     His  information  as  to  distances 

etc.  of  places  in  the  South.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  13 

1781  Washington,  George.    New  Windsor.    To  [John]  Mathews 

MAR.  23  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  southern  prisoners. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  15 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAR.  23  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].    Exchange 

of  [Lt.]  Gen.  [John]  Burgoyne.     L.  S.  of  Samuel 

Huntington.     2pp.    Answered  May  1.*      96,124 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.      Authorizing  exchange  of 

MAR.  23  Lt.   Gen.   [John]  Burgoyne.      A.  D.   of   James 

Duane,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Mar.  23.  96,  126 

Inadvertently  dated  by  Thomson  Apr.  23. 

1781  Elaine,  Ephraim.     Newburgh  [New  York].     To  [George] 

MAR.  23  Washington  [New  Windsor].     State  of  supplies; 

prospects.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Mar.  24. 

C.  C.     169,  8,  79 

1781  Greene,  Nathanael.     Buffalo  Creek  [North  Carolina].     To 

MAR.  23  [the     President     of     Congress,      Philadelphia]. 

Results  of  battle  of  Guilford  Court  House;  con- 


500  LIBEAEY    OF    CONGBESS 

dition  of  army;  [Brig.]  Genls.  [Thomas]  Sum- 
ter  and  [Francis]  Marion  in  South  Carolina. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  5. 

96,  156 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

MAR.  24  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Want  of  money  for 

elaboratory  work;  complaint  of  conduct  of 
Clothier  General  [James]  Wilkinson;  flour  from 
Pennsylvania.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  2. 
Referred  to  Board  of  War.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  17 

1781  Board  of  War.      [Philadelphia.]     To   Col.   James  Wood 

MAR.  24  [Philadelphia].      Instructions   relative   to   treat 

ment  and  management  of  the  Convention  prison 
ers.  A.  D.  of  Joseph  Carleton.  4  pp.  Enclosed 
in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  Mar.  26. 

96,  138 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

MAR.  26  [George  Washington,  New  Windsor].    Leaves  of 

absence  for  certain  officers;  intelligence  from  the 

south.     L.    S.    of    Samuel    Huntington.     2  pp. 

Answered  Mar.  31,*  96,  128 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  26  [New  Windsor].     Instructions   respecting   Con 

vention  troops.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Answered  Mar.  30.*  96,  137 

1781  Knox,  H[enry].     New  Windsor.     To  George  Washington 

MAR.  27  [New    Windsor].     Promotions  in  the    artillery. 

Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  Committee  of  Congress,  1781,  Apr.  3. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  39 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Arrangement  of  artificer 

MAR.  29  companies.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Trans 

mitted  to  Washington.  97,  211 

1781  Fowler,  Alexander].    Pittsburg.     To  Prest.  Joseph  Reed, 

MAR.  29  Philadelphia.     Charges    of    mal-administration, 

fraud  etc.  at  Pittsburg.     Contemporary  copy  by 

Charles  Thomson.     6  pp.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  20. 

96,  191 


WRITING   OF  JONATHAN   TRUMBULL,  Jr. 


f  <  .  '  >!iPT<v--  j  Philadelphia]. 

{-.I*.  'fiitory     work;      compl 

tthier  General  [.lames] 
I  •••'!,,  vivania,      Draft.     ;>  }. 
•  >f  T'Mnjh  Tilghrnan.     iiw\ 
He  IV  err  '!  to  Board  of  War 

3oa,:<i    of   War.      jPhiladelphm.]      T> 
[Phiiadoiphia].      Instruction 
>uci)t  and  rnaitacremcnt  of  c-. 
»>rs.     ,\.  I  >.  of  Joseph  Carlo  t* 
in   H-::irdof  War  to  W:i4«iu 


1781  Continental      Congress,     President. 

[George  Washington,  .New  \ 


el    Tiuiuiu..'   n.     '2   pjv 
An>wrrt\i  Mar.  31.*  96.  i^ 

1781  Board  or  War.     {  Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  WftHhin^ton 

MAR.  2»!  \,«vv   Windsor].      liu-(ructio..      respod       ;-   C*ni- 

reotion  troops.     A.  L.  S,  <••'  '•••tor-      1  p. 

Answr-rod  Mar.  HP,*  -i;^.  1"T 

1781  Knox,  Hlonryl.     New  ^  '/ashing; 

MAK.  i'7  [New    Winu-M'r;.      {•roii'->t!oii>   in   tl." 

Ooniv.'nj.-     iry  ropy.     3  pp.     Knclos<   !  in  ^ 
inu!  •-     -Committee  >-f  C'ongre^s,  17-      A  pi. 

C,  C.     152,  10,  :;'.' 

1781  Coniiaental  Congress,  Eesoh          ArraDgement  of  jiriiiiecr 

M.VK.  2'J  companies.     Contemporary    copy.     1  p. 

mittrd  to  Washington. 

1781  Fowler.  Alexander].    Pittsburg.     To  Pn\«t    Joseph  Meed 

MAR.  29  Phila  iflphia.     Charges    of    mal-admir.istration, 

fraud  etr.  at  Pittsburg.  Contemporu'-v  copy  »..;. 
Charle-  Thomson.  «  pp.  Km-losed  n  President 
of  Congre**  to  Washington,  17S1,  \pr.  ^». 

96,  I'M 


/        /  7      -*•'  X>        1/lf 

'Lt*s's^s~r/    -*      <t?    /-tt-^^t   /    ...vv^ 


2<     ~*~        ij  f-ti.     £&&&£.    i+ji    «/*•    ;  ^'^        "X    ^t     ""<- 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  501 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  Board  of 

MAR-  30  War,  Philadelphia].     Proposed  consolidation  of 

the  different  Commissary  departments  with  that 

of  the  Quartermaster  General's.     Draft.     4  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  21 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  198. 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Encounter  between 
French  and  English  fleets  on  the  16th  inst. ;  ex 
change  of  Lt.  Col.  Dubuysson.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in 
Congress,  Apr.  5.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  25 

1781  Washington,  George.      New  Windsor.      To  [Alexander] 

MAR-  31  McDougall    [Philadelphia].      Suggesting  thanks 

of  Congress  to  French,  on  account  of  expedition 
against  Arnold.  Auto,  draft  signed.  1  p. 

P.     II,  329 

Same  sent  to  Sullivan  and  Mathews. 

1781  Balfour,  N[esbitt].     [Before]  Charleston  [South  Carolina]. 

MAR.  31  To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [William]  Moultrie  [Charleston]. 

Exchange  of  prisoners;  shipment  to  West  Indies 
and  treatment  of  British.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  Mathews,  John  to  Washington, 
1781,  May  2.  48,  341 

[1781?]          [Pickering,  Timothy,  jr.]    Memorandum  of  resolves  of  Con- 

[MAR.  ?]  gress  Of  i2th  and  16th  of  Nov.  1779  respecting 

the  Artificer  corps.     A.  D.     1  p.     Transmitted 

to  Washington.  97,  210 

1781  Hand,  Edward.     [New  Windsor.]     Return  of  recruits  that 

ApR-  *  have  joined  the  army  since  Jan.  1,  1781.     Tab 

ular  statement.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Apr.  8. 

A.     VI,  pt.  1,  47 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Status  of  two  new  regi- 

APR.  2  ments   to   be   raised    by   New   York.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.    1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  4.      96,  150 
1781  Forman,  David.     Freehold,  New  Jersej^.     To  [the  Presi- 

APR.  2  dent   of    Congress,    Philadelphia],     Robbery   of 

mail;  intelligence  of  British  embarkation  for  the 
Delaware.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Apr.  7.  96,  161 


502  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Greene,  Nathanael.  Deep  River,  North  Carolina.  To  the 

APR.  2  Board  of  War  [Philadelphia].  Uniforms  of 

North  and  South  Carolina  officers.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1781,  May  14.  96,  257 

1781  Washington,  George.  New  Windsor.  To  [Committee  of 

ApR-  3  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Remarks  on  report  on 

system  of  promotion  in  Army.  D.  S.  10  pp. 
Report  in  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghrnan  and 
remarks  in  that  of  Washington  arranged  in  par 
allel  columns.  C.  C.  152,  10,  43 

Committee  on  Washington's  letter  of  Dec.  20,  1780:  Sullivan,  Var- 
num  and  Bland. 

[1781]  [Washington,  George.]     [New  Windsor.]     To  [Committee 

[APR.  3]  of  Congress  Philadelphia].     Inspector-General's 

department,    organization,    needs     etc.;    Barons 

Steuben,  Arendt  and  Holtzendorf .    Draft.    3  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  53 

Committee  on  letter  of  Dec.  '20.    See  preceding  entry. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Recall  of  all  British  offi- 

ApR-  3  cers  absent  from  America  on  parole.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.    1  p.    Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  5.      96,  155 
1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

APR.  4  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Preservation  of  rec 

ords;  employment  of  a  secretary.  Auto,  draft. 
1  p.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  9.  Acted  on. 

A.    VI,  pt.  I,  27 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    7,  467. 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

APR.  4  War     [Philadelphia].       Powder     at    Lancaster. 

Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  29 

1781  [Washington,  George.]     New  Windsor.     To  [John]  Sulli- 

APR.  4  van  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  ideas   on   the 

committee  report;  news  from  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Na 
thanael]  Greene.  Auto,  draft.  1  p. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  31 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [John  Sullivan, 

APR.  4  Philadelphia].     Remarks  on  report  of  the  Com 

mittee  of  Congress  respecting  promotions  in  the 
Army.  Draft.  10  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
Sullivan,  same  date.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  33 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEOKGE    WASHINGTON  503 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  4  [George]  Washington   [New  Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolve;  New  York  regiments.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  2pp.  Answered  Apr.  16.* 

96,  148 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.'       Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  5  [George]  Washington   [New  Windsor],     Trans 

mitting  resolve;  treatment  of  Henry  Laurens; 
robbery  of  mail;  intelligence  from  South.  L.  S. 
of  Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  Apr. 
16.*  96,  153 

1781  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.     Thanks   of   Congress   to 

APR.  5  Rochambeau  and  Destouches.     D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  6.  96,  165 

1781  Livingston,  William.     Trenton.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

APK.  5       .  gress  [Philadelphia].     Report  of  British  embar 

kation  from  New  York  for  the  Delaware.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  5.  96,  159 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  5  [New  Windsor].     Naval  action  between  French 

and    British   [Mar.    16    off    Capes   Charles   and 

Henry].     A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  47,  327 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Apu-  6  [George]  Washington    [New  Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
1  p.  96,  163 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  7  [George]  Washington   [New  Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  letters.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
1  p.  Answered  Apr.  12.*  96,  157 

1781  Miller,  David.     Essex  County,  New  Jersey.     Affidavit  of 

APR.  7  goods  brought  from  British  lines  by  John  Adam. 

D.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 

to  Washington,  1781,  May  1.  96,  239 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

APR.  8  of  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Failure  of  States  to 

furnish   men;    Lafayette's    detachment    ordered 

south;  pay  for  troops.     Auto,  draft.     1  p.     Read 

in  Congress,  Apr.  12.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  43 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  207. 


504  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

APR.  10  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].     Introducing    Col. 

Menonville;  cannon  for  works  at  Newport. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  49 

1781  Continental    Congress,   Resolve.      Additional    confidential 

APE.  10  secretary  and  writers  for  the  Commander  in  chief. 

D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
Apr.  14.  96,  169 

1781  "Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

APR.  12  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Feeble  state  of  army; 

want  of  money  and  provisions;  defense  of  Phila 
delphia.  Draft.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  16. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  51 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  Board  of 

APR- 13  War,  Philadelphia.]   Need  of  money  by  exchanged 

American  officers  on  Long  Island.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  53 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Pay  accounts  of  levies; 

APR-  13  settlement  of  pay  and  other  army  accounts.    D.  S. 

of  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  14. 

96,  17,3 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

APR-  14  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Expectation  of  In 

dian  outrages  on  Northern  frontier;  magazines  of 
provisions.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
David  Humphreys.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  55 

1781  Continental      Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  14  [George]  Washington  [New   Windsor].      Trans 

mitting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
1  p.  Answered  Apr.  16.*  96,  167 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  14  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].    Transmit 

ting  resolves;  payment  of  levies.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.  1  p.  Answered  April  21.* 

96,  171 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

APR-  16  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  [Lt.] 

Gen.  [John]  Burgoyne.    Draft.    3  pp.    In  hand- 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  505 

writing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  April  23.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  57 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  218. 

-1781  Clinton,  James.     Albany.    To  [George]  Washington  [New 

APR.  16  Windsor].     Enemy  about  Fort  Schuyler;  lack  of 

provisions.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
April  18.  C.  C.  152,  10,  85 

1781  Mathews,  John.  '  Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  16  [New   Windsor].      Actual    condition   of    affairs; 

weakness  of  army;  lack  of  supplies,  money,  etc.; 
aid  from  Europe;  money  needed  and  prospects  of 
obtaining  it;  general  situation.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp. 

48,  338 

1781  M  orris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  16  [New    Windsor],      Forwarding    commission    of 

[Maj.]  Gen.   [James]  Robertson  to  New  York. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Answered  May  12.*        48,  159 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Bond  for  Clothier-General; 

APR.  17  election  of  John  Moylan  to  that  office.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President 

of    Congress    to    Washington,    1781,    Apr.    29. 

Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  May  5.  96,  225 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

APR.  18  of    Congress,    Philadelphia].      Want    of    flour; 

certificates  valueless;  Pennsylvania's  remissness. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Alexander 
Hamilton  and  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress  Apr.  23.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  61 
1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee.  Report  on  state  of 
APR.  18  national  debt.  Statement  of  debt;  history  of  its 
incurrence,  management,  etc.,  from  1775  to  date; 
army  and  military  expenses;  estimate  of  current 
expense  and  means  of  meeting  same.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  24  pp.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  26. 

96,  175 

Committee:  Duane,  Sharpe  and  Wolcott. 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Supreme  Executive  Council.     Philadelphia. 

APR.  18  To   the    President  of    Congress   [Philadelphia]. 

Supplies  furnished  Fort  Pitt;  charges  of  malad 
ministration.  Contemporary  copy  by  Charles 
Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  20.  96,  190 


506  LIBKARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Continental     Congress.    Resolve.      Directing  inquhy  into 

ApR-  19  abuses  complained  of  in  letter  from  the  Supreme 

Executive  Council  of  Pennsylvania.     A.  D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.    1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  oi 

Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  20.     96,  189 

1871  Continental  Congress,  Committee.  Report  on  representa- 

APR-  19  tion  of  March  10  of  Massachusetts  General 

Court.  Complaints  of  undue  proportion  of  money 
being  assigned  as  the  State's  quota  unfounded; 
commercial  and  financial  conditions.  D.  S.  of 
George  Bond.  6  pp.  Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  96,  229 

Committee:  Adams,  Duane  and  Wolcott. 

1781  Rnox,  H[enry].     [New  Windsor.]     Estimate  of  ordnance 

APR.  19  stores  necessary  to  be  sent  to  Fort  Pitt.     D.  S. 

4  pp.    In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Shaw.    Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the    President  of    Congress, 

1781,  Apr.  20.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  65 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

APR.  20  War  [Philadelphia].      Supplies  for  Col.  [George 

Rogers]    Clark's    proposed    Detroit   expedition; 

shoes,  shirts  and  other  clothing.     Draft.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  69 

1781  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

APR.  20  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].      Trans 

mitting  resolves  and  papers  respecting  difficulties 
in  the  Western  department.     L.   S.   of  Samuel 
Huntingtori.     2pp.     Answered  May  1.*     96,187 
1781  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.      Pay    due    Col.    Moses 

APR.  20  Hazen's     regiment;     depreciation.       D.     S.     of 

George  Bond.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  20. 

96,  194 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

APR.  21  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Barrack- master  for 

the  French  Army.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Alexander  Hamilton.     Read  in  Congress 
Apr.  26.     Request  granted.         A.     VI,  pt.  I,  71 
1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  21  [New  Windsor].     Exchange  of  Capt.  James  Wil 

ling.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  An 
swered  May  1.*  96,  196 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  507 

1781  Halsted,   Matthias.      Elizabethtown   [New    Jersey].      To 

APR.  21  Abraham  Clark,  Philadelphia.     Charges  against 

John  Adam.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Read  in  Congress 
Apr.  27  and  transmitted  to  the  Commander  in 
chief,  May  1.  96,  236 

1781  [Marion,  Francis.]     [Near  Camden,  South  Carolina.]     To 

APR.  21  [Maj.  Gen.  Nathanael  Greene,  before  Camden]. 

Reports  of  minor  operations.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  23. 

96,  213 

1781  Greene,  Nathanael.      Camden   [South    Carolina].     To   the 

APR.  22  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].      The  situ 

ation  in  South  Carolina;  supplies,  weakness  of 
army,  strength  of  enemy.  Contemporary  copy. 
7  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1781,  May  23.  96,  209 

1781  Continental    Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  23  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].    Exchange 

of  [Lt.]  Gen.  [John]  Burgoyne.  Letter-book 
copy.  C.  C.  15,  276 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Removal  of   cattle  and 

APR.  23  stores  from  between  Delaware  and  Chesapeake 

Bays.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Apr.  26.  96,  203 

1781  Fort  Watson  (South  Carolina).  Capitulation.  Terms  agreed 

APR.  23  between  Capt.  Patrick  Cams  and  Lt.  James  Mc 

Kay.  List  of  surrendered  officers  with  number 
of  men.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Charles  Morse.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  23. 

96,  215 

1781  Jefferson,  Thomas.     [Richmond.]      To  [the  President  of 

APR.  23  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Inability  of  Virginia 

to  support  the  Convention  troops.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1781,  May  25.  96,  287 

1781  Knox,  H[enry].     New  Windsor.     To  [George]  Washington 

APR-  23  [New  Windsor].     Discontinuance  of  post  at  Fish- 

kill;  objections  to  such  proceeding;  dismissal  of 
John  Ruddock.  L.  S.  5  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Samuel  Shaw.  Noted  by  Tilghman:  "  Copy  of 


508  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

above  (except  the  paragraph  relating  to  the  dis 
mission  of  Mr.  Ruddock)  transmitted  to  Board  of 
War  the  26th  of  April,  1781."  47,  126 

1781  Marion,  Francis.     Fort  Watson.      [South  Carolina].     To 

APR-  23  [Maj.    Gen.    Nathanael   Greene,   near   Camden]. 

Report  of  reduction  of  Fort  Watson.  Contem 
porary  copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  23.  96,  217 

1781  Gates,  Horatio.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  President  of  Con- 

ApR-  24  gress,   Philadelphia].     Injury   to   his   character; 

courfof  inquiry.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Read  in  Con 
gress  Apr.  25.  Ordered  to  be  transmitted  to  the 
Commander  in  chief.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  26.  96,  201. 

1781  Hay,   Udny.      [Philadelphia.]      To    the   Board   of    War 

APR-  24  [Philadelphia].     Suggestion  of  exchange  of  salt 

for  shad.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  25. 

96,  197 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

APR-  25  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Intended  attack  on 

Fort  Pitt  by  British  and  Indians.     Draft.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting   of   Tench   Tilghman.     Read  in 

Congress,  Apr.  30.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  73 

1781    •          Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  25  [New  Windsor].     Proposition  of  Udny  Hay.     A. 

L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton.     1  p.  96,  197 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  Board  of 

APR-  -6  War,  Philadelphia].     Discontinuance  of  military 

store  post  at  Fishkill.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  75 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APH-  26  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Transmit 

ting  sundry  papers  and  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Sam 
uel  Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  May  8.* 

96,  199 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Barrack-master  to  French 

-  26  Army;  pay  of  captain-lieutenants  of  artillery  and 

lieutenants  and  sergeants  of  infantry.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Apr.  29.  Pub 
lished  in  Genl.  Orders,  May  5.  96,  224 


CORKESPONDENCE   OF   GEOEGE   WASHINGTON  509 

1781  Williams,  O[tho]  H[olland].     Camp  before  Camden,  South 

APK.  26  Carolina.     Returns  of  killed,  wounded  and  miss 

ing  of  infantry,  cavalry  and  artillery  after  bat 
tle  of  Hobkirk's  Hill.    Tabular  statements.     Con 
temporary   copies.     2   pp.      In   handwriting   of 
Charles  Morse.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington  1781,  May  23.  96,  218 
1781              Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Depreciated  pay  of  Col. 
APR.  27                       [Loammi]  Baldwin's  regiment.     D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  1.  96,  238 
1781              Board  of  War.     Proceedings.     Extra  rations  to  be  drawn 
APR.  27                        by  officers.     A.  D.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
Apr.  28.                                                             96,  221 

1781  Greene,   Nathanael.      Saunders   Creek   [South    Carolina]. 

APR.  27  To   [the   President   of   Congress,   Philadelphia], 

Report  of  the  battle  of  Hobkirk's  Hill.     Contem 
porary  copy.     4  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington  1781,  May  23.       96,  205 
1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  28  [New  Windsor].     Transmitting  act  of  the  Board 

of  War.     A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton.     1  p. 

96,  220 

1781  Hay,  LTdny.     Philadelphia.     To  Congress.     Memorial  of 

APR.  28  his  services   and  treatment;    prayer   for  relief. 

D.  S.     1  p.     Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  30.     Re 
ferred  to:  Ward,  Bland  and  Varnum.     May  10 
referred  to  the  Commander  in  chief  to  appoint 
board  of  inquiry.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  20.  96,  272 
1781               Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 
APR-  29                       [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].      Trans 
mitting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
2  pp.     Answered  May  8.*                            96,  222 
1781               Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 
APR.  30                       New  Windsor.     Scarcity  of  supplies;  stores  for 
Western  department;  lead  and  artillery  for  the 
Southern   army;    Marquis   de    Lafayette's   pur 
chases  in   Baltimore;   shoes;   Clothier-General's 
department;  Lt.  Col.  [Edward]  Carrington's  com 
mission.     A.   L.   S.   of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp. 
Answered  May  8.*     .  96,  226 


510  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Board  of  War.     Return  of  military  stores  sent  to  Western 

APR-  30  Department.      Contemporary  cop}^.      1  p.      En 

closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
Apr.  30.  96,  227 

1781  Clinton,  James.     Albany.     To  [George]  Washington  [New 

Windsor].  Failure  of  provision  supplies;  deser 
tions;  Canadian  families.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1781,  May  8. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  105 

[1781]  Pittsburg,  Inhabitants.     To  the  President  and  Council  of 

[APR.]  Pennsylvania.     Petition  to  remove  Col.  [Daniel] 

Brodhead  from  command  at  Fort  Pitt;  charges 
of  usurping  the  civil  power.  Contemporary 
copy  of  petition  signed  by  twenty-six  names. 
4  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1781,  June  2.  96,  307 

[1781]  Pittsburg,  Inhabitants.     To  the  President  and  Council  of 

[APR.]  Pennsylvania.     Petition  and  remonstrance  recit 

ing  charges  against  and  praying  for  removal 
of  Col.  [Daniel]  Brodhead  and  David  Duncan. 
Contemporary  copy  of  D.  S.  of  420  signatures. 
6  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1781,  June  2.  96,  304  and  310 

1781  Tait,  David.     Pittsburg.      Affidavit  of  conduct  of  Asst. 

ApR-  ~~  Deputy  Quartermaster  David  Duncan   at   Fort 

Pitt.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington  1781,  June  2. 

96,  309 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

MAY  l  Of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Col.  [Daniel]  Brod- 

head's  conduct  at  Fort  Pitt;  application  of  Massa 
chusetts  money  to  purchase  provisions;  impress; 
expense  at  West  Point.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress, 
May  7.  Referred  to  Board  of  War.  Acted 
upon.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  79 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  241, 
note. 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

MAY  1  War  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Capt.  [James] 

Willing,  of  the  Navy.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  83 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE   WASHINGTON  511 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

MAY  l  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Conduct 

of  John  Adam;   transmitting  resolve.      L.  S.  of 

Samuel  Huntington.     2  pp.    Answered  May  11.* 

96,  234 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington, 

MAY  l  New  Windsor].     Number  of  field  officers  in  artil 

lery  and  cavalry  regiments.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard 
Peters.  1  p.  Answered  May  8.*  96,  233 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee.     Report  on  transporting 

MAY  2  tobacco  to  Charleston  for  benefit  of  American 

prisoners.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
May  2.  96,  242 

Committee:  Mathews,  Atlee  and  Walton. 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  2  [New  Windsor].     Sending  tobacco  to  Charleston 

for  use  of  American  prisoners.     L.  S.  of  William 
Grayson.     2  pp.     Answered  May  16.*       96,  248 
1781  Mathews,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

MAY  2  New    Windsor].     News    from    Europe;    Spain, 

Holland,  Russia  and  Germany;  prisoners  in  the 
south.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  48,  337 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

[New  Windsor].  Aid  from  France;  diversion 
against  Canada;  suggestion  of  objects  of  cam 
paign.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  Answered  May  29. 

48,  333 

1781  Lafayette,  [Marquis  de].     Pamunky  River  [Virginia].     To 

MAY  3  Maj.   Gen.   [Nathanael]  Greene   [near  Camden]. 

Situation  in   Virginia;    maneuvers   of   the  two 

forces.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     Enclosed 

in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  May  13. 

96,  253 

1781  Anonymous.     [Martinique.]     West  Indies.     To  —         —  ? 

MAY  3-8  Arrival  of  French  fleet;  encounter  with  British; 

expedition  against  St.  Lucia  etc.  Contempo 
rary  extract.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  3.  96,  315 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Appointment  of  Thomas 

MAY  4  Hutchins,    Geographer    for     Southern     Army. 

D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Published  in 

Genl.  Orders,  May  30.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  10.     96,  249 


512  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Clinton,  James.     Albany.     To  [George]  Washington  [New 

MAY  4  Windsor].     Lack    of    provisions;    intentions   of 

enemy.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
May  8.  C.  C.  152,  10,  103 

1781  Heath,  W[illiam].     West  Point.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  6  ton  [New  Windsor].     Failure  of   supplies;  dis 

persion  of  troops.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  May  8.  C.  C.     152,  10,  101 
1781              Board    of    War.      [Philadelphia.]      Proceedings.      Main- 
MAY  7                         tenance  of  post  at  Fishkill.     A.  D.  S.  of  Nathan 
Jones.     1  p.    Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  May  8.  96,  244 
1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 
MAY  8                        of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     The  Gates  court  of 
inquiry;  lack  of  beef  and  flour;  supplies  for  the 
French  Army.     Draft.    4  pp.    In  handwriting  of 
Tench   Tilghman.     Read   in  Congress,  May  14. 
Referred  to  Sullivan,  Varnum  and  Montgomery. 
May  15,  referred    to   Witherspoon,   Bland  and 
Carroll.     May  18,  referred  to  Sullivan,  Varnum 
and  Atlee.     Reported  and  acted  on  May  21. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  85 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  240. 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

MAY  8  War  [Philadelphia].    Clothing  and  supplies  to  the 

southward;  promotions.    Draft.    2pp.    In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.         A.     VI,  pt.  I,  89 
1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Chaplains,  retained  and 

MAYS  supernumerary;   extra  allowance  to  commander 

at  West  Point;    remounting  and  equiping  Shel 
don's   dragoons.      D.    S.   of   Charles  Thomson. 
2  pp.      First  two   resolves   published  in  Genl. 
Orders,  May  30.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  10.  96,  246 
1781              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 
MAY  8                         [New  Windsor].     Continuance  of  the  post  at  Fish- 
kill.     A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp.     96,  243 
1781              Lafayette,  [Marquis  de.]     Richmond.     To  the  President 
MAY  8                        of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     News  from  [Maj.] 
Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene  and  the  Virginia  situa 
tion.      Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  May  13. 

96,  253 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  513 

[1781]  Continental  Congress,  Committee.    [Philadelphia.]    Report 

[MAY  9]  to  Congress  establishing  rank  and  system  of  pro 

motion  in  the  army.  Draft.  5  pp.  Partly  in 
handwriting  of  John  Sullivan.  Delivered  May 
9,  read  and  part  debated;  passed  May  25. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  57 

This  is  the  report  on  Washington's  letter  of  Dec.  20,  1780.    Commit 
tee:  Sullivan,  Varnum  and  Bland. 

1781  [Dayton,  Elias.]     [Chatham,  New  Jersey.]    To  [George] 

MAYO  Washington  [New  Windsor].  Sailing  of  British 

fleet  from  New  York.  [Extract  of  letter.  ]  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1781,  May  11.  C.  C.  169,  8,  118 
1781  Fowler,  Alexander]  and  Others.  Pittsburg.  To  the 

MAY  9  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Col. 

Daniel  Brodhead's  conduct.  A.  L.  S.  of  Fowler, 
signed  also  by  Edw.  Ward,  Robert  Campbell, 
Tho.  Smallman  Devereux  Smith  and  John  Irwin. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1781,  June  2.  96,  301 

1781  Jefferson,  Thomas.  Richmond.  To  the  President  of  Con- 

MAY  9  gress  [Philadelphia].  The  military  situation  in 

Virginia;  British  movements;  skirmishes;  need 
of  reenforcements.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
May  13.  96,  252 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Secretary.  Philadelphia.  To 

MAY  10  [George  Washington,  New  Windsor].     Case  of 

Thomas  Hutchins.      L.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

2  pp.     Answered  May  29.*  96,  245 

1781  Continental   Congress.      Order.      Referring   memorial   of 

MAY  10  Udny  Hay  to  Commander  in  chief.  D.  S.  of 

George  Bond.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  10.  96,  269 

1781              [Greene,  Nathanael.]    [Near  Camden,  South  Carolina.]    To 
MAY  10  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     En 

listment  of  American  prisoners  in  the  British 
Army.  Contemporary  extract.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  June  22.  97,  23 

1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 
MAY  11  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Sailing  of  a  British 

fleet.     Draft.      1  p.      In  handwriting  of  David 
28G32 — OG 33 


514  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Humphreys  and  Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in  Con 
gress,  May  17.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  91 
1781              W[ashingto]n,   G[eorge].      To  [John]  Sullivan   [Philadel- 
MAY  11                        phia].     Necessity  of  a  principle  of  promotion; 
[Lt.]   Col.    [Tench]    Tilghman;    appointment   of 
Ministers  of  Departments.     Auto,  draft  signed. 
3  pp.  P.     II,  371 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1891.    '.».  244. 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  Robert  Morris, 

MAY  12  Philadelphia.     Minor  matters.     Draft.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman  and  Washington. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  93 

1781  Board   of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To    B[rig],    Gen.    [An- 

MAY  13  thony]  Wayne  [Philadelphia].     Ordering  him  to 

join  Lafayette  with  all  possible  despatch.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  May  13.  96,  250 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  13  [New    Windsor].     Delay   in    [Brig.]    Gen.    [An 

thony]  Wayne's   march.     A.   L.   S.   of  William 
Grayson.     1  p.     Answered  May  29.*         96,  251 
1781  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Forwarding   supplies   to 

MAY  14  the  army.    D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  May  20.  96,  271 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  14  [New  Windsor].     Uniforms  of  North  and  South 

Carolina  officers.     A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton. 

1  p.     Answered  May  29.*  96,  256 
1781              Amboy,  John.     Allentown  [New  Jersey].     To  [the  Presi- 

MAY  14  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Intelligence  of 

British  naval  movements.     Contemporary  copy. 

2  pp.     Enclosed   in    President   of   Congress   to 
Washington,  1781,  May  17.  95,  262 

1781  Hand,  Edward.  [New  Windsor.]  Return  of  killed, 

MAY  14  wounded  and  missing  of  detachment  on  Cretan 

River.  Tabular  statement.  D.  S.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  May  17.  C.  C.  152,  10,  113 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.  Arrangements  and  ap- 

MAY  15  pointments  in  Medical  corps  of  the  Southern 

Department.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  May  20.  96,  266 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  515 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Order.     To  the  Board  of  Admiralty 

MAY  15  to  deliver  heavy  cannon  to  the  Commander  in 

chief.     I).  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed  in 

President   of    Congress    to   Washington,    1781, 

May  20.  96,  267 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

MAY  16  War    [Philadelphia].     Tobacco   for    Charleston. 

Draft.     1   p.     In  handwriting  of   Tench  Tilgh- 

man.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  95 

1781  Jones,  Joseph.  Philadelphia.  To  [George  Washington, 

MAY  16  New  Windsor].  Loss  of  opportunity  in  Vir 

ginia;  British  ravages;  object  of  enemy.  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  49,  177 

1781  Riedesel,  [Frederich  Adolph,  Baron  de].  Brooklyn.  To 

MAY  16  Maj.  [Peter]  Van  Alstine  [Fort  Slongo,  Long 

Island]  Approbation  of  conduct;  a  spy  system. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Charles  Thomson  and  George  Bond.  Enclosed  in 
McKeari  to  Washington,  1781,  Oct.  15.  53,  10 

1781  Washington,  George.  New  Windsor.  To  the  President 

MAY  17  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Conference  with 

Rochambeau;  surprise  and  death  of  Col.  [Chris 
topher]  Greene  at  Croton  River.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in 
Congress,  May  21.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  97 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1X91.    9,250. 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.      Philadelphia.         To 

MAY  17  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Enclos 

ing  intelligence.     L.  S.  of  Samuel   Huntington. 

1  p.     Answered  May  27.*  96,  260 
1781              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington 

MAY  17  New  Windsor].     Increase  of  pay  of  deputy  judge 

advocates.     A.  L.    S.   of  Richard  Peters.     1  p. 

Answered  May  2!).*  96,  259 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  17  [New  Windsor].  Report  on  promotions;  delay 

in  appointing  a  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S. 

2  pp.     Answered  May  29.  49,  189 
1781              W%ood,  James.     Frederick  [Maryland].     To  the  Board  of 

MAY  17  War  [Philadelphia].      Convention    troops;    need 

of  provisions  and  money;  removal  to  Fort  Fred 
erick;  officers.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
Mav  25.  96,  288 


516  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Hamilton,  James.     Frederick  [Maryland].     To  the  Board 

MAY  19  of  War   [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Lt.   Col. 

[John]  Hill.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
June  4.  96,  320 

1781  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  20  [George]   Washington  [Weatherstield,  Connecti 

cut].     Transmitting  resolves.     L.    S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.     Ip.     Answered  May  27.*      96,263 
1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Maj.  Gen.  Horatio  Gates 

MAY  21  and  court  of  inquiry.     A.  D.  8.  of  George  Bond. 

1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  49,  253 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Explaining  resolution  of 

MAY  -l  Oct.  5  [1780]  removing  Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates 

from  command  of  southern  army;  orders  to 
Gates.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 
1781,  May  28.  96,  296 

1781  Lafayette,     [Marquis    de.J      [Richmond,     Virginia]      To 

MAY  21  [Charles,]  Earl  Cornwallis  [Petersburg].     Trans 

mitting  papers.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  July  26.  97,  83 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Order.      Supply  of    army  by  con- 

MAY  22  tract.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.      In  handwrit 

ing  of  Joseph  Carleton.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  June  7.  96,  333 

1781  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Funding   of   the   public 

MAY  22  debt;  recommended  repeal  of  paper-money  acts; 

Continental  Treasurer's  drafts  on  States;  ration 
for  northern  and  southern  army.     I).  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.     2  pp.      Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  24.  96,  277 
1781              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 
MAY  22                       [Weatherstield,    Connecticut].      Capt.    [Joshua?] 
Swan's  claim  to  rank.     A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carle- 
ton.     1  p.     Answered  May  30.  *  96,274 
1781              Continental    Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.         To 
MAY  23                       [George]  Washington  [Weatherstield,  Connecti 
cut].     Intelligence   from    the  South.      L.   S.    of 
Samuel  Hunting-ton.     1  p.     Answered  May  30.* 

96,  207 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  517 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Ordering  removal  of  Con- 

MAY  23  vention  troops  from  Virginia.     D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  28.  96,  295 

D.  S.,  of  same  of  George  Bond.    1  p.    96,  286,  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  May  25. 

1781  Elaine,  Ephraim.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Board  of  War 

MAY  23  [Philadelphia].    Ration  f  or  arm}T.    Contemporary 

copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  June  7.  96,  332 

1781  [Washington,  George.]    Weathersfield  [Connecticut].    Cir- 

^IAY  24  cular  letter  to  Connecticut,  Rhode  Island,  Massa 

chusetts  and  New  Hampshire.  Cooperative  meas 
ures  with  the  French;  state  quotas  of  troops. 
Contemporary  copy.  6  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Peregrine  Fitzhugh.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Aug.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  191 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford j  N.  Y.    1891.    9,251. 

1781  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

-MAY  2  [George]    Washington    [Weathersfield],      Trans 

mitting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
lp.  Answered  May  30.*  96,  274 

1^81,  Bayley,  Jacob  and  Others.     On  Connecticut  River.     To 

the  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Peti 
tioning  for  protection  of  the  frontier  and  an  expe 
dition  into  Canada.  A.  D.  S.  of  Bayley,  signed 
by  twelve  others.  2  pp.  Read  in  Congress,  June 
16.  Referred  to  the  Commander  in  chief.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 
1781,  June  20.  97,  9 

^81  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     System  of   promotion  in 

line  of  army;  brigadiers;  certain  appointments; 
aides-de-camp  and  others;  hostages  etc.  D.  S. 
of  Charles  Thomson.  3  pp.  P^nclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  May  28. 
Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  June  5.  96,  279 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  Col.   [James]  Wood 

[Frederick  ?,  Maryland].  Removal  of  Conven 
tion  troops  from  Virginia  to  Rutland,  Massa 
chusetts.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  May  25.  96,  281 


518  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  Col.  [Ephraim]  Blaine 

MAY  25  [Philadelphia].     Supplies  for  Convention  troops 

on  their  inarch  from  Virginia  to  Massachusetts. 
Contemporary  copy  by  Richard  Peters.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
May  25.  96,  2*3 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia]    To  John  Hancock  [Boston]. 

MAY  25  Convention  troops    ordered  to  Rutland,   Massa 

chusetts;  supplies  and  guards.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1781,  May  25.  96,  283 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  25  [New  Windsor].     Transmitting  papers  relative  to 

removal  of  Convention  troops  from  Virginia  to 

Massachusetts;  reasons  for   the  removal;  advice 

desired.     L.    S.    of    William    Gravson.     3   pp. 

Answered  June  <>.*  96,  2.84 

1781  Lafayette,  [Marquis  de.]     [Richmond.]     To  [Charles,]  Earl 

MAY 25  Cormvallis    [Petersburg].     Transmitting    letter; 

Mr.  Maury.    Contemporary  copy.    1  p.    Enclosed 

in   President  of   Congress  to  Washington  17M, 

July  20.  97,  82 

1781  Continental    Congress,   Order.      Transmitting   Maj.    Gen. 

M\Y26  [Nathanael]  Greene's  letter  of   Apr.  22   to   the 

states.    D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.    lp.'    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to   Washington,  1781, 

May  28.  96,  292 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington, 

MAY 26  New  Windsor].     Transmitting  letters.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     Answered  May  30.* 

96,  289 

1781  Cornwallis,  [Charles,  Earl]     [Petersburg.]     To  Marquis  de 

MAY 26  Lafayette  [Richmond?].     Passport   for  supplies 

for  Convention  troops;  exchange  of  prisoners 
with  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington  1781,  July  26.  97,  81 
1781  Washington,  George.  New  Windsor.  To  [the  President 

MAY  27.  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Cooperative  meas 

ures  with  the  French  against  New  York;  enemy 
on  the  Northern  frontier.  Draft.  6  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Referred  to 
Board  of  War,  June  1.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  99 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1891.    9,259. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  519 

1781  Lafayette,  [Marquis  de.]     [Richmond.]     To  [Charles,]  Earl 

MAY  27.  Cornwallis  [Petersburg].    Exchange  negotiations. 

Contemporary  cop3T.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington  1781,  July  20. 

97,  80 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.      To 

MAY  28.  [George]  Washington  [New   Windsor].      Trans 

mitting  resolves;  plan  of  army  promotions.  L.  S. 
of  Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered 
June  (5.*  96,  290 

1781  Continental     Congress,       President.       Philadelphia.      To 

MAY  28.  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Removal 

of  Convention  troops;  possibility  of  exchange; 
case  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates.  L.  S.  of 
Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp.  Answered  June  6.* 

96,  293 

1781  Jefferson,   Thomas.      Charlottesville  [Virginia].     To  [the 

MAY  28.  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Force  of 

British  in  Virginia;  the  military  situation.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  June  5.  96,  32i 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  28.  [New  Windsor].    The  situation;  aids  from  France; 

European  interest;  adoption  of  plan  of  promo 
tions.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  49,  300 
1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Secretary 
MAY  29.                       of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Pay  of  Geographer 
to  the  army.     Draft.     1   p.     In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.                          A.     VI,  pt.  I,  107 
1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.      To  the  Board  of 
MAY  29.                       War    [Philadelphia].       Uniforms     of     Carolina 
troops;  salaries    in    Judge   Advocate    General's 
department;   tobacco  for    Charlestown ;  medical 
sergeant  for  British  prisoners.      Draft.     2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  105 

1781  Continental   Congress,    Order.      Transmitting    papers   re- 

MAY  29.  specting  conduct  of  commanding  officer  at  Pitts- 

burg  to  the  Commander  in  chief.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  2.  96,  303 
Morris,  Robert.  Philadelphia.  To  [George  Washington, 
New  Windsor].  Appointment  as  Superin 
tendent  of  Finance;  difficulties  and  reliances. 
A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  49,  309 


520  LIBRAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

^IAY  29  [New  Windsor],     Measures  to  supply  bread  to 

army;  reports  respecting  provisions;  inspection 

of  rations.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  49,  311 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

MAY  30  Of   Congress,    Philadelphia].     [Maj.J   Gen.    [Na- 

thanael]  Greene's  perseverance;  movements  of 
enemy.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  June  12.  Note 
by  David  Humphreys:  "Duplicate  The  Original 
was  intercepted  by  the  Enemy." 

A.     VI,  pt.  1, 109 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

MAY  30  War     [Philadelphia].     Minor     matters.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Note 

by  Humphreys:  "The  Original  was  intercepted 

in  the  last  mail     *     *     *"          A.     VI,  pt,  I,  111 

1781  Brodhead,   Daniel.     Philadelphia.     To   [the   President  of 

^AY  30  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Weakness  of  garrison 

at  Fort  Pitt;  expected  British  advance;  Indian 
allies;  lack  of  provisions  and  supplies.  Contem 
porary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  War  to 
Washington,  3781,  June  1.  96,  298 

1781  Lee,   Thomas.     Annapolis.     To   Maryland   delegates   [in 

^AY  30  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Need  of  state  in  arms 

and  clothing.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
June  5.  96,  325 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Raising  of  troops  by  Penn- 

MAY  31  sylvania,    Maryland   and    Delaware.      D.    S.    of 

Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  President 

of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  3.     2d 

D.  S.  49,  353.  96,  317 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Recommending  raising  of 

MAY  31  troops  by  Pennsylvania,  Delaware  and  Maryland 

for  operations  in  Virginia.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

49,  353 

Jones,  Joseph.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Washington 
[New  Windsor].  Aid  for  the  South;  necessity  of 
exertion;  selfishness  of  the  North;  suggestion  of 
movement  to  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  49,  342 


WRITING   OF   DAVID  COBB. 


Brodhcii-i.    I»;:i  ;<•!.      1'hi 
( .'oiiirmv,.  n.ii; 


..;,,.. 


1781  Lee,    TJ.OMMI 

(  '01 


Continental  Conirre. 


»n,s   in   Virginia 
>.  '»]>.     Tr:ui>mii 


1781  Joces.  ,K>-t'ph.      Philadelphia.     'I'o  ((I'.-cu'j/i 

MAY  31  I  New  \N'iu  is.,v|.      Aid  for  Ih"  >out 

••xfrtion;  s<  HJshness  of  th<>  N\Tth: 
movouierit  io  Virginia.     A.  L.  S. 


A 


x" 


'     / 

*«£.**    <•:,         ^-^ 


5" 


»<,-<•     ,' . 


^  s'^.-r    ^^ 


&<* 


ft  f 


'<*    **^*s. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  521 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Congress,  Philadel- 

[MAY]  phia].     Proposing  the  invasion  of  Canada.     D.  S. 

•i  pp.  Enclosed  in  Sullivan  to  Washington,  1781, 
May  2.  48,  335 

1781  Continental  Congress,  President.     [Philadelphia.]     Circular 

JUNE  1  to  the  States.     European  pressure  for  peace;  ex 

ertions  necessary.     L.  S.     3pp.     "ForHisExy. 
Genl.  Washington."     Enclosed  in  President   of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  3.        96,  313 
1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia,]     To  [George  Washington, 

JUNE  1  New  Windsor].     Clothing  and  provisions  for  the 

Western  Department;  pardoning  of  deserters. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  Answered  June  8.* 

96,  297 

1781  Plater,  George  and   William    Bruff.     To  Maryland  dele- 

JUNE  1  gates  in  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Movements  of 

British  in  Virginia;  reenforcements  needed. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  June  5.  96,  323 

1781  Continental     Congress,    President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  2  [George]    Washington    [New   Windsor].      Com 

plaints  of  Pittsburg  inhabitants  against  Col. 
[Daniel]  Brodhead.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington. 
1  p.  Answered  June  7.*  96,  299 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Issuance  of  bill  of  credit. 

JuNE2  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
June  5.  96,  328 

1781  Lafayette,   [Marquis    de]    [Malvern  Hill,    Virginia].     To 

JuNE2  [Charles,  Earl]   Cornwallis   [Portsmouth].     Ap 

plication  for  passport  for  tobacco  to  Charles 
ton.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
July  26.  97,  79 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNES  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Raising 

of  troops  by  Pennsylvania,  Maryland  and  Dela 
ware;  circular  to  states;  Virginia  and  other  intel 
ligence.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.  2  pp. 
Answered  June  7.*  96,  311 

1781  Washington,  George.     To  Robert  Morris  [Philadelphia]. 

His  appointment  as  Superintendent  of  Finance. 
Auto,  draft  signed.  1  p.  P.  II,  383 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  66. 


522  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Superintendent  of  Finance 

to  dispose  of  the  specific  supplies.     Contempo 
rary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  July  5.  49,  372 
1781               Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 
JUNE  4                         [New  Windsor].     Letter  of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [James] 
Hamilton.     A.   L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p. 
Answered  June  21.*                                       96,  319 
1781              Cornwallis,  [Charles,  Earl].     [Portsmouth,  Virginia.]     To 
JUNE  4                         Marquis  de  Lafayette  [Malvern  Hill].    Tobacco 
for    American    prisoners   at    Charleston;    corre 
spondence.     Contemporary   copy.     3    pp.     En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  July  26.  97,  77 
1781              Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George  Washington,] 
JUNE  5                         New  Windsor.    Arms  for  Southern  states.    A.  L. 
S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     Answered  June  21.* 

96,  321 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [The  President 

JuNE(3  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Con 

vention  troops;  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Horatio]  Gates's 
case;  rules  for  promotions.  Draft.  -1  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  June  12.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  113 

Printed.  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1N91.    'j,  271. 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

JUXE  6  War    [Philadelphia].      Reasons    for   Convention 

prisoners  being  kept  in  Pennsylvania.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  1,  115 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  6  [George]   Washington  [New    Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolves;  intelligence  from  South  Caro 
lina.    L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.    2pp.    96,326 
1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JuNE  6  [George]   Washington   [New  Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  papers  relating  to  complaints  against  Col. 
[Daniel]  Brodhead.  L.  S.  1  p.  50,  6 

1781  Boudinot,   Elias.      Baskingridge    [New   Jerse3T].     To  the 

JuNE  6  Board  of  Treasury  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting 

protested  bills  of  British  officers  and  papers  relat 
ing  thereto.  Contemporary  copy,  attested  by 
John  Lavinius  Clarkson.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  Treasury  to  Washington,  1781,  Aug.  22. 

92,  290 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  523 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  President 

JUNE  7  of  Congress  Philadelphia].     Complaints  against 

Col.  [Daniel]  Brodhead;  necessity  of  exertions 
by  the  States;  few  recruits  and  strength  of  the 
ar.my.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  June  12. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  125 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  [the  Maryland 

JuXE  7  delegates   to   Congress,  Philadelphia].     General 

matters;  equipment   of   troops,   interruption   of 

mail  etc.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  127 

Delegates,  Daniel  of  St  Thomas  Jenifer  and  Charles  Carroll. 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  John  Mathews 

JuNE  ~  [Philadelphia].     Condition  of  affairs;  prospects; 

prisoners   and  Convention  troops.     Auto,   draft 

signed.     2  pp.  P.     II.  387 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1891.    9,  273. 

1781  W[ashingto]n,    G[eorge].     New    Windsor.     To    [Arthur] 

JI'NE "  Lee     [Philadelphia].       Information     respecting 

peace.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.         P.     II,  389 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  Joseph  Jones 

JUNE  "  [Philadelphia].     Delay  in  writing;  ability  to  aid 

the  South.     Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp. 

P.     II,  391 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President  of  Con- 

JUNE  '  gress  [Philadelphia].    Establishment  and  estimate 

of    ration;  contracts    for   supplying   the   army. 

Contemporary  cop}7.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  June  7.         96,  329 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  7  [New  Windsor].     Supplying  army  by  contract. 

L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.     Answered  June 

21.*  96,  331 

[1781]  Board  of  War.     Estimate  of   number  and  cost  of  ration 

[JUNE  7?]  for  Northern  and  Southern  armies  from  July  1, 

1781  to  Jan.  1, 1782.  Tabular  statements.  A.  D. 
of  Nathan  Jones.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  June  7.  96,  334 

1781  Greene,  William.     Providence   [Rhode   Island].     To   [the 

JUNE  7  President   of   Congress,    Philadelphia].     Asking 

for  assistance.  Contemporary  extract.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  July  8.  97,  50 


524  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Hand,  Edward.     New  Windsor.     Return  of  recruits  from 

JuNE  7  the  several  states  from  Jan.  1  to  June  1.     Tabular 

statement.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  June  7. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  137 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

JuNE  8  War  [Philadelphia].     Supplies  for  troops  on  the 

Western  frontier;  Col.  [George  Rogers]  Clark's 

proposed    expedition    against    Detroit.      Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.    VI,  pt.  I,  119 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

War  [Philadelphia].  Promotions  in  the  artillery. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  123 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Depreciation  of  pay  in 

Hospital  and  Medical  department.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  15. 
Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  June  21.  97,  4 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JuxE  n  [New  Windsor].     The  intercepted  letter;  attack 

on  New  York;  British  in  the  Chesapeake.  A.  L. 
S.  2  pp.  50,  38 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Halting  Convention  pris- 

JUXE  12  oners  in  Pennsylvania;    depreciation  of    pay  of 

Armand's  legion;  cavalry  for  Southern  ui-my  to 
be  raised  by  Pennsylvania  and  Mainland.  D.  S. 
of  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  15. 

97,  2 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Col.  [Isaac]  Nicola's  bat- 

JuNE  13  talion  to  garrison  West  Point.     D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  15.  96,  337 
1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Settlement  by  States  of 
depreciated  pay  of  Hospital  and  Medical  corps 
officers.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  June  15.  97,  1 
1^1  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Exchange  of  Lt.  Gen. 
[John]  Burgoyne  for  Henry  Laurens.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Aug.  23.  97,  132 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  525 

1781  [Washington,    George.]      New  Windsor.     Circular  letter 

JUNE  15  to  Connecticut,  Rhode  Island,  Massachusetts  and 

New  Hampshire.  Additional  men  needed.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Pere 
grine  Fitzhugh.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Aug.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  199 

1781  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JL-NE  15  [George]  Washington   [New  Windsor].     Trans 

mitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunting-ton. 
2  pp.  Answered  June  21.*  96,  335 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JI'XE  15  [New  Windsor].     Effect  of  Pennsylvania  Tender 

and  Penal  laws  on  credit;  State  taxation;  general 
ideas  respecting  office  of  Superintendant  of  Fi 
nance.     A.  L.  S.     ±  pp.  50,  82 
1781              Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 
Ji'XE  16                       of    Congress    [Philadelphia].      Charges    against 
Col.   [Daniel]   Brodhead;    intelligence   from   the 
South.    Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 
Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in  Congress  June  25. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  129 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Furloughs  and  discharges. 

JIJNE  16  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.      1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  June 

21.  97,  18 

1781  Hazard,  Ebenezer.     Philadelphia.      To  the  President  of 

JUNE  16  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  one,  Vernon, 

British  Commissary  of  Prisoners  at  Elizabeth- 
town.  Contemporary  cop}T.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  June  17. 

97,6 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  17  [New  Windsor],      British  Commissary  of  Pris 

oners  at  Elizabethtown.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters. 
1  p.  Answered  June  28.*  97,  5 

1781  Continental     Congress,     Resolves.       Regulations     of     the 

J'-xE  is  Clothier-General's  department.     D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.      7   pp.      Enclosed    in    President    of 

Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  21.      97,  14 

1781  Board  of  War.     Proceedings.     Plan  for  filling  vacancies  in 

JTXE 19  Hospital  Department.    Contemporaiy  copy.    1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 

July  17.  97,  71 


526  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Bland,  Theodorick.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washing- 

JUNE  19  ton,  New  Windsor].     Tarleton's  raid  on  Char- 

lottesville  and  other  reports  of  British  in  Virginia. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  50,  104 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JfNE  20  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].     Petition 

of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Jacob]  Bailey  and  others;  ex 
change  of  Henry  Laurens.  A.  L.  8.  of  Samuel 
Hunting-ton.  2  pp.  Answered  June  2s.*  97,  7 

1781  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.      Resignation  of  Charles 

JUNE  20  Pettitand  abolition  of  office  of  Asst.  quartermaster 

general.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  June  21.  96,  13 

1781  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

JUNE  20  New  Windsor].     Impracticability  of  aiding  Vir 

ginia;  British  horse  in  that  State;  raid  at  Char- 
lottesville;  need  of  cavahy;  Baron  Steuben  and 
the  command  in  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  -i  pp. 

50,  115 

1781  Lafayette,  [Marquis  de].     [Malvern  Hill,  Virginia.]     To 

JUNE  20  [Charles,    Earl    Cornwallis,    Portsmouth].     Ex 

change  negotiations;  tobacco  for  American  pris 
oners  and  British  bills  of  exchange.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  June  26. 

97,  75 

1781  Schuyler,  Ph[ilip  John].     Poughkeepsie  [New  York].     To 

JUNE  20  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor],     Building 

batteaux  on  personal  credit.  Contemporary 
cop}7.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1781,  June  28. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  155 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

JUNE  21  of  Congress  [Philadelphia],      March  of   French 

troops  to  the  North   River.     Draft.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.      Read  in 

Congress,  June  25.  A.     VI,  pt.  1,  131 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of 

JUNE  21  War  [Philadelphia].     Estimate  of  rations;   sup 

plies  of  beef  and  flour;  vinegar  and  salt;  weight 
of  beef;  new  contracts  and  salt  provision;  maga- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  527 

zines  in  the  southward;  clothing.  Draft.  9  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  133 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  21  [George]  Washington  [New  Windsor].      Trans 

mitting  resolves.  L.  S.  1  p.  Answered  June 
28.*  96,  11 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President  of  Con- 

JUNE  21  gress  [Philadelphia].      Establishment  of  ration; 

alterations  of  same.     Contemporary  cop}*.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 

June  26.  97,  29 

1781  Bache,  Richard.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the  Board  of  War 

[Philadelphia].  Escort  for  mail-riders  between 
Pompton  and  New  Windsor.  Contemporary 
cop3\  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  June  22.  97,  22 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington 

JUNE  21  [New    Windsor].       Furnishing    flour   to    army. 

L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  June  28.*  50,  124 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington, 

JUNE  22  New  Windsor.     Enlistment  of  prisoners  in  Brit 

ish  army;  lack  of  money  in  forwarding  supplies; 
clothing,  lead;  Convention  troops;  escort  for 
post-riders.  L.  S.  of  William  Grayson.  2  pp. 
Answered  June  28.*  97,  20 

1781  Washington,  George.     New  Windsor.     To  the  President 

JUNE  24  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Requisition  on  Penn 

sylvania  for  a  corps  of  riflemen.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read 
in  Congress,  July  2.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  143 

1781  Pennsylvania,  Delegates  in  Congress.     Motion  respecting 

JUNE  25  [Capt.  Bartholomew]  von  Heer's  corps.     Contem 

porary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1781,  June  26.  97,  25 

1781  Whitwell,  S[amuel]  and  S[amuel]  Adams.     Boston.     Cer- 

JUNE  25  titicate  of  Lt.  [Abijah]  Hammond's  health.     D.  8. 

1  p.  Enclosed  in  Peters,  Richard,  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Aug.  13.  97,  131 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

[Peekskill].  Incorporation  of  [Capt,  Bartholo 
mew]  von  Heer's  corps  into  the  Pennsylvania  line. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  Answered 
July  9.*  97,  24 


528  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia,]     To  [George  Washington, 

JUNE  26  Peekskill].       Ration    report;    transportation    of 

clothing  to  south;  Convention  troops  in  Penn 
sylvania.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Answered  July  9.*  97,  26 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  the  President  of  Con- 

JUNE  26  gress  [Philadelphia].     Contracts  for  supplies  for 

Army;  salt.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
June  26.  97,  27 

[1781]  Board  of  War.     Estimates  of  the  component   parts  of  a 

[JUNE  26]  ration.     Four  variations.     2  pp.     In  handwrit 

ing  of  Joseph  Carleton.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  June  26.  97,  28 

1781  Knox,  H[enry].     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JUNE  27  [Philadelphia].     Collection  and  transportation  of 

artillery  stores.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
July  16.  97,  61 

1781  Washington,    George.     Peekskill    [New   York].     To    the 

JUNE  28  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Exchange 

ofBurgoyne;  Canadian  expedition;  clothing  sup 
ply;  Maj.  Gen.  [Philip  John]  Schuyler's  boats. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Truni- 
bull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  U5 

1781  Washington,  George.     Peekskill.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JUNE  28  [Philadelphia].      Conduct  of  British  Commissary 

of  Prisoners;  transportation  of  stores  from  the 
southward;  post-riders.     Draft.     3pp.     In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.        A.     VI,  pt.  1, 147 
1781  Washington,    George.      Peekskill.       To    Robert    Morris 

JUNE  28  [Philadelphia].     New  issue  of  paper  money;  lack 

of  flour  and  source  of  supply.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  151 

1781  Cornwallis,  [Charles,  Earl.]     [Portsmouth,  Virginia.]     To 

JUNE  28  Marquis  de  Lafayette  [Malvern  Hill].     Tobacco 

for  prisoners  at  Charleston;  exchange  negotia 
tions,  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
July  26.  97,  76 

1781  Hammond,  A[bijahl.     Boston.     To  James  Lovell,  [Phila- 

JuNE29  delphia.]     Leave    of    absence.     A.    L.   S.     1  p. 

July  18,  referred  to  Board  of  War.     Aug.  13, 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  529 

referred  to  Commander-in  chief.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
Aug.  18.  97,  123 

1781  Hammond,  A[bijah].    Boston.     To  Congress.    Petition  for 

JUXE  29  leave  of  absence.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President    of   Congress    to    Washington,    1781, 

Aug.  18.  97  ,125 

1781  Kohler,  John  August  Leonard,  and  John  Christian  Timo- 

JUN-E  29  theus  Tegel.  Lancaster  [Pennsylvania].  To  Col. 

[James]  Wood,  Lancaster.  Petition  for  parole. 
Contemporary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Nathan 
Jones.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  July  5.  97,  41 

1781  Pennsylvania.  Artillery.  Captains  and  subalterns.  Phil- 

JUXE  29  adelphia.  To  Congress.  Memorial  respecting 

promotions.  Contemporary  cop}7.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
July  3.  97,  34 

1781  West,  Jeremiah.  Peekskill.  Certificate  of  Capt.  David 

JUXE  30  Parsons's  fitness  for  the  Invalid  corps.  A.  L.  S. 

1  p.  Enclosed  in  Peters,  Richard,  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Aug.  13.  97,  116 

1781  Wood,  James.  Lancaster  [Pennsylvania].  To  the  Board 

JUXE  30  of  War  [Philadelphia].  Request  of  Hessian 

chaplains;  reasons  for  granting  same.  Contem 
porary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
July  5.  97,  41 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  2  [George]   Washington   [en  route  to   Valentine's 

Hill,  New  York].     Rumor  of  Pensacola  prisoners 

being  sent  to  New  York.     A.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 

Huntington.     1  p.     Answered  July  10.*     97,  30 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.  Table  of  the  Commander- 

JULY  2  in -chief.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 

writing  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  July  3.  97,  33 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Raising  of  rifle  corps  by 

JULY  2  Pennsylvania;  table  of  the  Commander-in-chief. 

D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in 

President  of    Congress    to    Washington,    1781, 

July  3.  97,  38 

28632— 06 34 


530  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Bland,  Theodorick.    Fairy  Hill  near  Schuylkill  Falls.    To 

JULY  2  [George    Washington,     near    Tarrytown,    New 

York].  Pennsylvania  opposition  to  raising  rifle 
men;  news  from  the  Carolinas;  British  in  Virginia. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  50,  243 

1781  Lewis,  [Francis.]     [Philadelphia.]    To  the  President  of 

[JULY  2]  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Pensacola    prisoners 

sent  to  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  in  3d  person.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  July  2.  97,  31 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  George  Washington 

JULY  2  [near   Tarrytown].      Contracts   for  rations;   re 

sult  of  removal  of  embargo;  abundance  of  flour 
and  supplies;  prices,  etc. ;  principles  of  commerce; 
industry  of  the  people;  money  and  clothing. 
A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Answered  July  13.*  50,  241 

1781  Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  2  [near  Tarrytown].      Personal    matters;     Roger 

Sherman;  court-martial  penalties.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
Answered  July  9.  50,  235 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JULY  3  [George]    Washington    [Valentine's    Hill,    New 

York],  Transmitting  resolves.  L.  S.  of  Samuel 
Huntington.  1  p.  97,  35 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  3  [Valentine's  Hill].     Preparations  of  the  Commis 

sary  General  of  Military  Stores;  table  of  the 
Commander-in-chief.  L.  S.  of  Ezekiel  Cornell. 
1  p.  Answered  July  9.*  97,39 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington, 

JULY  3  Valentine's  Hill].     Promotions  in  Pennsylvania 

artillery.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.  1  p. 
Answered  July  9.*  97,  32 

1781  Board   of  War.     Proceedings.     Measures   for   supplying 

JULY  3  table    of    the    Commander-in-chief.     D.     S.    of 

Joseph  Carleton.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Board  of 
War  to  Washington,  1781,  July  5.  97,  45 

1781  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

JULY  3  Valentine's  Hill].     Moylan's  dragoons  for  Vir 

ginia;  spirit  of  the  State.     A.  L.  S.     2  pp. 

50,  251 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  5  [Phillipsburg,   New  York].     Letters  from  Ger 

man  chaplains.  A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton. 
1  p.  Answered  July  9.*  97,  40 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  531 

1781  Board  cf  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JULYS  [Phillipsburg].    Table  supplies  of  the  Comrnander- 

in-chief.     A.  L.  S.  of   Joseph   Carleton.     1    p. 

Answered  July  16.*  97,  44 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JULV  5  [near  Dobbs  Ferry,  Phillipsburg].     Disposal  of 

the  specific  supplies;  failure  of  states  to  furnish 

said  supplies;  Pennsylvania's  action;  the  contract 

system.    L.  S.   6pp.    Answered  July  13.*  49,373 

1781  Washington,  George.     Near  Dobbs  Ferry.     To  the  Presi- 

JULY  6  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Engagement  at 

Kingsbridge,  New  York.  Draft.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress, 
July  10.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  153 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  295. 

1781  Continental    Congress,   President.         Philadelphia.         To 

JuLY6  [George]    Washington    [Phillipsburg].      Intelli 

gence  from  the  South.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Hunt- 
ington.  2  pp.  Answered  July  10.*  97,  43 

1781  Knox,  H[enry].     New  Windsor.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JuLY  6  [Philadelphia].     Forwarding  of  artillery  stores. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board 
of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  July  16.          97,  60 
1781  Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     Call  for  militia  for  de- 

JULY  7  f  ense  Of  Rhode  Island.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  July  8.  97,  49 
1781              Continental    Congress,   President.         Philadelphia.         To 
JuLY  8                         [George]    Washington    [Phillipsburg].      Trans 
mitting  papers;  defense  of  Rhode  Island.     L.  S. 
of  Samuel  Huntington.     2  pp.     Answered  July 
16.*  97,  47 
1781              Washington,  George.     Near  Dobbs  Ferry.     To  the  Board 
JuLY  9                         of  War  [Philadelphia].     Need  of  hard  money  to 
purchase    supplies;     [Capt.    Bartholomew    von] 
Heer's  corps;  resignations  and  promotions;    re 
lease  of  chaplains.     Draft.     4  pp.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.              A.     VI,  pt.  I,  157 
1781              Washington,    George.     Near   Dobbs   Ferry.      To   [John] 
JuLY  9                         Sullivan   [Philadelphia].     His  services   to  army 
in    Congress;    general   situation.      Draft.     1   p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  161 


532  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Washington,  George.     Near  Dobbs  Ferry.     To  the  Presi- 

JuLY  ll  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia],     Need  of  rifle 

men;  minor  matters;  news  of  fall  of  Peiisacola. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  July  17.  July  23  re 
ferred  to  Mathews,  Sullivan  and  Madison. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  163 

1781  Washington,   George.     Near   Dobbs   Feriy.     To   Robert 

JuLY  10  Morris,  Philadelphia.     Purchase  of  flour.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  1G5 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Secretary.    Philadelphia.    To  George 

**ULY  *'  Washington      [PhillipsburgJ.        Resignation     of 

Samuel  Huntington  and  election  of  Thomas  Mc- 
Kean  as  president  of  Congress.     L.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.     1  p.     Answered  July  21.*          97,  52 
1781  Huntington,  Samuel.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JuLY  10  ington   [near  Dobbs   Ferry].     Retirement   from 

Presidency  of  Congress;  the  general  situation. 
L.  S.  1  p.  Answered  July  25.*  50,  327 

1781  Parsons,  Samuel  H[olden].     Near  Dobb's  Ferry.     ToRich- 

JULY  10  ard  Peters,  Philadelphia.     Invalid  officers  in  the 

Connecticut  Line  and  fillingof  vacancies.    A.  L.  S. 
1  p.     Enclosed  in  Peters,  Richard  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Aug.  13.  97,  113 
1781              Continental  Congress.     Resolve.     Title  of  Geographer  to 
JULY  ll                       the  United  States  of  America.     D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  July  14.  97,  55 
1781              Continental  Congress,  Proceedings.      Election  of  Samuel 
JULY  12                       Hodgdon,    Commissary     General     of     Military 
Stores.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  July  14.  97,  53 
1781              Washington,  George.      Near  Dobbs  Ferry.      To  Robert 
JULY  13                       Morris  [Philadelphia].     Supplies  and  magazines. 
Draft.     4  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.                                               A.     VI,  pt.  I,  167 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  301. 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JULY  14  [George]  Washington  [Phillipsburg],    Transmit 

ting  resolves;  comment;  crops  and  condition  of 
the  country.  L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.  3  pp. 
Answered  July  21.*  97,  57 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  533 

1781  Board  of  War.     Proceedings.     Promotions  and  appoint- 

JULY  14  ments  in  the  Hospital  Department.     Contempo 

rary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Guilliame 
Aertsen,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  July  IT.  97,  70 

[1781]  Board  of  War.     Resolves.     Promotions  and  appointments 

[JULY  14?]  iii  the  Hospital  Corps.     A.  D.  of  Guilliame  Aert 

sen,  jr.  1  p.  Submitted  to  Congress.  Enclosed 
in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  July  17. 

97,  72 

1781  Board  of  War.     Estimate  of  sundries  wanting  for  use  of 

[JULY  14?]  Gen.    Washington's   table.     Tabular   statement. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  July  26.          97,  90 

1781  Blaine,  Ephraim.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Board  of  War 

JULY  14  [Philadelphia].     Return  of  articles  sent  to  head 

quarters  for  use  of  Gen.  Washington.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War 
to  Washington,  1781,  July  20.  97,  88 

1781  Washington,  George.     Near  Dobbs  Ferry.     To  the  Presi- 

JuLY  16  dent   of   Congress   [Philadelphia].       Receipt   of 

letters;  Rhode  Island  militia.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in 
Congress,  July  23.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  169 

1781  Washington,  George.     Near  Dobbs  Ferry.     To  the  Board 

JULY  16  of   War   [Philadelphia].     Choice   of   a   steward. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  171 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Rations  to  officers  on  pa- 

JULY  16  role.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.    1  p.    Enclosed 

in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
July  17.  97,  62 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Repealing  resolution  re- 

JULY  16  specting  Brig.  Gen.  [Lachlan]  Mclntosh.     D.  8. 

of  Charles  Thomson.    1  p.    Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  July  28.    97,  66 
1781  Board  of  War.    [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  16  [Phillipsburg].     Transportation  of  stores.     D.  S. 

of  William  Grayson.    1  p.    Answered  July  21.* 

97,59 

1781  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JULY  17  [George]  Washington  [Phillipsburg].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.  1  p. 
Answered  July  21.*  97,  64 


534  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.    To  George 

JULY  17  Washington  [Phillipsburg].     Capture  of  British 

mail;  extracts  of  letters  as  follows: 

FEB.  7  Germain,  [Lord  George.]     Whitehall.     To  Sir 

Henry  Clinton  [New  York].  British  troops  in 
Virginia;  Vermont  and  Canada;  reenforcenients 
from  England. 

MAR.  7  Germain  to  Peace  Commissioners  [New  York]. 

Peace  measures. 

Germain  to  Clinton.  Revolt  of  the  Pennsylva 
nia  Line;  Cornwallis  in  Virginia;  loyalists  and 
projected  settlement  at  Penobscot;  enlistment  of 
American  prisoners;  delay  in  sailing  of  reen- 
forcements  from  England. 

Amount  of  Arnold's  bribe.  L.  S.  of  Thomas 
McKean.  7  pp.  Answered  July  21.*  97,  95 

The  Arnold  paragraph  is  in  McKean's  handwriting. 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  l"  [Phillipsburg].    Plans  for  promotion  of  officers  in 

Hospital  Department.    A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carle- 
ton.     1  p.     Answered  Aug.  5.*  97,69 
1781              Washington,  George.    [Near  Dobbs  Ferry.]    To  the  Presi- 
JULY  21                       dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     His  election  to 
the  Presidency;   value  of   intelligence  received. 
Draft.    2  pp.    In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr.     Read  in  Congress,  July  25. 

A.    VI,  pt.  I,  181 

1781  Washington,  George.     Near  Dobbs  Ferry.     To  the  Board 

JULY  21  of    war   [Philadelphia].     Forwarding   stores   to 

camp.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting   of   Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  A.    VI,  pt.  I,  183 
1781              Washington,  George.      Near  Dobbs  Ferry.      To  Charles 
JULY  21                       Thomson  [Philadelphia],     Acknowledging  receipt 
of  information.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.               A.     VI,  pt.  I,  185 
1781              Lafayette,  [Marquis  de.]     Malvern   Hill    [Virginia].     To 
JULY  21                       fc^  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Trans 
mitting  letters.    Contemporar}-  copy.     1  p.     En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  July  26.  97,  73 
1781              Lafayette,  [Marquis  de.]    To  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene 
JULY  21                       [High  Hills  of  the  Santee].    British  manoevers  in 
Virginia;  prisoners.     Contemporary  cop}'.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
17S1,  July  26.  97,  74 


CORRESBONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  535 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JULY  23  ton  [Near  Dobbs  Ferry].     Flour  supply;  disposal 

of  the  specific  supplies;   Pennsylvania's  action; 

paper  money ;  contract  system  of  supplying  army; 

ration  and  cost  thereof;  draft  for  hard  money; 

visit  to  camp.     A.  L.  S.     6  pp.    Answered  Aug. 

2.*  51,  69 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     To  Samuel  Hunt- 

JULY  25  ington,  Norwich  [Connecticut].     His  resignation 

from  Congress;  need  of  recruits.     Draft.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  187 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  114. 

1781  Continental    Congress,    President.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

JULY  26  [George]  Washington  [Phillipsburg].     Transmit 

ting  papers;  Cornwallis's  probable  intention. 
L.  S.  of  Thos.  McKean.  2  pp.  Answered  July 
30.*  97,  84 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Committee:  Carroll,  Bland 

JULY  26  and  Varnum,  to  confer  with  the  Commander  in 

chief,  Board  of  War  and  Superintendent  of  Fi 
nance  on  number  and  arrangement  of  army.  A.  D. 
of  Carroll.  1  p.  51,  199 

1781  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washington 

JULY  26  [Phillipsburg].     Supplies  for  his  table;  steward; 

exchange  of  chaplains;  forwarding  of  stores;  lack 
of  money.     L.  S.  of  Ezekiel  Cornell.    2  pp.    An 
swered  Aug.  5.*  97,  86 
1781              Continental  Congress,  President.   Philadelphia.  To  [George] 
JULY  28                       Washington    [Phillipsburg].      Transmitting   re 
solve;  intelligence  from  [Lt.]  Col.  [John]  Lau- 
rens.     L.  S.   of  Thomas  McKean.     2  pp.     An 
swered  Aug.  13.*                                             97,  67 
1781              Sullivan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 
JULY  29                       [Dobbs  Ferry].     Recommending  Capt.  [Anthony] 
Selin.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.                                   51,  119 
1781              Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     To  the  President  of 
JULY  30                       Congress   [Philadelphia].      Enemy   in    Virginia; 
reenforcements  in  New  York.     Draft.     1  p.     In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in 
Congress,  Aug.  3.                        A.     VI,  pt.  I,  189 
1781              Continental  Congress.     Order.     Leave  of  absence  to  mem- 
JULY  31                      ber  of  Boai  d  of  War  to  repair  to  Headquarters. 
D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 
President    of    Congress    to   Washington,    1781, 
Aug.  3.                                                              97,  92 


536  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Continental  Congress.     Order.     Member  of  Board  of  War 

JuLY  31  and  the  Superintendant  of  Finance  to  confer  with 

Commander-in-Chief  on   arrangement  of   army. 

D.  S.  of  George  Bond.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Peters, 

Richard,  to  Washington,  1781,  Aug.  13.      97,  113 

P.eters  was  the  member  chosen. 

1781  Hand,  Edward.     Dobbs  Ferry.     Return  of  recruits  from 

AUG.  1  the  several  states  from  Jan.  1,  to  July  31.     Tabu 

lar  statement.  D.  S.  "2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Aug.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  203 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  2  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Weak  state  of  army; 

failure  of  states  to  furnish  men;  general  condi 
tion.  Draft.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  m  Congress  Aug.  G.  Referred 
to  Bland,  Boudinot  and  Varnum.  Reported  Aug. 
9,  acted  on  Sep.  29.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  191. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  324. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     To  Robert  Morris 

AUG.  2  [Philadelphia].     Supply  of  flour;  sale  of  specific 

supplies;  contemplated  move  against  enemy  in 
Virginia;  shipping  necessary  for  transportation. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  199 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  V.    1891.    9,  330. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     Circular  letter  to 

AUG.  2  Connecticut,    Rhode  Island,   Massachusetts   and 

New  Hampshire.  Pressing  need  of  recruits  to 
carry  on  the  campaign.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Peregrine  Fitzhugh. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Aug.  2.  C.  C.  152,  10,  187. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  329. 

1781  Board  of  Treasury.     [Philadelphia.]    To  the  Board  of  War 

AUG.  2  [Philadelphia].      Case  of   [Lt.]  Philip   Steubing 

[Strauben?].     A.   L.   S.   of  John  Gibson.     1  p. 

Enclose'd  in  Peters,  Richard  to  Washington,  1781, 

Aug.  13.  97,  120 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  3  [George]    Washington    [Philhpsburg].      British 

embarkation  in  Virginia;  committee  on  arrange 
ment  of  army.  L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.  4  pp. 
Answered  Aug.  13.*  97,  94 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  537 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Condition  of  prisoners  on 

AUG.  3  the  prison  ships.      D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

2   pp.      Enclosed   in   President   of   Congress   to 

Washington,  1781,  Aug.  7.  97,  99 

1781  Board  of  War.     Order.     Submitting  various  matters  to  the 

AUG.  3  Commander-in-chief.     A.  D.  S.  of  Joseph  Carle- 

ton.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Peters,  Richard  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  Aug.  13.  97,  111 

1781  Board  of  War.     Proceedings.     Appointment   of   Richard 

AUG.  3  Peters  to  confer  with  Commander-in-chief.     A. 

D.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Peters,  Richard  to  Washington,  1781,  Aug.  13. 

97,  112 

1781  Board  of  War.     Proceedings.     Essay  of  plan  for  Hospital 

AUG.  4  Department  to  be  laid  before  the  Commander-in- 

chief.  A.  D.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Peters,  Richard  to  Washington,  1781, 
Aug.  13.  97,  110 

[1781]  Board  of  War.     Essay  of  plan  for  Hospital  Department. 

[AUG.  4]  Duties  of  officers;  expense;  contracts  for  supplies; 

deaths;  medicines  etc.  A.  D.  of  Nathan  Jones. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Peters,  Richard  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Aug.  13.  97,  117 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs   Ferry.     To   the   Board  of 

AUG.  5  War  [Philadelphia].     Plan   for  filling'  vacancies 

and  making  promotions  in  the  Medical  line. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  203 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     To  Robert  Morris 

AUG.  5  [Philadelphia].     Sale  of  salt  beef  to  procure  pork. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  205 

1781  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

ArG-  6  Phillipsburg].     News   from   Europe;  British   in 

South  Carolina;  Vermont;  British  in  the  Chesa 
peake.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  51,  180 
1781              Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 
AUG.  7                         [George]  Washington  [Phillipsburg].     Treatment 
of  American  prisoners;  retaliation;  British  move 
ment  toward  Annapolis.     L.  S.  of  Thomas  Mc- 
Kean.     3  pp.     Answered  Aug.  13  *  97,  101 
1781               Continental    Congress,   Resolve.     Abuse    of    commissions 
AUG.  7                         granted  by  Connecticut  to  suppress  commerce 
with  British.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp. 


538  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington 

1781,  Aug.  9.  97,  102 

1781  Continental    Congress,    Committee    of     Conference    with 

A-VG.  7  Commander-in-chief.    Philadelphia.    To  [George 

Washington,  Dobbs  Ferry],     Resolve  of  Congress 

submitted  for  consideration.     A.  L.  S.  of  Daniel 

Carroll.  51,  199 

Committee:  Carroll,  Bland  and  Varnum. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Claim  of  Vermont  to  ad- 

AUG.  7  mission  into  the  Federation.     A.  D.  S.  of  George 

Bond.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 

to  Washington,  1781,  Aug.  23.  97,  127 

1781  Georgia,    Delegates     to     Congress.       Philadelphia.       To 

AUG.  7  [George]  Washington  [Dobbs  Ferry].     Exchange 

of  Col.  [Samuel]  Elbert;  aspect  of  affairs  in  the 

South.     A.  L.  S.  of  Geo.  Walton,  signed  also  by 

Richard  Howley.     2  pp.     Answered  Aug.  13.* 

51,  197 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     To  [the  President 

AUG.  8  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Bur- 

goyne  and  other  prisoners.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Aug.  17.  Referred  to  Boudinot,  Varnum 
and  Sherman.  Reported  Aug.  20,  acted  on  Aug. 
21.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  207 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,332. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     To  [Robert  Morris, 

AUG.  9  Philadelphia],     Distress  of  troops  at  Wyoming 

for  supplies.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  1,  211 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  9  [George]  Washington  [Phillipsburg].     Transmit 

ting  resolve;  intelligence  of  British  fleet   from 
Virginia.    L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.    1  p.    97,104 
1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  9  [Phillipsburg].     Appointment  of  John  Loviday 

as  steward  to  the  Commander-in-chief.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Joseph  Carleton.  1  p.  97,  107 

1781  McKean,  Thomas.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  12  ton  [Dobbs  Ferry].      Spain's  actions;    aid  from 

France;  prospects  of  peace;  the  Congress  at 
Vienna;  Rodney's  losses;  preparations  at  Cadiz; 
Cornwallis  in  Virginia  and  other  intelligence. 
L.  S.  4  pp.  51,  2±4 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  539 

1781  Washington,  George.      Dobbs  Ferry.     To  the  President 

AUG.  13  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Plans  for  next  cam 

paign;  marine  prisoners.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Aug.  16.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  213 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs   Ferry.      To  [the   Georgia 

AUG. 13  delegates  to  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Exchange 

of  Col.  [Samuel]  Elbert;  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael] 

Greene's  abilities.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwrit- 

«    ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  215 

Delegates:  Walton  and  Howley. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  with  Com- 

AUG.  13  mander-in-chief.     [Dobbs  Ferry.]     To  [George] 

Washington  [Dobbs  Ferry].  Necessity  for  econ 
omy  in  expenditures;  decrease  of  army;  queries 
as  to  extent  of  reduction;  officers  and  noncom 
missioned  officers,  length  of  enlistments,  servants, 
brevets  etc.  A.  L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters,  signed 
also  by  Robert  Morris,  -i  pp.  51,  258 

1781  Continental    Congress,   Order.      Referring   case   of    [Lt.] 

AUG.  13  A[bijah]     Hammond     to     Commander-in-chief. 

A.  D.  S.  of  George  Bond.     1  p.     Transmitted  to 

Washington.  97,  121 

1781  Peters,  Richard.     [Phillipsburg.]     To  [George  Washing- 

AUG.  13  ton,  Phillipsburg].    [Brig.]  Gen.  [Samuel  Holden] 

Parsons's  letter  respecting  Invalid  corps;  pay  of 
convalescent  and  retired  officers;  essay  of  plan 
for  Hospital  Department;  Lt.  [Philip]  Strauben's 
pay.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  97,  108 

1781  Parsons,   Samuel   H[olden]  and  Others.     [Dobbs   Ferry.] 

AUG.  15  To   [George   Washington,    Dobbs  Ferry].     Col. 

[John]  Durkee's  retirement  and  consequent  pro 
motions.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in:  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1781, 
Aug.  18.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  225 

1781  Continental   Army,    Board    of    General    Officers.     Dobbs 

AUG.  16  Ferry.     Opinion  on  rank  of    Udny  Hay.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1781,  Aug.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  219 


540  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.     To  Robert  Morris 

AuG-  17  [Philadelphia].     Provisions  and  boats   for  move 

of  army  south;  need  of  money.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI.  pt.  I.  217 

1781  Washington,  George.     [Dobbs  Ferry.]     To  [the  President 

AUG.  18  of  Congress,    Philadelphia],     Memorial   of    the 

field  officers  of  the  Connecticut  and  Rhode  Island 

Lines  respecting  promotions.    Draft.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  225 

Transcript,  C.  C.  169,  8,  171,  is  dated,  Aug.  17. 

For  memorial  see:  Parsons,  Samuel  Holden  and  Others  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Aug.  15. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dobbs  Ferry.    To  the  President  of 

AUG.  18  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  report  on 

memorial  of  Col.  Udny  Hay.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Head  in  Con 
gress,  Aug.  27.  A.  VI.  pt.  I,  229 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  18  [George]  Washington  [Phillipsburg].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.     1  p. 

97, 139 

1781  Z[eisberger,]    D[avid].     "Topecking"   [Ohio*]     To   [Col. 

AUG.  18  Daniel  Brodhead,  Fort  Pitt].    Advance  of  Indians 

against  the  Western  frontier.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  Sep.  3.  97,  U4 

1781  Gibson,   John  and  Others.     Fort  Pitt.     To  [Col.    Daniel 

AUG.  19  Brodhead,  Fort  Pitt].     Refusing  to  serve  under 

his  command.  Contemporary  cop}*.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Sep.  25.  97,  172 

1781  Varnum,  J[ames]  M[itchell].     Philadelphia.     To  [George] 

AUG.  20  Washington  [Kings  Ferry].     Committee   to    re 

form  the  military  establishment;  permanent  force; 
finance;  British  strength;  proportion  of  American 
troops  to  population;  ability  of  various  states  to 
raise  men;  over-supply  of  officers;  composition  of 
battalions;  artillery;  cavalry;  general  officers; 
possibilities  for  the  Secretary-ship  of  War. 
A.  L.  S.  8  pp.  Endorsed  by  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr.:  "Conference  held  upon  it."  48,  225 


WRITING  OF   PEREGRINE   FITZHUGH. 


X 

£>•       £-«•«• 


1781 


1781 

Ar«.    1: 


Congress,     P 


1781 


.   amwj  "Mfitchellj.     PhiUuU-iplm.     T 
Washington  [Kin^--  1'Yrry  j.     (.''iininirt 
form  the  military  osUiblishmcnt:  [n  •.  n 
ruiiiH/o;  British  strength    [-.fopoi-fi  i 
r  i  oops  to  population;  :iV>i!ir\  «>i'  variuii 
c;ii<o  in<-n;  over-supply  of  otiicc,:.- 
Ijattalion.s;    artillery;    rivalry:    n'if  •'"'« 
p«j.-*-.il>i!itios     for    fix1     Socr<it;«i  \  -.- 
A.  L.  S.      *  pp.      Knclorscd   h\   .kmsitli 
bull,  jr.  :  "Confer 


lield  upon  it."          48.  i:: 


;-* 

p' 


*7 


5T< 


*  >^ 

^ 


y 

f,  £       s£+ 

/ 

L~^<-*'^'*-' 


/^  xrii  .^ 

-t 

/" 


' 


' 


/ 


OF  THE 

ER 

OF 


// 

f    UNIVERSITY    J 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  541 

1781  Washington,  George.     Kings  Ferry  [New  York].    To  Rob- 

ArG.  21  ert   Morris   and   Richard   Peters  [Philadelphia]. 

Opinion  on  proposed  reduction  of  the  army. 
Draft.  8  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 
phreys.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  231 

Morris  and  Peters  were  Commissioners  appointed  by  Congress  to 
confer  with  Commander  in  chief  on  arrangement  and  reduction  of 
army. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1891.    9,  347. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Remonstrance   to  British 

AUG.  21  Commander-in-chief  on  protest  of  bills  drawn  by 

British  officers.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  Treasury  to  Washington,  1781, 
Aug.  22.  92,  289 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Exchange  of  prisoners; 

AUG.  21  Lt.  Gen.  [John]  Burgo}Tne;  Cedar  hostages;  pro 

tested  British  bills  of  exchange.     D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Aug.  23.  97,  129 
1781               Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Boundaries  of  Vermont. 
AUG.  21                       A.  D.  of  Daniel  Carroll.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Aug  23. 

97,  126 

1781  Varnum,  J[ames]M[itchell].    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George] 

AUG.  21  Washington  [Kings  Ferry].  Reduction  of  officers; 

recalls  to  the  service;  promotions;  corps  of  artil 
lery  and  horse;  changes.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 

48,  229 

1781  Z[eisberger,]  D[avid].      "Tuppaking."   [Ohio?]    To   Col. 

AUG.  21  [Daniel]   Brodhead,  Fort  Pitt.     Intelligence   of 

Indian  designs;  [Col.  George  Rogers]  Clark's  ex 
pedition  against  Detroit.     Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Sep.  3.  97,  145 
1781              Continental   Congress,   Resolve.     Exchange   of   Lt.    Gen. 
Au»-  22                       [John]  Burgoyne  for  Henry  Laurens.     D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.      Enclosed    in    President   of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Aug.  23.     97,  132 
1781              Board  of  Treasury.    Philadelphia.    To  George  Washington 
AuG-  22                       [Kings  Ferry].     Protest  of  bills  drawn  by  British 
officers.     L.  S.  of  John  Lavinius  Clarkson.     2  pp. 
Endorsed  by  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.:    "Letter 
written  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton — &  Bills  with  pro 
tests  transmitted."                                           92,  287 


542  LIBEAEY    OF    CONGEESS 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  22  ington  [Kings  Ferry].     The  financial  situation; 

exchange;  Pennsylvania  paper  currency.     L.  S. 

1  p.     In  cipher.  51,  302 

Translation  in  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.    51,  299. 

1781  Morris,  Robert.  [Philadelphia.]  Circular  to  the  States. 

Specific  supplies;  information  necessary.  L.  S. 
with  auto,  foot  note  transmitting  the  circular  to 
Washington.  1  p.  51,  300 

1781  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

AuG-  23  [George]  Washington  [King's  Ferry].  Trans 

mitting  resolves;  Cornwallisat  Yorktown;  action 
[at  Qumb}r's  Bridge?]  in  South  Carolina;  British 
naval  movements.  L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean. 

2  pp.  97,  134 
1781              Varnum,  J[ames]  M[itchell].    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George] 

AuG-  23  ;  Washington  [Kings  Ferry].    Memorial  of  Rhode 

Island  and  Connecticut  officers  on  promotion. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  48,  223 

1781  Washington,  George.     Kings  Ferry.     To  Robert  Morris 

AuG-  24  [Philadelphia],      Flour  for  French  troops;    the 

march  south;  boats  in  the  Chesapeake  and  Dela 
ware.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghraan.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  239 

1781  Brodhead,  Daniel.     Fort  Pitt.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

AUG-  24  gress  [Philadelphia].     Situation  on  Western  fron 

tier.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  Sep.  3. 

97,  143 

1781  Washington,  George.      Chatham  [New  Jersey].     To  the 

AUG.  27  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Change  of 

plan  of  campaign.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.      Read  in  Congress, 

Aug.  28.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  241 

1781  Washington,   George.       Chatham.       To    Robert   Morris 

AuG-  27  [Philadelphia].     Boats  and  supplies  for  march  of 

the  army  south;  pay  for  troops.  Draft.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghrnan. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  241 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  353. 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG-  28  [New  Brunswick].     Difficulty  in  obtaining  craft 

for  transportation  of  army  down  the  Chesapeake; 

supplies  and  pay,  etc.     L.  S.     2  pp.  52,  6 


CORKESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  543 

1781  Affleck,  Edmund.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  30  [Philadelphia].     Treatment  of  prisoners  on  the 

prison  ships.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
Sep.  4.  C.  C.  152,  10,  233 

1781  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.       Forwarding    arms    in 

AUG.  31  Philadelphia  to  Southern  Army.    D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Sep.  4.  97,  138 

[1781]  [Morris,  Robert.]    [Philadelphia].     To  [George  Washing- 

[AUG.]  ton,  Dobbs  Ferry].     Questions  respecting  finan 

cial  administration  of  the  army.  Drrft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  223 

[1781]  Washington,  George.    [Dobbs  Ferry.]    To  [Robert  Morris, 

[AUG.]  Philadelphia].     Answers  to  questions  respecting 

financial  administration  of  the  army.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.    VI,  pt.  I,  219 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  1  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Referring  exchange  of 

French  Engineer   officers   to  Congress.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.    Read 

in  Congress  Sep.  3.     Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  247 

1781  Sharpe,  William.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP-  l  ton  [Philadelphia].      Arms  for  North  Carolina. 

A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  52,  36 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington, 

SEP.  3  Philadelphia.     Intelligence  from  Western  fron 

tiers.     A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton.     1  p. 

97,  141 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  4  Congress  [Philadelphia].      British  treatment  of 

marine  prisoners.     Draft.     1  p.    In  handwriting 

of  David  Humphreys.     Read  in  Congress,  Sep. 

4.     Acted  on.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  249 

1781  Continental   Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

SEP.  4  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia],     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.     1  p. 

97,  135 


544  LIBEAEY   OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Continental  Congress,  President.    Philadelphia.    To  George 

SEP-  -i  Washington   [Philadelphia].       Transmitting   re 

solve.     L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.     1  p.    97,  149 
1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Prisoners  on  prison  ship 

SEP.  4  in  New  York  harbor.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1781,  Sep.  4.  97,  147 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.    Lt.  Col.  le  Chev.  Dubuys- 

SEP.  4  son.     D.  S.   of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
Sep.  7.  97,  153 

1781  Gist,  M[ordecai].     Baltimore.     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP.  4  [Philadelphia].     Arrival  of  French  fleet  in  the 

Chesapeake;  list  of  number  and  rates.  Contem 
porary  copy.  3pp.  In  handwriting  of  William 
Stephens  Smith.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  Sep.  5. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  241 

1781  Washington,  George.      Chester  [Pennsylvania].     To  the 

SEP.  5  President  of    Congress  [Philadelphia],     Arrival 

of  De  Grasse  in  the  Chesapeake;  march  of  the 
arm}-.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trunibull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  6. 

A.    VI,  pt.  I,  251 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  153. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Inquiry  into  conduct  of 

SEP.  5  Maj.  Gen.  Robert  Howe  in  Georgia,  Dec.  1778. 

D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in 

President   of    Congress    to    Washington,    1781, 

Sep.  7.  97,  151 

1781  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     Approving   conduct   of 

SEP.  5  Lt.   Col.   J[ohn]  Laurens  in  Europe.     D.  S.  of 

George  Bond.    1  p.    Enclosed  in  Duane  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  Sept.  9.  52,  110 
1781               Washington,  George.     Head  of  Elk  [Pennsylvania].     To 
SEP.  6                          Robert  Morris  [Philadelphia].     Urgent  necessity 
of  pay  for  the  army.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  353 

1781  Washington,  George.    Christiana  [Delaware].     To  Robert 

SEP.  6  Morris  [Philadelphia].     Expenses  for  pursuit  of 

deserters.    Draft.    1  p.    In  hand  writing  of  David 

Cobb.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  255 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  545 

1781  Morris,  Robert  [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP.  6  [Head  of  Elk,  Maryland],     Hard  money  for  .secret 

service;  payment  of  troops.    L.  S.    1  p.       52,  77 

1781  Morris,    Robert.     Chester   [Pennsylvania].     To   [George] 

SEP.  6  Washington  [Head  of  Elk].     Payment  of  army; 

supineness  of  states.     L.  S.     1  p.  52,  83 

1781  Morris,    R[obert],      Chester.      To   [George]  Washington 

SEP-  6  [Head  of  Elk].     Plea  for  deserter  under  sentence 

of  death.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  52,  85 

1781  Morris    Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  George  Washington 

SEP-  6  [Head  of  Elk].     Transmitting  letters;  payment 

of   troops;    loan  from  Comte   de   Roehambeau. 

L.  S.     1  p.  52,  86 

1781  [Morris,    Robert.]     [Philadelphia.]     To    Philip   Audibert 

SEP-  6  [Philadelphia].    Instructions  for  loan  from  Comte 

de  Roehambeau  and  payment  of  army.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to 
Washington,  1781,  Sep.  6.  52,  89 

1781  [Morris,  Robert.]     [Philadelphia.]     To  Comte  de  Rocham- 

SEP-  *  beau  [Head  of  Elk].     Loan  to  the  United  States. 

Contemporary  copy.    1  p.    Enclosed  in  Morris  to 

Washington,  1781,  Sep.  6.  52,  90 

1781  Washington,  George.     Head  of   Elk.     To   the   Board  of 

War  [Philadelphia].  Transmitting  paper  relat 
ing  to  Hospital  appointments.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt,  I,  257 

1781  Washington,  George.     Head  of  Elk.     To  Robert  Morris 

SEP.  7  [Philadelphia].     Payment   of    troops;    haste    of 

movement.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  1,  259 

1781  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  7  [George]  Washington  [Head  of  Elk].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.:-!.     L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.     1  p. 

97,  1G1 

1781  Duane,  James.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

SEP.  9  Mt  Vernon].     Arrival  of  de  Grasse;  news  from 

the   North;    changes   of    Marine   and   Treasury 

Boards;  success  of  [Lt.]  Col.  [John]  Laurens's 

mission.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  52,  108 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP-  10  ton  [Mt  Vernon].     Pay  of   troops;   scarcity    of 

money  etc.     L.  S.     1  p.  52,  11-i 

28632— 00 35 


LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Escort  for  mail  between 

SEP.  11  Morristown  and  Fishkill.     Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.  53,  254 

1781  Washington,  George.     Dumfries  [Virginia].     To  the  Pres- 

SEP-  12  ident  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Progress  of 

march.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  17. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  261 

1781  Brodhead,  Daniel.     Fort  Pitt.     To  the  President  of  Cou- 

SEP.  12  gress  [Philadelphia].     Charges  against  him;  con 

ditions  at  Fort  Pitt.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Sep.  25.  97,  170 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  13  ton  [en  route  to  Williamsburg].     Non-payment 

of  a  draft;  bills  for  table  expenses.     L.  S.     1  p. 

52,  130 

1781  Washington,  George.     Williamsburg  [Virginia].     To  the 

SEP.  15  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Defeat  of 

the  British  fleet  off  the  Capes;  lack  of  provisions 
for  army.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep. 
27.  A.  VI,  pt,  I,  263 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1891.    9,  359. 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

SEP.  15  [George]   Washington   [Williamsburg].     Intelli 

gence  of  British  fleets;  expedition  preparing  at 
New  York;  [Brig.  Gen.  Benedict]  Arnold  in  Con 
necticut;  militia  etc.  L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean. 
4pp.  Answered,  Sep.  23.*  97,176 

1781  Washington,   George.     [Williamsburg.]     To    [Comte    de 

SEP.  17  Grasse,  In  the  Chesapeake],     Queries  and  answers 

as  to  cooperation  with  land  forces  at  Yorktown. 
D.  S.  4:  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Oct.  27.  C.  C.  152,  10,  319 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  K.  Y.    1891.    9,  304. 

1781  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Murder   of  Col.  [Isaac] 

SEP.  18  Hayne;     British     barbarit}7    toward     prisoners; 

American  prisoners  sent  to  England;  retaliations 
planned.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Sep.  21.  97,  163 


COKRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  547 

1781  Continental    Congress,    Order.     Appointment    of    hospital 

SEP.  ~-  mates.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Sep. 

25.     Published  in  Genl.  Orders.    Oct.  5.      97,167 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Promotions  in   Hospital 

SEP.  -'0  Department;    certain   appointments.       D.    8.    of 

Charles  Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Sep.  25.  Published 
in  Geni.  Orders  Oct.  5.  97,  167 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

SEP.  21  [George]  Washington  [Williamsburg,  Virginia]. 

Transmitting  resolves;  the  French  and  British 
fleets;  Cornwallis;  defense  of  Philadelphia; 
arrival  of  [Rear]  Admiral  [Thomas]  Graves  at 
Sandy  Hook.  L.  S.  of  Thomas  McKean.  4  pp. 
Answered  Oct.  1.*  97,  165 

1781  Board    of  War.     Philadelphia.     To    Captains    and    Com- 

SEP.  21  manders     of     the     French      frigates,     Boston. 

Delivery  of  stores  to  the  U.  S.  Clothier  General. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1781,  Oct.  13.         97,  191 

1781  Washington,  George.     Williamsburg.     To  the  President 

SEP-  ~3  of    Congress    [Philadelphia].       Interview    with 

Comte  de  Grasse;  arrival  of  troops  etc.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  1.          A.     VI,  pt.  I,  265 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,163. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Williamsburg.     To  [the  President 

SEP.  23.  of  Congress,   Philadelphia].     Reenforcement  of 

British  fleet.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Marked  "  (private) " 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  267 

1781  Washington,   George.     Williamsburg.  ,  To  the  Board  of 

SEP-  23-  War  [Philadelphia].    Strength  of  enemy's  works; 

necessity  of  supply  of  ammunition.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  269 

1781  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      Brig.     Gen.     [William] 

SEP-  L>4-  Irvine  and  the  command  at  Fort  Pitt.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Sep.  25. 

97,  169 


548  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Col.]  John  Moylan 

SE''-  24.  [Philadelphia].       Instructions    for    transporting 

stores  from  Boston.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1781, 
Oct.  13.  97,  189 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President  of  Con- 

SEP.  25.  gress   [Philadelphia].     Salaries   in    the   Clothier 

General's  Department.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1781,  Dec.  3.  97,  227 

[1781]  Continental     Congress,     President.       [Philadelphia]       To 

[SEP.  2i).]  [George]    Washington    [Williamsburg].      Trans 

mitting  resolves;  troops  in  Philadelphia.  L.  S. 
of  Thomas  McKean.  1  p.  Answered  Oct.  (>.* 

97,  173 

1781  McKean,  Thomas.    Philadelphia.    To  [George]  Washington 

SKP-  26-  [Williamsburg].     Brief  account  of  political  hap 

penings  in  Europe;  France,  Spain  and  Russia; 
proposed  congress  at  Vienna;  French  aids;  sug 
gestions  as  to  campaign;  siege  of  New  York  etc. 
L.  S.  5pp.  Marked:  "Private."  52,213 

1781  Washington,  George.     Williamsburg.     To  ll[obert]  Mor- 

SEP.  27.  ris  [Philadelphia].     Need  of  rum.     Draft.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  271 

1781  Washington,   George.     Williamsburg.     To  the   Board  of 

SEP.  28.  War    [Philadelphia].     Needs    of    the    Hospital. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Truni- 
bull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  273 

1781  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.      Depreciation  of   pay  of 

SKP.  28.  officers.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Oct.  10.  97,  184 

1781  Washington,  George.     Camp  near  Yorktown  [Virginia]. 

O(T-  !  To  the  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     In- 

vesture  of  Yorktown.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Oct.  12.  A.  VI,  pt,  I,  285 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  372. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Before  Yorktown.    To  Robert  Mor- 

OCT.  l  ris     [Philadelphia].     Introducing     Col.    Charles 

Harrison;  pay  for  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Benjamin]  Lin 
coln.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 
Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  287 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEOKGE    WASHINGTON  549 

1781  Washington,  George.     Before  Yorktown.    To  Robert  Mor- 

OCT.  l  ris   [Philadelphia].     Return  of  bill  of  exchange. 

Draft.  Ip.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  289 

1781  Mathews,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  George   Washington 

OCT.  1  [Before  Yorktown].     Spain's  demand  for  U.  S. 

representative  at  Vienna  Congress;  necessity  of 
vigorous  exertion  on  part  of  America;  Great 
Britain's  attitude;  effect  of  demonstration  toward 
Charleston;  Charles  Fox's  motion  in  Parliament. 
A.  L.  S.  5  pp.  52,  246 

1781  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]   Washington 

OCT.  2  [Before  Yorktown].     Capt.  [Allan]  McLane  and 

the  vacant  majority  in  Armand's  Corps.  A.  L.  S. 
of  Richard  Peters.  1  p.  Answered  Oct.  27.* 

97,  177 

1781  Varnum,  J[ames]  M[itchell].     Philadelphia.     To  [George] 

OCT.  2  Washington     [Before     Yorktown].     Suggesting 

conquest  of   Bermuda;  Secretary-ship    of  War. 

A.  L.  S.     3  pp.  51,  257 

1781  Anonymous.     To  -        — \     Intelligence  of   British  move- 

°CT  4  ments  at  New  York.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Oct.  13.  97,  179 

1781  Washington,  George.     Before  Yorktown.     To  the  Presi- 

°CT-  6  dent   of   Congress  [Philadelphia].     Progress   of 

the   siege;  Maj.    Gen.  Greene's  victory  [Eutaw 

Springs],     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilglmian.     Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  16. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  291 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,380, 
note. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Before  Yorktown.     To  [the  Presi- 

°CT-  6  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Dependence  of 

America  upon  her  own  exertions;  prospects  of 
success  of  the  siege.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  393 

1781  Washington,     George.     Before     Yorktown.     To     James 

OCT.  6  Lovell  [Philadelphia].     Ciphers   of   the  enemy. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 

bull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  1,  297 


550  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Lytle,    Archibald.     Wilmington    [North    Carolina].      To 

OCT.  6  Maj.  Anderson  Craig  [Wilmington].     Seizure  of 

effects  and  treatment  received.  A.  L.  S.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Nov.  22.  98,  309 

1781  Heath,  W[illiam].     ''Continental  Village "  [near  Peekskill]. 

OCT.  7  To  the  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     In 

telligence  of  British  at  New  York.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Charles 
Thomson.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1781,  Oct.  13.  97,  178 

1781  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.       Exchange    of     Robert 

OCT.  8  Starke    and    authorizing    retaliation.     D.  S.   of 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Oct.  10. 

97,  182 

1781  Heath,  W[illiam].     [Newburgh,  New  York.]    To  [the  Presi- 

OCT.  9  dent  of  Congress,  Philadelphia]     Reward  for  cap 

tors   of  Fort   Slongo  [Smith town,  Long  Island]; 
letter  of  Baron  Riedesel;   relief   of    Cornwrallis. 
Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 
Charles  Thomson.     Enclosed  in  McKean  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  Oct.  15.  53,  9 
1781              Lytle,  Archibald.     Wilmington  [North  Carolina].    To  Maj. 
OCT.  9                          Anderson  Craig  [Wilmington],     Parole.     A.  L.  S. 
Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Nov.  22.                                                             98,  309 
1781               Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 
OCT.  10                        [George]  Washington  [Before  Yorktown].     Case 
of  Robert  Starke;  depreciation  of  pa}T.     L.  S.  of 
Thomas  McKean.     2  pp.     Answered  Oct.  27.* 

97,  186 

1781  Washington,  George.     Before  Yorktown.     To  the  Presi- 

OCT.  12  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Progress  of  the 

siege;  opening  parallels  and  trenches  etc.      Draft. 

3    pp.     In     handwriting    of    Tench    Tilghman. 

Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  22. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  299 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1891.    9,380. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Before  Yorktown.     To  James  Lov- 

OCT.  12  ell    [Philadelphia]     Acknowledging   letters   for 

Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  303 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  551 

1781  McKean,  Thomas.     Philadelphia.     To  George  Washington 

OCT.  12  [Before  Yorktown].     Arrival  of  British  fleet  at 

New  York;  intended  attempt  to  relieve  Corn  walls; 

capture  of  Clinton's  despatches;  Armand's  Corps; 

arrival  of  clothing  and  money  from  France.     A. 

L.  S.     5  pp.  52,  333 

1781  Continental     Congress,  President     Philadelphia.      [Before 

OCT.  13  Yorktown].     To  [George]  Washington     Relief  of 

Cornwallis.     Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.     16,  95 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

OCT.  13  [Before  Yorktown].     Transportation  of  clothing 

and  stores  from  Boston;  artillery  supplies.     L.  S. 

of  Richard  Peters.     1  p.  97,  188 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

OCT.  14  [George]  Washington  [Before  Yorktown].    Inter 

cepted  British  letters;  intelligence  disclosed; 
British  force  at  New  York.  L.  S.  of  Thomas 
McKean.  5  pp.  Answered  Oct.  27.*  97,  222 

1781  Lovell,  James.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

OCT.  14  [Before  Yorktown].     Cyphers  used  bjr  British. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  51,  314 

1781  Yorktown,  Siege.     Continental  Army.    Return  of  Killed 

OCT.  14  and  wounded  since  Sep.  28.     Tabular  statement. 

Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1781,  Oct.  27-29. 

C.  C.     169,  8,  253 

1781  Hamilton,  Alexander].     Before  Yorktown.     To  Marquis 

°CT-  15  de  Lafayette  [Before  Yorktown].     Report  of  cap 

ture  of  redoubt;  special  cases  of  valor;  behaviorof 
troops;  losses  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
Oct.  16.  C.  C.  152,  10,  281 

[1781]  Yorktown,  Siege.     French  troops.     Return   of  killed  and 

[OCT.  15]  wounded   of   French    Army    from  beginning  of 

siege.     Addressed  to  Washington.     2  pp.     En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Oct.  16.  C.  C.     152,  10,  285 
1781              Washington,  George.     Before  Yorktown.     To  the  Presi- 
°CT-  1G                        dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Progress  of  the 
siege;  capture  of  two  redoubts.     Draft.     3  pp. 
In   handwriting  of   Tench  Tilghman.     Read  in 
Congress,    Oct.    25.      Referred    to    Randolph, 
Boudinot,  Varnuin  and  Carroll. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  305 


552  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Lafayette,  [Marquis  de].     Before  Yorktown.     To  [George] 

OCT.  16  Washington  [Before  Yorktown].     Report  of  cap 

ture  of  redoubt.  Contemporary  cop}-.  "2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
Oct.  16.  C.  C.  152, 10,  277 

[1781]  [Rochambeau,     Conite      de]     [Before     Yorktown].       To 

[OCT.  16]  [George  Washington,  Before    Yorktown].      Re 

port  of  capture  of  redoubts;  casualties.  Con 
temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1781,  Oct.  16. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  273 

1781  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  17  ton  [Before  Yorktown].     Rum  for  army;  bills  and 

minor  matters;  lukewarmness  of  states.     L.  S. 

2  pp.  52,  331 

1781  Cornwallis,    [Charles,    Earl]      Yorktown.      To    [George] 

OCT.  17  Washington   [Before  Yorktown].     Cessation  of 

hostilities  to  arrange  for  surrender. 

Washington  to  Cornwallis.      Willingness  to  grant  terms. 
Cornwallis  to  Washington.     Basis  of  conditions. 
OCT.  18        Washington  to  Cornwallis.     Terms  that  will  be  granted. 

Cornwallis  to  Washington.  Agreement  to  treat.  Con 
temporary  copies.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Oct.  19. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  297 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,530. 

1781  McKean,  Thomas.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  18  ton  [Before  Yorktown].     Intelligence  of  British; 

resignation  from  Congress.     L.  S.     2  pp.     53,  7 

1781  Washington,  George.     Before  Yorktown.     To  the  Presi- 

OCT.  19  dent   of    Congress  [Philadelphia].     Announcing 

the  surrender  of  Cornwallis;  harmony  among  the 
allied  troops.  Draft.  4:  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr  Read  in  Congress,  Oct. 
2-i.  Referred  to  Randolph,  Boudinot,  Varnum 
and  Carroll.  Reported  and  acted  on  Oct.  29. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  309 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  386. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  553 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia]     To  [George  Washington, 

OCT.  19  Yorktown].     Secret  agent  in  New  York;  British 

fleet    signals;    blankets    and    hospital    supplies. 

A.  L.  S.  of   Richard   Peters.     1  p.     Answered 

Oct.  27.*  97,  209 

1781  Knox,  H[enry].     [Yorktown.]     Return  [to  George  Wash- 

OCT.  19  ington,    Yorktown].    of   ordnance  and   military 

stores  taken  at  York  and  Gloucester.     D.  8.     6 

pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 

Congress,  1781,  Oct.  27.  C.  C.     152,  10,  339 

1781  Yorktown,  Surrender.  Articles  settled  between  Washing- 

OCT.  19  ton,  Rochambeau,  De  Grasse  and  Cornwallis  and 

Symonds.  Contemporary  copy.  9  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
Oct.  19.  C.  C.  152,  10,  299 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,532. 

1781  Yorktown,  Surrender.     British   naval   force.     Return  of 

°CT-  19  vessels  surrendered.     2  pp.     (In  French).     En 

closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Oct.  27-29.  C.  C.     152,  10.  353 
1781              Washington,  George.     [Before  Yorktown.]     To  Comte  de 
OCT.  20                        Grasse  [In  the  Chesapeake].     Propositions   for 

operations  against  Charleston  or  Wilmington. 
[Grasse,  Comte  de.]     To  Washington.     Agreeing  to  Wil 
mington  plan.     Contemporary  copies.    4  pp.     In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Trans 
mitted  to  Congress.  C.  C.     152,  10,  323 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,389. 

1781  Jones,  Thomas.     Yorktown.     Return  to  George  Washing- 

OCT.  21  ton,  [Yorktown,]  of  provisions  and  stores  sur 

rendered  at  York  and  Gloucester.  Tabular  state 
ment.  D.  S.  1  p.  Signed  also  by  Jacob  Weed 
and  Adam  Dolmage.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Oct.  27-29. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  357 

1781  Washington,   George.     Near  Yorktown.     To   [Benjamin] 

OCT.  22  Franklin  [Passy].     Transmitting  accounts  of  sur 

render  at  Yorktown  and  victory  of  Eutaw  Springs. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwaiting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Oct. 
27-29.  C.  C.  152,  10,  329 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  188. 


554  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Anspach,   Peter.     Yorktown.     Receipt  to  British  paymas- 

OCT.  24  ter   for   cash   surrendered  at  Yorktown.     Con 

temporary  copy.  1  p.  Note  by  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr.  that  the  British  military  chest  was  turned 
over  to  the  Quartermaster  General.  Enclosed  in 
"Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1781, 
Oct.  27-29.  C.  C.  152,  10,  351 

1781  Duportail,   [Louis    Le   Begue],     Before   Yorktown.      To 

OCT.  24  [George]  Washington  [Before  Yorktown].     Ap- 

Application  for  furlough;  claim  to  advancement. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1781,  Oct.  31. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  369 

1781  Grasse,  Comte  de.     [In  the  Chesapeake.]     To  [Marquis  de 

OCT.  26  Lafayette,  near  Yorktown].     Convoy  and  trans 

portation  of  troops  to  Wilmington.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1781,  Oct.  27-29.  C.  C.  152, 10,  327. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Proclamation  establishing  a  day  of 

OCT.  26  Thanksgiving    and    Prayer.      D.   S.  of  Thomas 

McKean,  attested  by  Charles  Thomson.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Charles  Morse.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781, 
Oct.  31.  97,  194 

1781  Washington,  George.     Near  Yorktown.     To   [the   Presi- 

OCT.  27  dent  of  Congress,   Philadelphia].     Transmitting 

extract  of  letter  from  Maj.  Gen.  [William]  Heath. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trimi- 
bull,  jr.  Referred,  Nov.  5,  to  delegates  from 
Georgia.  Reported  Nov.  7.  "part  passed  7. 
remr  postrond.— 22"  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  321 

1781  Washington,  George.     Near  Yorktown.     To  the  Board  of 

OCT.  27  War    [Philadelphia].       Clothing    and    ordnance 

stores.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  323 
1781              Washington,    George.      [Near    Yorktown].      To    Robert 
OCT.  27                        Morris  [Philadelphia].     Education  of   his  sons; 
rum  for  the  army  etc.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  327 

1781  Washington,  George.     [Near  Yorktown.]     To  the  Presi- 

OCT.  27-29  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Returns  of  the 

surrender;  future  operations.     L.  S.     5  pp.     In 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  555 

handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read 
in  Congress,  Nov.  3.  Referred  to  Randolph, 
Boudinot,  Varnum  and  Carroll. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  309 

Draft.    5  pp.    A.    VI,  pt.  I,  315,  is  dated  Oct.  2(i. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  393. 

1781  Amerman,    D .      Near    Yorktown.     Invoice    [sent    to 

OCT.  27  George  Washington,  Yorktown,]  of  clothing  sur 

rendered  by  British.  Tabular  statement.  D.  S. 
1  p.  Endorsed  by  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  as 
having  been  in  ,a  cartel  ship  that  had  violated 
rights  of  a  flag  and  so  adjudged  forfeited. 
Above  return  stated  as  inaccurate  but  best  ob 
tainable.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1781,  Oct.  27-29. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  361 

1781  Amerman,    D .      Near   Yorktown      Invoice    [sent    to 

OCT.  27  George  Washington,  Yorktown,]  of  clothing  re 

ceived  from  British.  A.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1781,  Oct.  27-29.  C.  C.  152,  10,  343 

1781  Durie,  Thomas.      Near  Yorktown.      Return   [to   George 

OCT.  27  Washington,  Yorktown]  of  British  troops  sur 

rendered.  Tabular  statement.  A.  D.  S.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Oct.  27-29.  C.  C.  152,  10,  331 

[1781]  Pickering,  Timothy  [jr.]     [Near  Yorktown.]     Return   [to 

[OCT.  27]  George    Washington,     Yorktown]     of    wagons, 

horses  and  quartermaster's  stores  taken  at  York 
and  Gloucester.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Oct.  27-29.  C.  C.  152,  10,  347 

1781  Amerman,  D .     Near  Yorktown.     Return  [to  George 

OCT.  28  Washington,  Yorktown]  of  British  clothing  sur 

rendered  Oct.  19.  Tabular  statement.  D.  S. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1781,  Oct.  27-29.  C.  C.  152, 10,  343 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Thanks  of   Congress  to 

OCT.  29  Washington,  Rochambeau  and  others  on  surren 

der  of  Yorktown.    D.  S.  of  Chas.  Thomson.    3  pp. 
p]nclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Oct.  31.  97,  192 
1781               Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Thanks   of  Congress  to 
OCT.  29                        Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene  and  others  on  occa 
sion  of  battle  of  Eutaw  Springs.     D.  S.  ot  Charles 


556  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1781,  Oct.  31.  97,  196 

1781  Frey,  [Charles,]  Baron  de.    [Before  Yorktown.]  To  George 

°CT-  29  Washington  [Before  Yorktown].    Application  for 

command  or  a  furlough.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Oct.  31.  C.  C.  152.  10,  379 

1781  Duportail,  [Louis   Le  Begue],      Before  Yorktown.      To 

OCT.  29  [George]  Washington  [Before  Yorktown].     Rec 

ommending  [Major  Jean  Baptiste]  Gouvion  and 
[Capt.  Bichet  de]  Rochefontaine.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1781,  Oct.  31.  C.  C.  152,  lo,  373 

1781  Greene,  Nathanael.    Hills  of  Santee  [South  Carolina].     To 

OCT.  30  [George]  Washington  [near  Yorktown].     Recom 

mending  Col.  [Otho  Holland]  Williams  for  pro 
motion.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Dec.  4. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  409 

1781  Washington,  George.     Near  York.     To  [the  President  of 

OCT.  31  Congress  Philadelphia].      Abilities  of  Duportail 

and  Knox.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
John  Laurens.  Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  9.  Re 
ferred  to  Varnum,  Montgomery  and  Lovell. 
Reported  Nov.  12.  A."  VI,  pt.  1,  329 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1891.    9,403. 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

OCT.  31  [George]  Washington  [Yorktown].      Thanks   of 

Congress  on  surrender  of  Yorktown.  L.  S.  of 
Thomas  McKean.  3  pp.  Answered  Nov.  15.* 

97,  198 

1781  Provaux,  Adrian.    Williamsburg  [Virginia].     To  [George] 

Nov.  l  Washington  [near  Yorktown].     Permission  to  go 

to  Cape  Francois.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Enclosed  in 

Washington,  1781,  Dec.  4.         C.  C.     152,  lo,  411 

1781  Washington,  George  [Near  Yorktown.]     To  the  President 

Nov.  2  of    Congress   [Philadelphia].     Baron    de    F rev's 

application  for  furlough.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  John  Laurens.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  21.  Referred  to  Board  of  War. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  333 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  557 

1781  Washington,  George.     [Near  Yorktown.]    To  the  Presi- 

Nov.  4  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Proposition  of 

Capt.  [Allen]  McLane  for  reentering  the  service. 
L.  S.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Read 
in  Congress,  Nov.  19.  Referred  to  Board  of 
War.  C.  C.  152,  10,  383 

Draft,  A.    VI,  pt.  I.  335  is  dated  Nov.  5. 

1781  Continental      Congress,      Secretary.      Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  5  [George]  Washington  [Yorktown].     Election  of 

John  Hanson,  President  of  Congress.  L.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Answered  Nov.  15. * 

97,  200 

1781  Washington,    George.      "Col.     Bassett's,     near     Ruff'ens 

Nov.  6  Ferry''  [Virginia].     To  the  President  of  Congress 

[Philadelphia].     Forwarding   of    troops.     Auto. 

draft  signed.     1  p.     Read  in  Congress,  Nov.  22. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  337 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Sword  to  [Lt.]  Col.  [David] 

Nov.  "  Humphreys.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Nov.  10.  97,  201 
1781              Heath,  W[illiam].    Continental  Village.     [NearPeekskill.] 
Nov.  8                         To    the   President   of    Congress   [Philadelphia]. 
Return  of  British  fleet  to  New  York;  Col.  [Mari- 
nus]  Willett's  expedition;  rumor  of  attempt  on 
the    Highlands.      Contemporary    copy.      2   pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Nov.  13.  97,  205 

1781  Board  of  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  9  [Eltham?  Virginia].     Continental  regiment  to  be 

quartered  in  Philadelphia;  clothing  supplies,  sick 
etc.     L.  S.  of  Richard  Peters.     2  pp.         97,  208 
1781  Continental      Congress,       President.       Philadelphia.      To 

*ov-  10  [George]  Washington  [Elthain,  Virginia].     Trans 

mitting  resolve;  state  of  affairs.     L.  S.  of  John 
Hanson.     2  pp.     Answered  Nov.  30.*         97,  203 
1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  13  [George]  Washington  [Fredericksburg, Virginia]. 

Transmitting  copy  of  letter.  L.  S.  of  John  Han 
son.  1  p.  Answered  Nov.  30.*  97,  206 

1781  Chittenden,  Thomas.     Arlington  [Vermont],     To  George 

^°v- 1-4  Washington    [Mt   Vernon].      Vermont's    policy 

and  actions;  rights  etc.      Transcript.      Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 

Feb.  11.  C.  C.     169,  9,  111 


558  LIBEARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Washington,  George.      Alt  Vernon    [Virginia].      To  [the 

Nov. 15  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Receipt 

of  resolutions  of  approbation.     Draft.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in 

Congress  Nov.  21.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  33(J 

1781  Washington,  George.     Mt  Vernon.     To  Thomas  McKean 

Nov. 15  [Philadelphia].      Proclamation  of  Congress;  his 

retirement  from  the  Presidency.     Draft.      1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  341 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1891.    9,409. 

1781  Washington,  George.      Mt  Vernon.      To  Charles  Thomson 

Nov.  15  [Philadelphia].      Receipt    of    announcement    of 

election  of  a  new  President  of  Congress.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  343 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.      Promotion  of  Duportail 

Nov.  16  and  other  French  officers.    D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington  1781,  Nov.  24.  97,  214 

1781  Board  of  War.    Proceedings.     Report  to  Congress  on  reten- 

Nov.  16  tion  of  General  officers  in  service.     Contempo 

rary  copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1781,  Dec.  3.  97,  231 

1781  Washington,    George.      Mt.    Vernon.     To   the   Board  of 

Nov.  19  War    [Philadelphia].      Furnishing    clothing    to 

troops;  supply  of  same.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt,  I.  345 

1781  Washington,  George.      Mt  Vernon.     To  R[obert]  Morris 

Nov.  19  [Philadelphia],     Goods  taken  at  Yorktown  for 

relief  of  officers;  sale  of  public  stores.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  3*47 

1781  Board  of  War.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Oneida  Nation  [New 

Nov.  19  York].     Friendship;  victory  at  Yorktown  etc. 

[Peters,  Richard.]     [Philadelphia.]     Report  to  Congress 
on  letter  of  Washington  [1781,  Nov.  4]  respecting 
Capt.  [Allen]  McLane.     [Incomplete.]     Drafts  in 
handwriting  of  Peters.     2  pp.    C.  C.     152, 10,  387 
1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Approving  Washington's 

Nov.  22  actions.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Nov.  24.  97,  212 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  559 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

Nov.  24  [George  Washington,  Baltimore].     Transmitting 

resolves.      L.    S.   of  John   Hanson.     1  p.     An 
swered  Nov.  30.*  97,  216 

[1781]  Washington,  George.     [Philadelphia.]     Reply  in  Congress 

[Nov.  28]  to  address  of  the  President.     Exertions  of  states, 

committee  of  conference  etc.  A.  D.  -2  pp.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  Thomson,  1781,  Nov.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  397 

[1781]  Continental      Congress,     President.       Philadelphia.       To 

[Nov.  28]  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Address  of 

Congress;  his  services;  stay  in  Philadelphia  etc. 
A.  D.  of  John  Hanson.  1  p.  97,  296 

1781  Continental     Congress,      Secretaiy.      [Philadelphia.]      To 

Nov.  28  George    Washington    [Philadelphia].     Audience 

with  Congress.  A.  L.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.  97,  298 

1781  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.       Resignation    of    Capt. 

Nov.  28  [Charles,  Baron]  de  Fry.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.    1  p.    Transmitted  to  Washington.      97,  218 

[1781]  Washington,   George.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President 

[Nov.  28]  [of   Congress,   Philadelphia].     Thanks  for  their 

favors  etc.     A.  D.     1  p.  97,  297 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference  on  Estab- 

Nov.  28  lishment  of  Army.     Philadelphia.     To  [George 

Washington,  Philadelphia].  Requesting  attend 
ance;  points  to  be  considered.  A.  L.  S.  of  Dan 
iel  Carroll.  1  p.  53,  227 

Committee:  Carroll,  Cornell,  Atlee,  Randolph,  and  Eveleigh. 

1781  Lytle,  Archibald].     Charleston.     To  Dr.  [James]  Fraser 

Nov.  29  [Charleston].     Parole.    A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  Secretary  of  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Nov. 

22.  98,  308 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  President  of 

Nov.  30  Congress,  Philadelphia].     His  accession  to  office 

of  President;  necessity  of  vigorous  exertions  to 

maintain  the  advantages  gained.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  349 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks),  Boston.    1835.    8,214. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Committee 

Nov.  30  of  Conference].     Extensive  nature  of  his  queries. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  351 

Committee:  Carroll,  Cornell,  Atlee,  Randolph,  and  Eveleigh. 


560  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Washington,  George.    [Philadelphia]     To  [Charles]  Thom- 

Nov.  30  son  [Philadelphia].     Enclosing  reply1  to  address  of 

Congress.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.         C.  C.     152,  10,  399 
1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Nov.  31  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia],     Transmit 

ting  resolves.     L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.     1  p. 

97,  220 

1781  Lytle,  Archibald.      Beaufort  [North  Carolina].      To  Lt. 

Nov.-  Col.    [Nesbitt]    Balfour   [Beaufort].      His   case; 

supplies  for  prisoners.  A.  L.  8.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Nov.  22.  98,  310 

[1781]  Continental  Congress,  Committee  [of  Conference].     Report. 

[Nov?]  Pay  and  depreciation  to  be  made  to  discharged 

and  retired  army  officers.  A.  D.  of  Nathan 
Jones.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 
Washington,  1781,  Dec.  3?  97,  230 

Cf.  Journals  of  Congress,  1781,  Dec.  31. 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Committee  of  Conference.     [Phila- 

DEC.  !  delphia].    To  [George  Washington,  Philadelphia]. 

Appointing  time  of  conference.      Recent  copy. 

1  p.  53,  258 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  3  Congress  [Philadelphia].     British  proposal  of  ex 

change  of  prisoners;  Cormvallis.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in 
Congress,  Dec.  3.  Referred  to  Carroll,  Cornell, 
Atlee,  Randolph  and  Eveleigh.  Reported  Dec. 
28.  "negatived  Jany.  2, 1782.''  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  353 
1781  Secretary  at  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Wash- 

DEC.  3  ington     [Philadelphia].       Transmitting    papers. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1.  p.          97,  226 

The  Board  of  War  was  discontinued  by  resolve  of  Congress,  Got.  30, 
1781  and  its  powers  and  duties  vested  in  a  Secretary  at  War.  Gen. 
Lincoln  accepted  the  appointment  Nov.  26  on  which  date  the  Board 
was  dissolved. 

1781  Irvine,  William.  Fort  Pitt.  To  the  President  of  Con- 

DEC-  3  gress  [Philadelphia].  Arrangement  of  troops 

at  Fort  Pitt;  failure  of  [Brig.]  Gen.  [George 
Rogers]  Clark's  expedition;  fortification  below 
Fort  Pitt;  leaves  of  absence.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Dec.  19.  97,  255 

1781  Washington,  George.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President 

DEC.  4  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Promotion  of  Col. 

[Otho  Holland]  Williams.     Draft.     1  p.    In  hand- 


Wi 


1781 
Nov.  :U 


.1781  Lytle 


1781; 
•'  \ 


1781  Irvine,  WilH; 

>it    1- 
Fort 


1781  W.  <l*M>ryi.'.     [PhilacleJphii 

DEC.  4  of  ('(.ii;vc.-   !  riiil»uU-!)iM;l 


JL* 


/ 


&^> 


On  /L 

nj+<rt^^      »&f-4>    'VMS 

2 
_-  <W-tt^7      '/$ 


'•^•L-^y' 

Tr 


-        . 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  561 

writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr  and  Tench 
Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  6.  Referred 
to  Secretary  at  War.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  355 

1781  Washington,  George.      Philadelphia.      To  [the  Secretary 

-DEC-  4  at  War,  Philadelphia].      Accoutrements  for  the 

dragoons.      Draft.      2  pp.      In  handwriting  of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  359 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  5  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Directing 

a  exchange  of  officers.     L.  S.  of  John  Hanson. 

1  p.  97,  233 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

DEC.  5  War,  Philadelphia].    [Brig.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Knox's 

recommendation.     Auto,  draft,  signed.     1  p. 

A.     VI,  pt.  1,  357 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  214. 

1781  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  5  ton  [Philadelphia].    Ordering  Yorktown  prisoners 

to  Lancaster  [Pennsylvania].     L.  S.  of  Benjamin 

Lincoln.     1  p.  97,  237 

1781  Lincoln,   B[enjamin].      Philadelphia.     To   George   Wash- 

-DEC-  5  ington   [Philadelphia].      Maj.    Gen.    Duportail's 

promotion  and  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Knox.     A. 

L.  S.     2  pp.  97,  235 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  Robert  Morris 

DEC.  8  [Philadelphia].     Bills  for  sale  of  goods  at  York- 

town.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  361 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Filling  state   quotas   of 

DEC.  10  army.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     En 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1781,  Dec.  14.  97,  239 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

-DEC-  14  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.  L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.  2  pp. 
Answered  Dec.  17.*  97,  241 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve     Warrants  for  pay  and  sub- 

DEC.  14  sistence  of  officers.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

Secretary  at  War.  Report  of  secretary  on  advance  of  pay 
to  officers.  Extract  in  handwriting  of  Joseph 
Carleton.  2  pp  in  all.  Transmitted  to  Washing 
ton.  97,  243 

28632—06 36 


562  LIBEAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

Die.  17  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Deficiencies   in   State 

quota's  of  troops.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  363 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC.  17  [George]   Washington    [Philadelphia].      Resolu 

tions  transmitted  to  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael] 
Greene;  returns.  L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.  1  p. 

97,  247 

1781  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  18  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Defense  of  Fort  Pitt; 

erection  of  fortifications  etc.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  -of  Joseph 
Carleton.  Endorsed  by  Charles  Thomson:  "Re 
ferred  to  the  Commander  in  chief  to  take  order" 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1781,  Dec.  19.  97,  251 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Mustering  of  recruits  for 

DEC.  18  the   army.      Contemporary  copy.      Enclosed  in 

President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1781,  Dec. 
20.  97,  245 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

DEC.  19  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia],     Transmit 

ting  papers.     L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.     1  p. 

97,  249 

1781  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing - 

DEC.  19  ton  [Philadelphia].     West  Point  provision  con 

tract;  transfer  of  powers  of  Secretary  at  War  to 
the  Commander  in  chief.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lin 
coln.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Carleton. 

97,  265 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Supplies  for  recruits  before 

DEC.  19  joining  the  army.      Contemporary  copy.      En-' 

closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 

1781,  Dec.  20.  97,  245 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Retention  of  General  offi- 

DEC.  19  cers  in  the  service.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1781,  Dec.  21.  97,  259 

1781  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

DEC.  20  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     Letter-book  copy.      C.  C.     16,  135 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  563 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Exchange  of  Gov.  Thomas 

DEC.  20  Burke.      A.  D.  S.  of   Charles   Thomson.      1  p. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  97,  261 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Inquiry  as  to  the  Board  of 

DEC.  20  Associated    Loyalists.       A.    D.    S.    of    Charles 

Thomson.      1  p.      Transmitted  to   Washington. 

97,  262 

1781  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  20  ton  [Philadelphia].     Requesting  opinion  on  letter 

to  be  submitted  to  Congress.  A.  L.  S.  of  Ben 
jamin  Lincoln.  1  p.  97,  274 

1781  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Philadelphia.    To  [the  Secretary 

DEC.  21  at  War,  Philadelphia].     Queries  respecting  the 

provision  contract  for  West  Point  and  its  depend 
encies.  Auto,  draft  signed.  2  pp. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  365 

1781  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

DEC-  21  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.     1  p. 

97,  257 

1781  Wales,  Ebenezer,  and   Caleb   Davis.      Boston.      To   Maj. 

DEC.  21  Gen.  William  Heath  [Highlands].     Clothing  for 

Massachusetts  troops.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1782,  Jan.  30.  C.  C.  152,  10,  441 

1781  Secretary   at   War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

DEC.  22  ington  [Philadelphia].     Answers  to  queries  re 

garding  contract  for  supplies  at  West  Point. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Joseph  Carleton.  97,  264 

1781  Skinner,   Abraham.     Philadelphia.     To    [George]  Wash- 

DEC.  23  ington  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  Lord  Corn- 

wallis.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  William  Stephens  Smith.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
Dec.  24.  C.  C.  152,  10,  421 

1781  Skinner,   Abraham.     Philadelphia.     To   [George]    Wash- 

DEC.  23  ington  [Philadelphia],     Exchange  of  naval  pris 

oners.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1781,  Dec.  27. 

C.  C.     169,  8,  272 


564  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  24  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  prisoners. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  2-i.  Referred  to  Com 
mittee  appointed  to  confer  with  Commander  in 
chief.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  367 

Committee:  Carroll,  Cornell,  Atlee,  Randolph  and  Eveleigh. 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Committee 

DEC-  24  of     Conference,     Philadelphia].     Complaint     of 

New  Jersey  as  to  prisoners.     Draft.     1  p.     In 

handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.     Addressed  to 

Daniel  Carroll  [as  chairman].     A.     VI,  pt.  I,  369 

Committee:  Carroll,  Cornell,  Atlee,  Randolph  and  Eveleigh. 

1781  Skinner,  Abraham.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Wash- 

DEC.  24  ington  [Philadelphia].  Exchange  of  naval  pris 

oners;  difficulties  etc.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1781, 
Dec,  27.  C.  C.  169,  8,  272 

1781  Secretary  at  War.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Wash- 

Due.  26  ington  [Philadelphia].  [Lt.  ?]  Col.  [John  ?]  Con 

nolly's  breach  of  parole.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.  1  p.  97,  273 

1781  Washington,  George.  Philadelphia.  To  the  President  of 

DEC.  27  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Exchange  of  prisoners; 

complaints  regarding  marine  prisoners.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read 
in  Congress,  Dec.  28.  Referred  to  Clymer,  Cor 
nell  and  Law.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  371 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y     1S91.    9,  421. 

1781  Lytle,  Archibald.     Charleston.     To  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael] 

DEC.  27  Greene  [High  Hills  of  the  Santee].     Narration  of 

treatment  received  from  British  while  prisoner. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War 

to  Washington,  1782,  Nov.  22.  98,  299 

1781  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    Philadelphia.     To  [the  Secretary 

DEC.  28  at   War,    Philadelphia].     Comment    on    plan    of 

inspection  of  army.     Auto,  draft  signed.     4  pp. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  375 

1781  Secretary  at   War.     [Philadelphia.]    To   [George]  Wash- 

DEC.  28  ington   [Philadelphia].     Transmitting    standards 

presented  by  Congress.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.  2  pp.  97,  275 

1781  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To   [the  Secretary 

DEC.  29  at  War.  Philadelphia].     Pay  of  the  army;  pris 

oners.     Auto,  draft.     2  pp.      A.     VI,  pt.  I,  379 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  565 

1781  Washington,    George.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Secretary 

DEC.  30  ;it   War,  Philadelphia].     Trophies  presented  by 

Congress.      Draft.       1    p.     In    handwriting    of 

Tench  Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  I,  381 

1781  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Pay  and  depreciation  of 

DEC.  31  officers,  below   brigadiers,   retained    in   service; 

retirements;    State    settlement    of    depreciation. 

Contemporary    copy.      2    pp.      Transmitted    to 

Washington.  97,  294 

1781  Lytle,  Archibald.     [Charleston.]     To  Lewis  H.  De  Rossett 

DEC.  -  [Charleston].     Complaint  of  treatment  received. 

A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 

Washington,  1782,  Nov.  22.  98,  307 

1781  Duane,  James.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington, 
[DEC.  ?]  Philadelphia].      Objection  of    Congress   to   plan 

of  Inspector  General's  department;  miscellany. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  53,  240 

1782  Washington,    George.     Philadelphia.     To   Thomas    Chit- 
.IAN.  1  tendon  [Arlington,  Vermont].     Vermont's    claim 

to  territory;  effect  of  her  negotiations  with  the 
British.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  c*  Congress,  1783,  Feb.  1.1. 

C.  C.     169,  9,  123 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1S91.    9,  424. 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

JAN-  2  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Sailing  of  detachment 

of  the  enemy  for  Charlestown.     Draft.     1  p.    In 

handwriting  of  William  Stephens  Smith.     Read 

in  Congress,  Jan.  2.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  1 

1782  Continental     Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.       To 

[George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].  Referring 
case  of  [Ensign]  William  Connor  to  Washington. 
Letter-book  copy.  C.  C.  16,  136 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Secretary  at 

JAN.  8  War   [Philadelphia].      Referring  letter  to  him. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  3 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia].    To  [George]  Washing- 

JAN~-  8  ton  [Philadelphia].    Transmitting  resolve  respect 

ing  officers'  servants.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Carleton.  97,326 


566  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Secretary  at 

JAN-  1°  War  [Philadelphia].     Officers'  servants  and  other 

minor   matters.      Draft.     1  p.     In   handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  5 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JAX-  10  ton  [Philadelphia].     Money  for  British  prisoners; 

officers    of    Hospital   Department ;    retirements. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     3  pp.         97,  299 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

JAN.  n  ton  [Philadelphia].     Request  for  names  of  offi 

cers  below  brigadiers  who  should  be  retained. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  97,  301 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

JAN.  14  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Interception    of  mail 

by  the  enemy.     Draft.  .  1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

David  Humphreys.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  7 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Repeal  of  resolve  of  May 

JAN.  18  25,  1781.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.         97,  303 

1782  [Heath,  William.]     [Highlands.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JAN.  19  ton  [Philadelphia].     Massachusetts  Legislature's 

order  respecting  clothing.  [Extract  of  letter.] 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  Jan.  30.  C.  C.  152,  10,  439 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.      To  [the  Secretary 

JAN.  20  at  War,  Philadelphia].     Measures  for  tilling  up 

and  supporting  the  army ;  clothing  for  troops 
and  officers;  provisions  for  field  operations; 
deserters.  Draft.  7  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  I,  9 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JAN.  21  ton    [Philadelphia].      Relief    of    detachment    at 

Wyoming;  drums  and  fifes.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.     2pp.     In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Carle- 
ton.  97,  304 
1782              Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 
JAN.  23                        Congress  [Philadelphia].      Forwarding  proceed 
ings  of  court  martial  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Robert]  Howe. 
Draft.      1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 
Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  24.         A.     VI,  pt.  II,  17 
1782              Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]Washing- 
JAN.  23                         ton   [Philadelphia].     Officer  to  incite  New  Eng 
land  States  to  raise   troops;    clothing;   contract 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  567 

system;  salt  provisions;  forage;  transportation; 
tents  etc.;  deserters;  supplies  for  coming  cam 
paign.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  11  pp. 

97,  306 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Washing- 

JAX.  23  ton    [Philadelphia].      Capt.    [Thomas]   Hutchins 

employment  by  Pennsylvania.     L.  S.     2  pp. 

54,  117 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Approval  of  court  martial 

JAN-  24  acquittal  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Robert]  Howe.     Contem 

porary  copy.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

97,  312 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [Robert]  Morris 

JAN.  25  [Philadelphia].      Officers   to  go   to  the   Eastern 

States  to  urge  filling  up  of  the  battalions.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  19 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  230. 

1782  Sproat,  David.     New  York.     To  Abraham  Skinner  [Phila- 

JAN-  25  delphia].     Exchange  of  naval  for  army  prisoners. 

Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Tench    Tilghman.      Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Feb.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  457 

1782  Morris,  Robert  [Philadelphia.]     To  [George  Washington, 

JAN-  26  Philadelphia].      Plan    for  providing  clothing  for 

officers.     L.  S.     2  pp.     Answered  Feb.  2.* 

54,  137 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]   Washing- 

JAN-  26  ton  [Philadelphia].     Ideas  for  officers  recruiting 

in  the  New  England  States;  recruiting  expense 
and  states'  quotas  of  mone}^;  food,  clothing, 
equipment  etc.  of  army ;  early  and  vigorous  cam 
paign  etc.  L.  S.  5  pp.  54,  139 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Philadelphia.]     To  Robert  Morris 

JAN-  29  [Philadelphia].     Value  of  Capt.  [Thomas]  Hutch- 

ins's  services  in  the  south.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  21 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

JAN-  30  Congress.     Clothing    of    Massachusetts    troops. 

L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 
Read  in  Congress  Feb.  1.  Referred  to  Corner, 
Osgood  and  Madison.  Reported  and  acted  on 
Feb.  11.  C.  C.  152,  10,  435 

Draft,  A,  VI,  pt.  II,  23,  is  dated  Jan.  28. 


568  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  Robert  Morris 

JAN.  31  [Philadelphia].      Maj.     [William]     McPherson's 

claim  to  depreciated  pay.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.       A.     VI,  pt.  II,  25 
1782  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

FEB-  1  [George]  Washington  [Philadelphia].  Maj. [John.] 

Porter.     L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.     2  pp.      97,  313 
1782  Wayne,  Anthony.     Ebenezer  [Georgia].     Speech  to  Creek 

FEH.  1  and  Choctaw chiefs.    Friendship;  the  British,  etc. 

A.  D.  S.  7  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wayne  to  Wash 
ington,  1783,  Nov.  1.  C.  C."  152,  11,  5G7 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [Robert]  Morris 

FEB.  2  [Philadelphia].     Clothing  for  officers.     Draft.     1 

p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II.  27 

1782  Skinner,  Abraham  and  Joshua  Loring.    New  York.     Agree- 

FEB.  9  ment  to  exchange  of  certain  officers  for  Lt.  Gen. 

[John]  Burgoyne. 

Same.  Agreement  for  exchange  of  Brig.  Genls.  [Lachlan] 
Mclntosh  and  Charles  O'Hara  and  Lt.  Cols. 
Archibald  Lyttle  and  [Robert]  Abercromby. 
Contemporary  copies.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1782,  Feb.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  451 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Purchase  of  clothing  from 

FEB.  11  Massachusetts.       Contemporar}T    copy.      Trans 

mitted  to  Washington.  97,  315 

1782  Clinton,  H[enry].     New  York.     To  [George]  Washington 

FEB.  11  [Philadelphia].      Exchange    of    Cornwallis     for 

[Henry]  Laurens.  Contemporary  cop}T.  In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Feb. 
18.  C.  C.  152,  10,  J47 

1782  Cornell,  E[zekiel],     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  12  ton  [Philadelphia].     Resolves,  on  promotion  and 

half-pay  to  general  officerships,  to  be  proposed 
for  consideration  in  Congress.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Answered  Feb.  13.  54,  233 

1782  Loring,  Joshua.    New  York.     To  [Abraham]  Skinner  [New 

FEB.  12  York].     Reservation  of  American  officers  against 

Lord  Cornwallis  in  exchange  account.  Memo 
randum  of  Skinner  respecting  same.  Contempo- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  569 

rary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 
Enclosed  in  Washing-ton  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  Feb.  18.  C.  C.  152,  10,  451 

1782  Washington,    George.     Philadelphia.      To    [Brig.]    Gen. 

FEB.  13  [Ezekiel]  Cornell  [Philadelphia].     Plan  for  pro 

motion  of  general  officers.  Draft.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  29 

1782  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Supplies    for   Southern 

FEB.  13  army;  men  and  beef  from  Virginia  for  Maj.  Gen. 

Nathanael  Greene.  Contemporary  copy.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  97,  315 

1782  Secretary    at    War.     Boston.     To    [George]    Washington 

FEB.  14  [Philadelphia].     New  Hampshire  troops;    stores 

for  the  campaign.     L.   S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 

5  pp.     In    handwriting    of    William     Jackson. 

97,  317 

1782  [South    Carolina,]    House     of    Representatives,    Resolve. 

FEB.  14  Flags  from  British  for  return  of  inhabitants  to 

the   State.     Concurred   in   by  Senate,  Feb.    19. 

Contemporary    cop}^.       1     p.      Transmitted    to 

Washington.  98,  5 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia,     To  the  President  of 

FEB.  18  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Exchange    of    Corn- 

wallis  for  [Hemy]  Laurens;  marine  prisoners. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  Read  in  Congress,  Feb.  20.  Referred  to 
Boudinot,  Cornell  and  Bee. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  33 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  443. 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Exchange  and  treatment 

FEB.  18  of  prisoners  of  war;  settlement  of  accounts;  ex 

change  of  [Charles,]  Earl  Cornwallis.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

97,  321 

Resolve  respecting  Cornwallis  is  marked  secret. 

1782  Skinner,  Abraham.     Philadelphia.     To  George  Washing- 

FEB.  18  ton    [Philadelphia].      Exchange    of    Cornwallis. 

Contemporary  copy.     1    p.     In   handwriting  of 

Benjamin  Walker.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Feb.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  10, 


570  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Skinner,  Abraham.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Wash- 

FEB.  18  ington  [Philadelphia].  Exchange  of  military  for 

naval  prisoners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Corigress,  1782, 
Feb.  18.  C.  C.  152,  10,  455 

1782  Washington,  George.  Philadelphia.  To  [the  President  of 

FEB-  20  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Public  and  secret  re 

solves  of  Congress  respecting  exchange  of  pris 
oners;  Cornwallis's  case.  Draft.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Feb.  21.  Referred  to  Boudinot,  Cornell 
and  Bee.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  37 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  449. 

1782  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Exchange   of    [Charles,] 

FEB.  23  Earl  Cornwallis  and  Henry  Laurens.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  97,  323 
1782              Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 
FEB.  25                        Congress    [Philadelphia].      Sailing   of    enemy's 
transports   for   Charleston.      Draft.     1    p.      In 
handwriting    of    David    Humphreys.      Read   in 
Congress,  Feb.  25.                       A.     VI,  pt.  II,  41 
1782              Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [Robert]  Morris 
FEB.  28                        [Philadelphia].      Accoutrement   of    Capt.    [Bar 
tholomew]    von    Heer's  dragoons.     Draft.     1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  43 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Asst.  Secre- 

MAR.  2  tary  at  War  [Philadelphia].     Petition  of  Ezekiel 

Addams[ ?].     Draft.     1    p.     In    handwriting    of 

David  Humphreys.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  45 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [Robert]  Morris 

MAR.  4  [Philadelphia].       Baron     Steubeirs     claim     for 

arrearages  of  pay.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  45 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAR-  7  War  [Philadelphia].     Regulations  for  the  Adju 

tant  General's  Department.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II.  47 

1782  Washington,    George.      Philadelphia.     To  [Thomas]    Bee 

MAR.  8  [Philadelphia].     Opinion  as  to  certain  resolves  of 

Congress;  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Henry]  Knox's  ability. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     3  pp.         A.     VI,  pt.  II,  49 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  571 

1782  Washington,    George.      Philadelphia.      To     Brig.     Gen. 

MAR.  11  Henry  Knox  and  Gouverneur  Morris  [Philadel 

phia].  Instructions  for  negotiating  an  exchange 
of  prisoners.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Apr.  30. 
See:  Knox  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782, 
Mar.  31-Apr.  19.  C.  C.  169,  8,  382 

1782  Washington,   George.     Commission  to  Henry  Knox  and 

MAR.  11  Gouverneur  Morris.     See:  Knox  and  Morris  to 

Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  12  ington  [Philadelphia].      Peace  negotiations;  pre 

liminary  articles  agreed  to;  French  negotiations; 
withdrawal  of  British  troops.  L.  S.  3  pp. 

62,  66 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  R[obert]  Morris 

MAR.  15  [Philadelphia].      Baron  Steuben's  case.      Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  53 
1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Sir  Henry  Clinton.     See:  Knox  and 

MAR.  16  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Apr.  22. 

1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Courtlandt  Skinner.     See:  Knox  and 

MAR.  16  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Apr.  22. 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     Philadelphia.     To  the  President 

MAR.  18  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Preparation  for  de 

parture  to  the  army.  Auto,  draft.  1  p.  Read 
in  Congress,  Mar.  18.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  55 

1782  Clinton,  Sir  Henry,  to  Knox  and  Morris.     See:  Knox  and 

MAR.  IS  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Apr.  22. 

1782  Digby,  Robert.     Commission  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott. 

MAR.  is  See:  Knox  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar. 

31-Apr.  19. 

[1782]  Continental     Congress,      President.      [Philadelphia.]     To 

[MAR.  19]  [George  Washington,  Philadelphia].     Speech  of 

the  President  on  Washington's  audience  of  leave- 
taking.  A.  D.  of  John  Hanson.  1  p. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  59 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Repealing  portion  of  re- 

MAR.  19  solve  of  Sep.  30,  1780;  pay  and  rations  of  regi 

mental  surgeons  and  mates.  Contemporaiy  copy, 
attested  by  Joseph  Carleton.  1  p.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  Published  in  General  Orders, 
Apr.  4.  97,  329 


572  LIBRAE Y    OF    CONGRESS 

[1782]  [Washington,  George.]     [Philadelphia.]     To  [the  President 

[MAR.  20]  of   Congress,    Philadelphia].     Reply    to    speech. 

Auto,  draft.     1  p.  A.     VI.  pt.  II,  57 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  [Robert]  Morris 

MAR.  20  [Philadelphia].      Negotiation     of     bills.      Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt,  II,  til 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  20  [Philadelphia].     Method  of  supplying  money  to 

support  the  Commander-in-chief's  table.  L.  S. 
1  p.  Answered  Mar.  20.*  55,  62 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAR.  21  War  [Philadelphia].     Calculation  of  general  offi 

cers  required  for  the  coming  campaign.  Draft. 
5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  (53 
1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Sir  Henry  Clinton.     See:    Knox  and 

MAR.  21  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Apr.  22. 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Brig.  Gen.  [Henry]  Knox 

MAR.  22  to  be  Major  General.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1  p.     Transmitted  to  AVashington.  97,  330 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Repealing  portion  resolve 

MAR.  22  of  Jan.  12, 1780,  respecting  de  Gal  van.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.      1  p.      Transmitted  to  Con 
gress.  97,  328 
1782              Clinton,    Sir    Henry.      Commission    to    Dalrymple    and 
MAR.  25                       Elliott.     See:  Knox  and  Morris  to  Washington, 

1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Pioneer  corps  for  South- 

MAR.  26  ern  Army.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

97,  331 

1782  Secretary  at  War.      [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  26  ington  [Morristown,  New  Jersey].    Officers'  serv 

ants.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  William  Jackson.  Answered 
Apr.  1.*  97,  332 

1782  Washington,    George.      Morristown    [New   Jersey].      To 

MAR.  28  Robert  Morris  [Philadelphia].     Supplies  b}T  con 

tract  for  the  Jersey  troops.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  69 

1782  [Lafayette,   Marquis  de.]     [Versailles?]     To  [Robert  R. 

MAR.  30  Livingston,   Philadelphia].      Attitude  of  Spain; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  573 

advances  of  Britain  toward  peace;  loans;  neces 
sity  of  exertion  on  part  of  America.  [Extract  of 
letter.]  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed 
in  Livingston  to  Washington,  1782,  May  27. 

56,  353 

1782  Knox,  Henry,  and  Gouverneur  Morris.    Baskingridge  [New 

MAR.  31-  Jersey].     To   [George   Washington,  Newburgh, 

New  York].  Report  of  proceedings  of  Commis 
sioners  to  negotiate  exchange  of  prisoners.  Min 
utes  of  proceedings.  Papers  submitted: 

Mar.  11.  Washington.  Commission  to  Knox 
and  Morris. 

Mar.  18.  Digby,  Robert.  Commission  to  Dai 
ry  m  pie  and  Elliott. 

Mar.  25.  Clinton,  Sir  Henry.  Commission  to 
Maj.  Gen.  William  Dairy mple  and  Andrew 
Elliott. 

Apr.  2.  Knox  and  Morris.  Tariff  of  exchange 
proposed. 

Apr.  2.  Knox  and  Morris.     Ration  proposed. 

Apr.  3.  Dairy  mple  and  Elliott.  Counterprop- 
ositions. 

Apr.  3.  Knox  and  Morris.  Liquidation  of 
prisoners  accounts. 

Apr.  4:.  Knox  and  Morris.  Classification  of 
prisoners. 

Apr.  5.  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.  Liquidation 
of  accounts.  . 

Apr.  5.  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.  Extent  of  ex 
change. 

Apr.  6.  Knox  and  Morris.  Exchange  of  citi 
zens. 

Apr.  6.  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.  Extent  of  ex 
change;  ransom. 

Apr.  7.  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.  Marine  pris 
oners. 

Apr.  8.  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.  Reduction  of 
propositions  to  writing. 

Apr.  8.  Knox  and  Morris.  Refusal  of  propo 
sitions;  failure  of  negotiations;  liquidation  of 
accounts. 

Apr.  13.  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.  Counterprop- 
ositions  as  to  liquidation  of  accounts;  rations; 
extent  of  exchange  etc. 


574  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

Apr.  16.  Dalrymple   and   Elliott.     Provisions 
for  prisoners. 

Apr.  16.  Knox  and  Morris.     Maintenance  of 
prisoners. 

Apr.  16.  Dahymple   and  Elliott.     Supplying 
provisions  to  prisoners. 

Apr.  17.  Knox  and  Morris.     Estimated  cost  of 
ration;  payment  of  balances  etc. 

Apr.  19.  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.     Refusal  of 
propositions;  end  of  negotiations. 

Apr.   19.    Knox   and   Morris.      Statement   of 
position;  end  of  negotiations. 

Transcript.     Enclosed  in  Washington   to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1782,  Apr.  30. 

C.  C.     169,  8,  320 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh  [New   York].     To  [the 

APR-  1  Secretary  at  War,  Philadelphia].     Question   of 

servants  for  line  and  staff  officers;  pay  for  men 
on  duty  as  artificers.     Draft,     4  pp.     In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.     A.     VI,  pt.  II,  71 
1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.     See:  Knox 

APR-  2  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Referring  resolve  of  South 

APR-  3  Carolina  House  of  Representatives  of  Eeb.  14, 

1782  to  the  Commander  in  chief.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 
Endorsed:  "Sir  Guy  Carleton  written  to  21st 
May."  98,  6 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

APR-  3  [Newburgh].      Extra   expense   of   magazines   of 

provisions  requested  by  [Maj.]  Gen.  [William] 
Heath.  L.  S.  1  p.  55,  124 

1782  Dalrymple  and  Elliott  to  Knox  and  Morris.     See:  Knox 

APR-  3  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.     See:  Knox 

APR-  3  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.     See:  Knox 

ApR-  4  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Dalrymple  and  Elliott  to  Knox  and  Morris.     See:  Knox 

APR.  5  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.     See:  Knox 

APE.  6  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  575 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     Articles  of  Agreement 

APR.  6  with    Tench    Frances,    Comfort    Sands   &   Co., 

Thomas  Lowry,  Oliver  Phelps,  Timoth}T Edwards, 
and  Walter  Livingston  to  supply  the  moving  army 
with  provisions.  Contemporaiy  copy.  6  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Washington,  1T82,  Apr.  15. 

55,  152 

1782  Dalrymple  and  Elliott  to  Knox  and  Morris.     See:  Knox 

APR.  7  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Duane,  James.     Manor  Livingston  [New  York].     To  Gen. 

APR.  7  [George]  Washington  [West  Point].     Efforts  for 

next  campaign;  Superintendent  of  Finance's  de 
mands  of  New  York;  British  at  Charleston. 
A.  L.  S.  1  p.  55,  235 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     For  better  regulating  the 

APR.  8  pay  of  the  Army;  accounts,  warrants,  paymasters. 

Contemporary  copy,  attested  by  William  Jack 
son.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 
Washington,  1782,  Apr.  10.  97,  334 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

APR.  8  ton    [West    Point],     Contractors   for   supplying 

army.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  William  Jackson.  97,  335 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

APR.  8  ton  [West  Point].     Troops  for  the  south;  horses 

for  Armand's  corps.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 
3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  William  Jackson.     An 
swered  Apr.  12.*  98,  1 
1782              Dalrymple  and  Elliott  to  Knox  and  Morris.     See:  Knox 
APR.  8                         and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  1 9. 
1782              Knox  and  Morris  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.     See:    Knox 
APR.  8                         and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 
1782              Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  W  ashing- 
APR.  9                         ton  [West  Point].     Pay  of  servants;  clothing  for 
Maryland  troops;  horses  for  Sheldon's  dragoons. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  William  Jackson.     Answered  in  part,  Apr. 
17,*  in  full,  Apr.  23.*  98,  3 
1782              Washington,  George.     New  burgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 
APR.  10                      War  [Philadelphia].     Clothing,  hats  and  shoes. 
Draft.     4:  pp.     In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 
phreys.                                           A.     VI,  pt.  II,  75 


576  LIBRAKY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]   Wash- 

APR.  10  ington  [West  Point].      Transmitting-  resolve  of 

Congress.     L.    S.    of   Benjamin   Lincoln.     1    p. 

Answered  Apr.  23.*  98,  9 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

APR.  12  War   [Philadelphia].      Nature   of   future  opera 

tions;  Armand's  corps  and  war  in  the  South. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  79 

[1782]  Huddy,  Joshua.     Death  of.     Placard  pinned  to  Huddy's 

[APR.  12]  body   by   Loyalists.     Contemporary   copy.      In 

handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.    Enclosed 

in   Washington   to   the   President  of   Congress, 

1782,  Apr.  20.  C.  C.     152,  10,  507 

1782  Logan,  John   and   James   Thompson.      Philadelphia.      To 

APR.  12  Slough  &  Co.     [New  Jersey.]     Conflict  of  con 

tracts  for  moving  army  and  stationary  posts  in 
New  Jersey;  deficiency  in  supplies;  lack  of 
money;  compliance  with  terms  of  contract  etc. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Morris 
to  Washington,  1782,  Apr.  22.  56,  37 

1782  Dalrymple  and  Elliott  to  Knox  and  Morris.     See:  Knox 

APR.  13  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Logan,  John.     Philadelphia.     To   Robert   Morris   [Phila- 

APR.  13  delphia].      Explanatory   of   letter   to   the   Com 

mander  in  chief  reflecting  upon  Morris's  exertions. 
Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Morris 
to  Washington,  1782,  Apr.  22.  56,  35 

1782  Monmouth  County,  [New  Jersey].  Inhabitants.  To  [George] 

APR.  14  Washington  [Newburgh].     Account  of  murder  of 

Capt.  Joshua  Huddy;  death  of  Philip  White; 
retaliation.  Contemporary  copy.  7  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
Apr.  20.  C.  C.  152,  10,  483 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  Arthur  Lee  [Phila 

APR.  15  delphia].      European  intelligence.     Auto,   draft 

signed.    1  p.  P.  II,  483 

1782  Morris,  Robert.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  15  [Newburgh].      Contract  to   supply   the   moving 

army;   settlement  of  disputes;  economy.     L.  S. 

2  pp.     Answered  Apr.  23.*  55,  297 


CORKESPONDENCE    OF    GEOEGE    WASHINGTON  577 

1782  North,  John.     Monmouth  County  [New  Jersey].     Deposi- 

APK.  15  tion  respecting  death  of  Philip  White.     Contem 

porary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Apr.  20. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  493 

1782  Randolph,  Daniel.    Monmouth  County,  New  Jersey.    Dep- 

APR.  15  osition  respecting  capture  arid  hanging  of  Capt. 

Joshua  Huddy.  8  pp.  Contemporary  copy. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  Apr.  20.  C.  C.  152,  10,  485 

1782  Russel,  John.     Monmouth  County  [New  Jersey].     Depo- 

APR.  15  sition  respecting  death  of  Philip  White. 

Borden,  William.    Monmouth  County.    Deposition  respect 
ing  death  of  Philip  White. 

Contemporary  copies.  2  pp.  Partly  in  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
Apr.  20.  C.  C.  152,  10,  501 

1782  White,  Aaron.     Monmouth  County  [New  Jersey].     Dep- 

APR.  15  osition  respecting  death  of  Philip  White.     Con 

temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1782,  Apr.  20. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  497 

1782  Washington,    George.      Newburgh.     To    Robert    Morris 

APR.  16  [Philadelphia].     [William?]   Duer's   ability;   Lt. 

Col.  [Richard]  Varick's  needs.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  81 

1782  Dalrymple  and  Elliott  to  Knox  and  Morris.     See:  Knox 

APR.  16  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31- Apr.  19. 

1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.    See:  Knox  and 

APR.  16  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

APR.  16  ington,  Newburgh].     Reception  of  Cornwallis  in 

England;  continuation  of  war;  changes  in  British 

cabinet;    [Vice-Adm'l  George  Brydges]  Rodney 

in  the  West  Indies.     A.  L.  S.  2  pp.     Answered 

Apr.  23.*  55,  312 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

APR.  17  War  [Philadelphia].     Equipment  of  Col.  [Elisha] 

Sheldon's  corps.    Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  S3 

28632—00 37 


578  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Dairy mple  and  Elliott.     See:  Knox 

APR.  17  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Borden,    William.     [Monmouth    County,    New    Jersey.] 

ApR-  19  Deposition  respecting  death  of  Philip  White. 

Walton,  John.     Certificate  respecting  Borden. 

Forman,  David.  Deposition  respecting  appearance  of 
corpse  of  Philip  White.  Contemporary  copies. 
In  handwriting  of  John  Fitzgerald.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
Apr.  20.  C.  C.  152,  10,  507 

1782  Dalrymple  and  Elliott  to  Knox  and  Morris.     See:  Knox  and 

APR.  19  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Knox  and  Morris  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott.     See:  Knox 

APR.  19  and  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Mar.  31-Apr.  19. 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

APR.  20  Congress     [Philadelphia].        Murder     of     Capt. 

[Joshua]  Huddy;  retaliation  necessary.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Turnbull,  jr. 
Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  29.  Referred  to  Boudi- 
not,  Scott  and  Bee.  Reported  Apr.  29  and  acted 
on  same  day.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  85 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To   [George]   Wash- 

APR.  20  ington  [NewburghJ.     Purchase  of  clothing;  ob 

jects  of  the  campaign.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lin 
coln.  1  p.  Answered  Apr.  27.*  98,  7 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     Newburgh.     To  Sir  Henry  Clin- 

APR.  21  ton  [New  York].     Demanding  murderers  of  Capt. 

[Joshua]  Huddy.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
May  10.  C.  C.  152,  10,  513 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  478. 

1782  Knox,  Henry  and  Gouverneur  Morris.    Baskingridge  [New 

APR.  21  Jersey].     To  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh]. 

Report  of  negotiations;  Board  of  Directors  of 
Associated  Loyalists;  feeling  of  loyalists  against 
the  British;  liquidation  of  prisoners  accounts; 
Convention  troops,  marine  prisoners  etc.  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1782,  Apr.  30.  C.  C.  169,  8,  389 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.      To  the  Secretary  at 

APR.  22  \\Tar  [Philadelphia].      Transmitting  list  of  staff 


COKRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE   WASHINGTON  579 

officers  who  were  not  allowed  servants.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting-  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.  VI,  pt.  II,  87 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Establishment  of  ration 

APR.  22  allowance   of  the  various  officers  of  the  army. 

D.  S.  of  George  Bond.  3  pp.  Transmitted  to 
Washington.  98,  15 

1782  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry].     New  York.     To  [George]  Wash- 

APR.  22  ington  [Newburgh].      Recent  exchange  negotia 

tions;  arguments  etc.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress.  1782, 
Apr.  30.  C.  C.  169,  8,  396 

1782  Knox,  Henry  and  Gouverneur  Morris.     Baskingridge  [New 

APR.  22  Jersey].     To  George  Washington   [Newburgh]. 

Report  of  proceedings  in  negotiating  an  exchange 
of  prisoners.  Papers  submitted: 

Mar.  16.  Knox  and  Morris  to  Sir  Henry  Clin 
ton.     Meeting  of  Commissioners. 

Mar.    16.     Knox   and   Morris    to   Brig.    Gen. 
[Courtlandt]  Skinner.     Forwarding  of  letters. 

Mar.  18.  Clinton  to  Knox  and  Morris.     Meet 
ing  of  commissioners. 

Mar.  21.  Knox  and  Morris  to  Clinton.     Meet 
ing  at  Elizabethtown. 

Transcript.     Enclosed   in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1782,  Apr.  30. 

C.  C.     169,  8,  365 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

APR.  22  [Newburgh].     Trouble  with  contractors  for  sup 

plying  the  arm}';  contracts  for  fixed  posts  and 
the  moving  army.  L.  S.  4  pp.  56,  33 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretaiy  at 

APR.  23  War   [Philadelphia].       Settlement   of   accounts. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 
Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  91 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     Newburgh.     To  R[obert]  R.  Liv- 

APR.  23  ingston    [Philadelphia].      Lafa}Tette's    letter    on 

Britain's  intentions  as  to  prosecution  of  war;  nec 
essary  policy.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  David  Humphreys.  P.  II,  507 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert  Morris, 

APR-  23  Philadelphia].      Intendant   to  settle   contractors 

disputes.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  93 


580  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Clinton,  George.     Poughkeepsie.     To  [George]  Washing- 

APR.  23  ton   [Newburgh].       Subsistence   for   the   levies; 

measures  adopted.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  Lincoln,  1782,  Apr.  24. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  521 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Discharge  and  pension  of 

APR.  23  disabled  soldiers.     Contemporary  copy,  attested 

by    John    M.    Lovell.      2   pp.      Transmitted    to 

Washington.  98,  11 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Retirement  of  lieutenants; 

APR.  23  their  employment  in  Staff  Department.     D.  S. 

of  George  Bond.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War 

to  Washington,  1782,  July  16.    'Published  in  Genl. 

Orders,  July  30.  98,  98 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

APR.  24  War,  Philadelphia].     Col.  [Goose]  Van  Schaick's 

leave  of  absence.     Draft.     1  p.      In  handwriting 

of  Benjamin  Walker.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  95 

The  Secretary  reported  on  this  matter  by  letter  to  Congress  Apr.  29, 
which  letter  was  referred  to  Cornell,  Clark  and  Montgomery,  same 
date. 

1782  Washington,   George  [Newburgh.]     To  the   Secretary  at 

APR.  24  v\'!U.    [Philadelphia].     Gov.    [George]    Clinton's 

letter   respecting   feeding  of  New  York  troops. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 

bull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  97 

1782  Washington,    George.     Newburgh.     To    Gov.     [George] 

APR.  24  Clinton    [Poughkeepsie].       Subsistence    of    the 

levies.  Contemporary  copy.  2pp.  P^nclosed  in 
Washington  to  Lincoln,  1782,  Apr.  2-1. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  523 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  Maj.   Gen.    [Bcn- 

APR.  24  jamin]  Lincoln  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  let 

ter  of  Gov.  George  Clinton  respecting  subsist- 
once  of  levies.  L.  S.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  C.  C.  152,  10,  517 

1782  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry],     New  York.     To  [George]  Wash- 

APR.  25  ington      [Newburgh  J.       Retaliation    and    Capt. 

[Joshua]  Iluddy's  case.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1782,  May  10.  C.  C.  152,  10,  537 


WRITING  OF   BENJAMIN   WALKER. 


LiiJK.M:  i     "!         <•;>  .   HKSS 

Chnton,  Geonj*'.  uhkoepsio.     To  |G<>oro-e.]  W.-i<hin:. 

tui.    {\.-v.   .Mi^hj.       SubsistoiK-o    for    the    K  vi.--: 
;  av!»pte<i.      Contvniji"  "opy.      "2  pp. 

•\ \vritino-  i.f  Benjutnin  ^-'^liv          Ki»H   -•  ,1 
.  \\  v-'.'ni^tou  i<>  Lineohi,  17.M.1.  Apr  -Ji. 

C.  G.     :•>;>    :      .VJl 

^01.    t-.^.'itri'  ('•r.':^r.pss    Resolve?;.      Di.^<  lmr;/e  an;i  in  .       •  t  <>] 

API-'.  23  - »  »((.'<]  soldiers.     Contemn          ^  c>  p\'.    .'  •'>((-<! 

I'.hi)    M.    J.ovi'll.       -    j,         T-..jn>,niitt"d    !u 

17B2  CQ'^inerVh    Congress,  Resolve.     Retiromeiu  .  ileuants: 

V«*K.  v  tiifiir  enip.oynient  in  Stall    l'«'j)ar  '.   S. 

(ifMje  I)ond.      Enclosed  in  ^  t   AA  a 

Orders.  Jul\  30.  28,  '.'^ 

Washington,  GeurgtJ.     M<-\vl>ur_L:'ii.     To  ';'.•  Soerctai'v  a; 

leave  ot  absence.     i>i,tii       1  ;        i-   '.'  i-Hvi'itiii« 
of  Benjamin  Walker.  .  j.i.  [j. 

Tin   H-.^ri'tnry  '•'-.         i     •    '  ,  .  .  ;          ., 

wind     I  -i.f-r  «"     ;.    .  .,,-.,,.    :lll    .. 

H3XJA-W   HIMALH33   30  jDMITmw 

A792  Washington.    ( Jeot^e  [Neu  buiyii.       T»   tho    r-ecrriarv  a: 

APR.  24  \V;vr     [Philadelphia].      (>,.-..    .(ie,,!--.       ClM,u,n\ 

letter    re> pectin^-    r  -ediii'j  of   \e\\    Vork    •       s1^ 

Draft.      J  p.      In  iiano--  ritin^  ,,i  Jon.ii  «»u  "flMini- 

bull.  jr.  VI.  jn.  II, -97 

1782  Washington.    <  ••  •  ,v.     iGeor^  ' 

API,     ii4  >M,        :.1(.,U.(1  f  ]  ... 

i  ,-    ,  ...  Li.^o!n.  L-7^,  Apr.  :>4. 

C.  C.      152.      _  ;VJM 

1782  shington,  George.     Newlnir«rh.     To  M.-ij.   (ion.    j  B •••'! 

Ai'..:  jamin] Lincoln  riMiiladelphial.     Ti-ansinittl.'   '  !«•; 

J  ! 

tor  of  Gov.  George  Clinton    respeetitiif  sa1' 
enee  of  levies.      L.  S.      -j  pp.      In  iiand \vi-jii no-   ,s 
Jonathnn  Trunibull,  ji*.  G  C      152,  <.  ».  M7 

1782  Clinton,  [Sir J  llieniy}.     New  Vork.     To  ••••^•l  \\'a.-,i- 

A  i'K.  25  ington      [Newburerh  |.        Retah...    -a    and    (:•' 

[Joshua]    lluddy's    ca>e.     Contemporary    '-opy 
3   pp.     In    handwriting    of     fienjn  ••  in    \\  «•  ke>-. 
Enclosed    in     Washington    to    tho    Pic -idem    of 
Congress,  1782,  May  H».  C.  C.     152.  10,  53; 


T"^~  ,^*"'^. 


£     T 


X 


-^->^-       X 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  581 

1782  Mullock,  William.     New  York.     Deposition  as  to  hanging 

APR.  26  of  Daniel  Current.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Hodijah  Baylies  ?     Enclosed  in 

Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 

May  10.  C.  C.     152,  10,  547 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary   at 

APR.  27  War.     Enlistment  of  German  prisoners  into  the 

army.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  David 

Humphreys.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  99 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  483. 

The  Secretary's  letter  of  May  3,  transmitting  above  to  Congress,  was 
referred,  same  date,  to  Boudinot,  Atlee  and  Rutledge.  On  May  15, 
Scott,  Madison  and  Rutledge  reported  on  Washington's  letter  and  on 
June  5  reported  finally  on  both  when  the  Commander  in  chief,  Secre 
tary  at  War  and  Superintendent  of  Finance  were  directed  by  Congress 
to  take  order  thereon. 

1782  Alyay,  Isaac.    New  York.    Deposition  respecting  hanging 

APR.  27  of  Daniel  Current.     Contemporary  cop}-.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  May  10.  C.  C.  152,  10,  551 

1782  Clinton,  [Sir]  H[enry].     New  York.     To  [George]  Wash- 

ApR-  27  ington  [Newburgh].     Release   of   a   flag   officer. 

Contemporary  cop}'.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
William  Stephens  Smith.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  May  10. 

C.  C.    152,  10,  541 

1782  White,  Aaron.     New  York.     Deposition  respecting  death 

APR.  27  of  Aaron  White.     Contemporary    copy.     3    pp. 

Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  May  10.  C.  C.     152,  10,  555 
1782               Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      Supporting    the    Com- 
APR.  29                       mander-in-chief  in  retaliating  for  murder  of  Capt. 
[Joshua]  Huddy.     A.  D.  S.   of  Chas.  Thomson. 
1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington.  98, 17 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

APR.  30  of   Congress   [Philadelphia].      Negotiations    for 

exchange  of  prisoners;  refugees.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Re 
ferred  to  Boudinot,  Atlee  and  Rutledge.  June 
11,  Lowell  in  place  of  Rutledge. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  103 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    9,  488. 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]   Wash- 

APR.  30  ington  [Newburgh].     Letters  transmitted  to  Con 

gress.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.     98,  20 


582  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  [Irvine,  William.]     Fort  Pitt.     To  [the  Board  of  War, 

ApR- 30  Philadelphia].      Introducing  Capt.  [John]  Mon- 

tour,    an    Indian    chief.      Contemporary    copy. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 

1781,  May  16.  98,  39 

1782  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

ApR- 30  ington,    Newburgh].     Projected   campaign    with 

the  French  against  Charleston;  reply  of  Great 
Britain  to  powers  respecting  America;  British 
on  Northern  frontier;  torpidity  of  states.  A.  L. 
S.  5  pp.  56,  11 T 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.      To  the  Secretary  at 

MAY  1  )  War   [Philadelphia].     Demand   of   Col.    [DaVid] 

Hall  for  a  court  martial.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  William  Stephens  Smith. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  105 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAYl  War    [Philadelphia].       Right    of    challenge    in 

courts-martial.  Adjutant  General's  Department; 
officers'  rations;  Paymaster  General  at  camp. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 
Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  107 

1782  Washington,    George.      Newburgh.      To    Robert    Morris 

MAY  1  [Philadelphia].     Contracts  for  supplies;    embar 

rassment  of  contractors.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A/    VI,  pt.  II,  111 

1782  Loyalists   of   New   Jersey.      Extracts   from    information 

MAY  1  laid  before  Sir  Henry  Clinton  of  acts  of  cruelty 

committed  upon  certain  loyalists.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1782,  May  10. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  543 

1782  Robertson,  James.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAY  l  [Newbu-gh].     Recriminating  complaints  of  bar 

barity;  seizure  of  [John  Smith]  Hatficld  and 
[Abner]  Badgely;  court  martial  ordered  [on 
Capt.  Richard  Lippincott].  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  William  Stephens  Smith. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 
Congress,  1782,  May  10.  C.  C.  152,  10,  529 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  583 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Committee  report.     Letter  of   the 

MAY  3  Commander-in-chief   to   the   Board   of    War   of 

Apr.   27;    enlistment  of  German  prisoners  into 

the  army.     In    handwriting    of    George    Bond. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  98,  18 

Committee:  Boudinot,  Atlee  and  Rutledge. 

1782  [Wayne,  Anthony.]    [Near  Savannah.]    Address  to  British 

MAY  3  soldiery   urging    desertion   to   American   cause; 

bounty  offered.     Contemporary  copy.    3  pp.     In 

Wayne's  handwriting.      Enclosed  in   Wayne  to 

Washington,  1783,  Nov.  1.        C.  C.     152,  11,  575 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAY  4  \V1U-  [Philadelphia].      Retaliatory  measures  for 

murder   of    Capt.    Joshua   Huddy;    scarcity   of 

drums  and  fifes.     Draft,     -i  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  David  Humphreys.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  113 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  4. 

1782  Washington,  George.    [Newburgh.]    To  [Lt.]  Gen.  [James] 

MAY  4  Robertson  [New  York].      Retaliation  [for  Capt. 

Joshua  Huddy];  Robertson's  complaints;  [John 
Smith]  Hatfield  and  [Abner]  Badgely.  Contem 
porary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1781,  May  10. 

C.  C.     152,10,533 

1782  Secretary  at  War.   [Philadelphia.]   To  [George]  Washington 

MAYO  [Newburgh].     Challenges  and  Adjutant-General's 

Department;  ration  allowance  to  officers;  deputy- 
paymaster  at  camp;  secret  matter.  L.  S.  of 
Benjamin  Lincoln.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
William  Jackson.  98,  24 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  6  ington  [Newburgh].     Removal  of  the  Rhode  Is 

land  regiment  from  the  city.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.     2  pp.     Answered,  May  15.*         98,  22 
1782  Laurens,  Henry.     London.     Passport  for  William  Blake. 

MAY  6  A.  D.  S.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Congress. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  675 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  7  ington  [Newburgh].    Case  of  Majors  [James  Ran 

dolph]  Reid  and  [Tarleton]  Woodson.  L.  S.  of 
Benjamin  Lincoln.  2pp.  Answered  May  15.* 

98,  26 


584  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  "  ton  [Newburgh].     Softening  the  miseries  of  war; 

excesses  in  New  Jersey;  letter  to  Congress.  Con 
temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Wil 
liam  Stephens  Smith.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  May  10. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  559 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,536. 

1782  Montour,  John.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [the  Board  of  War, 

MAY  8  Philadelphia].  Petition  for  relief;  recital  of 

services;  want  of  money  and  clothes.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at 
War  to  Washington,  1782,  May  16.  98,  40 

1782  Washington,  George.  [Newburgh.]  To  the  President  of 

MAY  10  Congress,  [Philadelphia].  Correspondence  in  the 

Huddy  case;  effect  of  expected  peace.  Draft. 
3pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr 
and  David  Humphreys.  Read  in  Congress,  May 
13.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  117 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  9. 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  Sir  Guy  Carle- 

MAY  10  ton  [New  York].     Severities  of  war;  messenger 

to  Congress;  flags.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Re 
ported  May  14-  and  acted  on  same  day.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1782,  May  10.  C.  C.  152,  10,  563 

1782  Washington,   George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAY  13  War  [Philadelphia].     Investigation   of   contrac 

tors'  disputes.     Draft.     2   pp.     In  handwriting 
of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.         A.     VI,  pt.  II,  121 
1782  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  13  ington  [Newburgh].     Announcement  of  birth  of 

a  Dauphin  of  France.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Answered 
May  22.*  53,  238 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  13  ton  [Newburgh].    Miscellaneous  military  matters; 

sick  and  hospitals.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 
5  pp.     In  handwriting  of  William  Jackson.     An 
swered  May  18.*  98,  28 
1782              Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Refusal   of    passport   to 
MAY  14                       [Maurice]  Morgann.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 
1  p.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1782,  May  15.                                             98,  32 


COKKESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  585 

1782  Secretary  at  War      [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President  of 

MAY  14  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  Capt.  [John] 

Montour.     Enclosed    in    Secretary   at   War    to 

Washington,  1782,  May  16.  98,  39 

1782  Livingston,  William.    [Trenton,  New  Jersey.]    To[George] 

[MAY  14]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Chief  Justice  [David] 

Brearly's  opinion  in  case  of  [John  Smith]  Hat- 

iield  and  [Abner]  Badgeh7. 

[MAY  14?]  Brearly,  David.  [Trenton.]  To  Gov.  Livingston.  Opin 
ion  respecting  Hatfield  and  Badgely.  Contem 
porary  copies.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1782,  July  9. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  613 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

MAY  15  War,  Philadelphia].     Complaint  of  Col.   [Timo 

thy]  Pickering  [jr].     Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  123 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

MAY  15  War,  Philadelphia].     Ration;  Rhode  Island  regi 

ment  to  join  the  army.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  125 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To   [Robert   Morris, 

MAY  15  Philadelphia].     Contract  business.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  127 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

^AY  15  ton  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  certain  papers. 

L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  Answered 
May  22.*  98,33 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  16  ton  [Newburgh].     Establishment  of  hospital  in 

Virginia;  Captain  [John]  Montour,  an  Indian 
chief.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  1  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  William  Jackson.  Answered 
May  28.*  98,  37 

1782  Washington,    George.      Newburgh.     To    Robert    Morris 

•MAY  17  [Philadelphia].     Difficulty  with  contractors  and 

rations.  Draft.  9  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  and  David  Cobb. 

A.     VI,  pt,  II,  129 

Printed.  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,15. 


586  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  17  ton  [Newburgh].     Introducing  Capt.  [John]  Mon- 

tour.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp. 

98,  41 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAY  18  \yar  [Philadelphia],     Selection  of  a  British  officer 

for  retaliation;   aides   and  the  hospital.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  139 

1782  Anspach,  Peter.     New  Windsor.     To  Maj.  Samuel  Hodg- 

MAY  20  don,  Philadelphia.     Arms   forwarded   to   Phila 

delphia.     A.  L.  8.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Secretary 
at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  May  28.          98,  50 
1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Sir  Guy  Carle- 

MAY  21  ton.  New  York].     Refusal  of  passport  for  [Mau 

rice]  Morgann;  return  of  South  Carolina  inhab 
itants.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  June  6. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  585 

1782  Anonymous.     Elizabethtown  [New  Jersey].     To  [George 

MAY  21  Washington,  Newburgh].     Assembling  of  ship 

ping  and  preparation  of  the  British  arm}-  for 
review.  [Extract  of  letter.]  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1782,  May  28. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  575 

1782  Washington,  George.      [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAY  22  War  [Philadelphia].     South  Carolina  inhabitants; 

provision  for  Indians.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  141 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAY  22  War  [Philadelphia].     Difficulties  in  the  contract 

supply  of  provisions  for  the  arm}7;  Sir  Guy  Carle- 
ton  and  South  Carolina  inhabitants;  hospitals; 
officers  pay.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  147 

1782  Washington,    George.      Newburgh.      [Philadelphia].     To 

MAY  22  Robert  R.   Livingston.     Stupor  into  which  the 

country  has  fallen;  rumor  of  naval  action  off 
Guadaloupe.  Auto,  draft  signed.  2  pp. 

P.     II,  511 


COKRESPONDENCE   OF   GEOEGE   WASHINGTON  587 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh].     To  [Robert  R.  Liv- 

MAY  22  ingston,  Philadelphia].     Birth  of  the  Dauphin  of 

France.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull.  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  143 

1782  Secretary  at  War.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  23  ton  [Newburgh].     Discharge  of  a  disabled  soldier 

[Charles  King].     A.  L.  of  Jno.  M.  Lovell.     1  p. 

98,  43 

1782  Anonymous.      [New   York.]     To     [George]     Washington 

MAY  23  [Newburgh].     Intentions  [of  Sir  Guy  Carleton]; 

preparations  for  embarkation.  Contemporary 
copv.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1782,  May  28. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  577 

1782  Anonymous.      [New    York.]     To    [George]    Washington 

MAY  23  [Newburgh].      Fleet   for   transporting   garrison 

from  Charleston  and  Savannah;  militia  and  re 
view  of  British  army.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
May  28.  C.  C.  152,  10,  579 

1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  23  ton  [Newburgh].     Return  of  South  Carolina  in 

habitants  in  British  transports.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  June  6.  C.  C.  152,  10,  587 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash ing- 

MAY  24  ton  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  papers.    A.  L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.  98,  45 

1782  Wayne,  Anthony.     Ebenezer  [Georgia].     To  [Maj.]  Gen. 

MAY  24  [Nathanael]  Greene  [near  Bacon's  Bridge,  South 

Carolina].     Account  of  battle  of  Ogechee  Road. 

A.  L.  S.     Marked  by  Wayne  "Copy."     6  pp. 

Enclosed  Wayne  to  Washington,  1783,  Nov.   1. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  579 

1782  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

MAY  27  ington,     Newburgh].       British    manoevers    for 

peace;  aids  from  France;  plan  of  campaign;  pros 
pects  of  peace;  European  news.  A.  L.  S.  6  pp. 

56,  349 


588  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Washington,  George.      Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

MAY  28  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Transmitting   intelli 

gence.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  June  3. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  145 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     [Newburgh.]     To  [the  Board  of 

MAY  28  War,  Philadelphia].     Contract  supplies  for  army; 

discontents;  Sir  Guy  Carleton's  compliance  with 
request  respecting  South  Carolina  inhabitants; 
hospital  in  Virginia;  Capt.  [John]  Montour. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 
Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  147 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]   Wash- 

MAY  28  ington  [Newburgh].     Detention  of  arms  at  Phil 

adelphia;  prohibition  of  removal  of  public  stores 
to  magazines.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp. 
Answered  June  5.*  98,  48 

1782  Hodgdon,  Samuel.     Philadelphia.     To  [the  Board  of  War, 

MAY  28  Philadelphia].     Arms  ordered  from  North  River. 

A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 
Washington,  1782,  May  28.  98,  46 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

MAY  29  War,  Philadelphia].     Resignation  of  Judge  Ad 

vocate  General  John  Law  ranee.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II.  151 

1782  Washington,    George.      Newburgh.      To   Robert   Morris 

MAY  29  [Philadelphia].     Money  due   Lt.   Col.  [Richard] 

Varick.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  153 

1782  [Secretary  at  War.]     [Philadelphia.]     To  Comfort  Sands 

MAY  29  &  Co.  [Philadelphia].     Responsibility  for  vouch 

ers  for  supplies.  Extract  in  handwriting  of 
Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to 
Washington,  1782,  Aug.  19.  98,  138 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  30  ton   [Newburgh].       Respecting   Capt.    [Charles] 

Asgill;  feeling  between  Tories  and  British.  L.  S. 
of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  98,  52 

1782  Hand,  Edward.     [Newburgh. J     Return  of   recruits   from 

MAY  31  the  several  States  from  Jan.  1  to  May  31.     Tab 

ular  statement.  D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  June 
24.  C.  C.  152,  10,  593 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON 


589 


[1782] 
JUNE  4 


1782 

JUNE  4 


1782 

JUNE  4 


1782 

JUNE  4 


1782 

JUNE  4 


1782 

JUNE  5 


1782 

JUNE  5 


1782 
JUNE  5 


1782 

JUNE  5 


1782 

JUNE  5 


Washington,  George.  Newburgh.  To  the  Secretary  at 
War  [Philadelphia].  Capt.  [Charles]  Asgill  and 
Lt.  [Tompkins  Hilgrove?]  Turner.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  155 

Continental  Congress,  Committee.  To  [George]  Washing 
ton  [Newburgh].  Application  to  Sir  Guy  Carle- 
ton  respecting  exiled  South  Carolinians.  A.  L.  S. 
of  John  Morin  Scott.  3  pp.  Answered  June  10.* 

57,63 

Committee:  Scott,  Boudinot  and  Ramsay. 

Morris,  Robert.  Philadelphia.  To  [George]  Washington 
[Newburgh].  Great  want  of  money;  trouble 
over  contracts;  officers'  complaints;  the  West 
Point  contract;  general  expense.  L.  S.  5  pp. 

57,  65 

Parsons,  Samuel  H[olden].  Middletown  [New  Jersey].  To 
[the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia].  Re 
questing  leave  of  absence.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp. 
Read  in  Congress,  July  11.  Referred  to  Secy, 
at  War.  C.  C.  152,  10,  609 

Morris,  Robert.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washing 
ton  [Newburgh].  State  of  finances  and  meas 
ures  adopted  by  Congress.  L.  S.  2  pp.  57,  69 

Washington,  George.  Newburgh.  To  the  Secretary  at 
War  [Philadelphia].  Address  of  officers  on  birth 
of  the  Dauphin.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  157 

Washington,  George.  Newburgh.  To  the  Secretary  at 
War  [Philadelphia].  Arrest  of  Ensign  [Reuben  ?] 
Johnson.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Ben 
jamin  Walker.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  159 

Washington,  George.  Newburgh.  To  the  Secretary  at 
War  [Philadelphia].  Detention  of  arms;  British 
treatment  of  marine  prisoners.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  161 

Washington,  George.  Newburgh.  To  Robert  R.  Liv 
ingston  [Philadelphia],  Lafayette's  letters; 
prosecution  of  war  by  Britain.  Auto,  draft 
signed.  2  pp.  P.  II,  517 

Continental  Congress,  President.  Order.  To  George 
Washington  [Newburgh].  Referring  report  of 
Committee  [May  3]  on  enlistment  of  German  pris- 


590  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

oners  to  the  Commander  in  chief,  Secretary  at 
War  and  Superintendent  of  Finance.  A.  D.  S. 
of  Charles  Thomson.  98,  18 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]   Wash- 

JuNE  5  ington  [Newburgh].     Appointment  of  a  Judge- 

Advocate;  contract  system  and  minor  matters. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  1  p.  98,  5i 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  6  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Kefusal   of   passport 

for  [Maurice]  Morgann.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in 
Congress,  June  13.  Referred  to  Scott,  Boudinot 
and  Ramsay.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  163 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Recall  of  British  prisoners 

JUNE  7  working  for  inhabitants.     Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.     Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  98,  56 
1782              Washington,   George.     [Newburgh.]    To   Robert  Morris 
JUNES                         [Philadelphia].    Settlement  of  complaints  concern 
ing  contractors.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 
of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.         A.     VI,  pt.  II,  165 
1782              Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretaiy  at 
JUNE  9                         War  [Philadelphia].     Prisoners  and  their  horses; 
minor  matters.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting 
of  Benjamin  Walker  and  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  16T 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

JUNE  10  War,  Philadelphia].     Countermanding  order  for 

forwarding  a  prisoner.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  169 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [a  Committee  of 

JUNE  10  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Request  made  of  Sir 

Guy  Carleton  in  favor  of  South  Carolina  inhabi 
tants.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt,  II,  171 

Committee:  Scott,  Boudinot  and  Ramsay. 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  [Sir]  Guy  Carle- 

ton  [New  York].  Chief  Justice  David  Brearly's 
opinion  in  case  of  [John  Smith]  Hattield  and 
[Abner]  Badgely.  [Extract of  letter.]  In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ing  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  July  9. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  613 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON 


591 


1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Newburgh.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  12  [Newburgh].     Case  of  Col.  [Goose]  Van  Schaick. 

L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.  98,  57 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Newburgh.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  12  [Newburgh].     Detention  of  arms;  naval  prisoners; 

minor  military  matters.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lin 
coln.     3  pp.  98,  58 
1782              Secretary  at  War.     [Newburgh.]    To  [George]  Washington 
JUNE  12                      [Newburgh].     Reduction  of  the  armj-.     A.  L.  S. 
of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.  98,  60 
1782              Morris,  Robert.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 
JUNE  12                       [Newburgh].     Action  of   New  York  as  regards 
taxes;  money  for  wheat  and  flour.     L.  S.     2  pp. 

57,  128 

1782  [Skinner,  Abraham.]     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

JUNE  12  War,  Philadelphia].     Fish  and  wood  for  marine 

prisoners;     their    distress    etc.      Contemporary 

copy.     In    handwriting    of     John    M.    Lovell. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 

1782,  July  5.  '  98,  87 

1782  Secretary   at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

JUNE  13  ington  [Newburgh].     Clothier-General's  lack  of 

money  and  miscellaneous  matter.     A.  L.  8.  of 

William  Jackson.     3  pp.  98,  62 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     British  transportation  of 

JuNE  14  South  Carolina  inhabitants  to  their  homes.    D.  S. 

of  Charles  Thomson.    1  p.    Enclosed  in  Secretary 

at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  June  19.  98,  71 

[1782]  South  Carolina,  Georgetown  Inhabitants.     List    of    per- 

[JUNE  14]  sons  desirous  returning  in  the  British  transports 

to  Georgetown.     A.  D.  of  Nathan  Jones.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 

1782,  June  19.  98,  73 

[1782]  North  Carolina,  Edenton  Inhabitants.  .  List    of    persons 

[JUNE  14]  desirous  of  returning  in  the  British  transports 

to    Edenton.     A.    D.    of    Nathan   Jones.     1    p. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 

1782,  June  19.  98,  72 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Wash- 

JUNE  15  ington    [Newburgh].     Retention    of    letter    for 

[Brig.]  Gen.  [Moses]  Hazen.     A.  L.  S.  of  William 

Jackson.     1  p.  98,  64 


592  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Washington,    George.      Newburgh.     To   Robert    Morris 

JUNE  16  [Philadelphia].      [Comfort]   Sands   actions;   offi 

cers'  ration  etc.  Draft.  7  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Benjamin  Walker.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  173 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.    1891.    10,31. 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

JusE  17  War   [Philadelphia].     Reduction   of    the   army. 

Draft,      -i    pp.      In    handwriting    of    Jonathan 

Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  181 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,35. 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

JUNE  17  War,  Philadelphia].     Promotions  to  Brigadiers. 

Draft.      2    pp.     In     handwriting    of    Jonathan 

Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  185 

1782  Danforth,  Samuel  and  John  Warren.      Boston.     Certificate 

JUNE  17  of  health  of  [Brig.}Gen.  [John]  Glover.    Contem 

porary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  1782,  July  10. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  607 

1782  Sands,  Comfort  &  Co.   and  Walter  Livingston.     Fishkill 

JUNE  17  [New  York],     To  [Robert  Morris,  Philadelphia]. 

Disappointment  of  specie  paj'ments;  difficulties 

of   supplies   of    beef    and   flour;    the   situation. 

Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     Enclosed  in  Morris 

to  Washington,  1782,  June  22.  57,  212 

1782  Secretary  at  War.    [Newburgh.]    To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  18  [Newburgh].     Excellent  appearance  of  the  troops. 

L.  S.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 

98,  65 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Ju*E  18  ton  [Newburgh].     Dr.  [William]  Cleland's  return 

to  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson.  2 
pp.  Answered  July  3.*  98,  67 

1782  Glover.'John.     Marblehead  [Massachusetts].     To  [George 

JUNE  18  Washington,    Newburgh].      Resignation   on   ac 

count  of  health.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
July  10.  C.  C.  152,  10,  603 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

JUNE  19  War  [Philadelphia].     Alterations  in  the  Invalid 

corps.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  VI,  pt.  II,  187 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  593 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     [Newburgh.]     To  Robert  R.  Liv- 

JOJE  19  ingston  [Philadelphia].     Sentiments  conve}Ted  by 

[Maj.]  Gen.   [Benjamin]  Lincoln.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.    P.    II,  523 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

JUNE  19  ington   [Newburgh].       Transmitting   resolve   of 

Congress.     A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson.      2  pp. 

Answered  July  3.*  98,  69 

1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNE  20  ton  [Newburgh].     Chief  Justice  [David]  Brearly's 

opinion  in  case  of  [John  Smith]  Hatfield  and 
[Abner]  Badgely;  treason  laws  in  the  states;  re 
taliations;  passport  for  Lt.  Gen.  [James]  Robert 
son.  Contemporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Hodijah  Baylies.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
July  9.  C.  C.  152,  10,  621 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  537. 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

JL-NE  -l  [Newburgh].     Debts  of  American  officers,  recent 

prisoners  with  the  enemy.  L.  S.  2  pp.  An 
swered  July  3.*  57,  205 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  Sir  Guy  Carleton 

JUNE  22  [New  York].     Proposed  meeting;  civil  powers  of 

states.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  July  9. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  625 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  Comfort  Sands  &  Co. 

JUXE  22  and    Walter    Livingston    [Fishkill].     Requiring 

performance  of   contract.      Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Washington,  1782, 

June  22.  57,  208 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNE  22  ton  [Newburgh].     Attitude    of    the  contractors 

for  supplying  the  army.     L.  S.     1  p.     Answered 

July  3.*  57,210 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

JUNE  23  War   [Philadelphia].     Court    martial    of    Capt. 

[William]  McCurdy  on  charges  of  Capt.  [Charles] 

Asgill.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  David 

Humphreys.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  189 

28632 — 06 38 


594  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JuNE23  ton  [Newburgh].      Officers   rations;   contractors 

and  flour  contract.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 

4  pp.     Answered  July  3.*  98,  74 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  24  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Inaction  of   States  in 

furnishing  men.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Jonathan   Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in  Congress, 

June  27.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  193 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh].     To  [the  President  of 

JUNE  24  Congress,  Philadelphia]     Application  of  officers 

to   join  combined   armies   in   the   West   Indies. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  195 

1782  Wayne,   Anthony.     Sharon    [Georgia].     To    Maj.     Gen. 

JUNE  25  [Nathanael]  Greene  [Sharon].     Account  of  battle 

with  the  Creeks  at  Ebenezer.     A.  L.  S.     5  pp. 

Marked  by  Wayne  "  Copy."     Enclosed  in  Wayne 

to  Washington,  1783,  Nov.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  587 

A  copy  of  above  in  handwriting  of  John  Hanson  had  been  enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  13. 

1782  Fishbourne,  Benjamin.     Sharon.     Return   of    killed   and 

JUNE  25  wounded  in  action  of  June  24.     Contemporary 

copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  John   Hanson. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1782,  Aug.  13.  98,  129 
1782              Linder,  John,  jr.      St.  Augustine  [Florida].     To  [Brig.] 
JUNE  25                       Gen.     [Anthony]     Wayne     [Sharon,    Georgia]. 
Attachment  to  the  American  cause;  information 
etc.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Wayne.     Enclosed   in  Wayne  to  Wash 
ington,  1783,  Nov.  1.                  C.  C.     152,  11,  599 
1782              Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]  Wash- 
JUNE  20                       ington  [Albany].     Case  of  Dr.  [Robert]  Smith; 
[Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene's  letter.     L.  S. 
of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.     Answered  July  3.* 

98,  76 

1782  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  27  [George]  Washington  [Albany].     Acknowledging 

receipt  of  papers.     L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.     1  p. 

98,  78 

1782  [Cobb,  David.]     [Newburgh.]    To  [the  Secretary  at  War, 

JUNE  27  Philadelphia].     Alteration  in  mode  of  issuing  ra 

tions.     Auto,  draft.     2  pp.      A.     VI,  pt.  II,  197 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  595 

1782  Secretary   at   War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George    Wash- 

JI'NE  28  ington,  Albany],     Case  of  Capt.  [William]  Mc- 

Curdy.      L.    S.    of    Benjamin    Lincoln.      1    p. 

Answered  July  3.*  98,  80 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  the  President  of 

JUNE  28  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Fish  and  tire-wood  for 

American  marine  prisoners  in  New  York;  policy 
of  indulgences  toward  prisoners.  Contemporary 
copy.  In  handwriting  of  John  M.  Lovell. 
Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 
1782,  July  5.  98,  87 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JuNE29  ton  [New burgh].     Alterations  in  issues  to  army; 

difficulty  between  officers  and  contractors;  the 
civil  and  military  salaries.  L.  S.  3  pp. 

57,  262 

1782  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Commander-in-chief    to 

JULY  1  take  order  on  letter  of  Secretary  at  War  [June 

28]  respecting  fish  and  fire-wood  for  American 
marine  prisoners.  -Contemporary  copy.  In 
handwriting  of  John  M.  Lovell.  Enclosed  in 
Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  July  5. 

98,87 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [the  Secretary  at 

JULY  3  War,  Philadelphia].     Establishment   of   troops; 

Judge- Advocate  and  Adjutant-General ;  reduction 

of  lieutenants.     Draft.    3  pp.    In  handwriting  of 

Benjamin  Walker.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  199 

1782  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Newburgh.     To  Robert  Morris 

JULY  3  [Philadelphia].     American  prisoners' debts;  diffi 

culty  with  contractors;  West  Point  as  a  place  of 
deposit  for  supplies.  In  part,  auto,  draft  signed. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  205 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]  Wash- 

JULY  4  ington   [Newburgh].     Building  of  magazine   at 

West  Point;  employment  of  soldiers.  L.  S.  of 
Benjamin  Lincoln.  5  pp.  Answered  July  30. 

98,  81 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To   [George]  Wash- 

JULY  5  ington  [Newburgh].     Indulgences   to   American 

prisoners  in  New  York.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 

Lincoln.     2  pp.     Answered  July  30.*          98,  85 


596 

1782  Morris,  Robert.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  6  [Newburgh].     Plunder   of   flag  by    British   pri 

vateers.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  57,  292 

1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George  Washing- 

JULY  7  ton,   Newburgh].      Objects  of  conference;   civil 

and  military  power;  [Richard]  Lippincott's  court 
martial;  exchange  of  prisoners.  Contemporary 
copy,  -i  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  July  9. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  629 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  539. 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  President  of 

JUI-Y  9  Congress,  Philadelphia].    Enemy's  raid  on  North 

ern  frontier;  correspondence  with  Sir  Guy  Carle- 
ton.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  Read  in  Congress,  July  15.  Re 
ferred  to  Witherspoon,  Madison  and  Rutledge. 
Recommitted  July  19  to  Lowell,  Cornell  and  Madi 
son  who  reported  July  29  and  were  finally  dis 
charged  Aug.  8. 

A.     VI,  pt.  I,  209 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  41. 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     Newburgh.     To  [James]  Duane 

JrtY  9  and  Col.  [Theodorick]  Bland  [Philadelphia].  Baron 

Steuben's  case.     Auto,  draft.     2  pp. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  213 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JULY  9  ton  [Newburgh].     Judge  Advocate  and  Adjutant 

Generalship;   lieutenants'  and  ensigns'  duties;  a 
British   subaltern;  plans  for  magazine  at  West 
Point.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.     An 
swered  July  30.*  98,  89 
1782              Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 
JVLY  9                         ton  [Newburgh].     Magazine  at  West  Point;  finan 
cial  news  from  Virginia;  distress  of  his  position. 
L.  S.     2  pp.                                                      57,  312 
1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [the  Secretary  at 
JULY  10                       War,  Philadelphia].     Retirement  of  Brig.  Genls. 
[John]    Glover  and    [Samuel  Holden]   Parsons. 
Draft.      2    pp.      In    handwriting   of   Benjamin 
Walker.                                       A.     VI,  pt.  II,  215 
1782              Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 
JULY  10                       ton  [Newburgh].     Provision  for  Invalid  Officers; 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  597 

dispute  of  rank  in  southern  cavalry.  L.  S.  of 
Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  Answered  July  30.* 

98,  91 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Release  of  Henry  Laurens. 

JULY  11  £>.  S.  of  George  Bond.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Secre 

tary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  July  16. 
' ;  Transmitted  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton  .  .  .  ,30th 
July."  98,  93 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Lieutenants  and  vacant  en- 

JULY  11  sio-ncies.      D.  S.  of  George  Bond.     Enclosed  in 

O  ™ 

Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  July  16. 
Published  in  Gen1.  Orders,  July  30.  98,  98 

1782  [Greene,  Nathanael.]     [Ashley  Hill,  South  Carolina.]     To 

JULY  11  [the  President  of  Congress,   Philadelphia].     Re 

cruiting  of  Lee's  Partizan  corps.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 
Washington,  1782,  Sep.  17.  98,  170 

1782  [Wayne,  Anthony.]    Savannah.    General  Orders.    Posting 

JULY  11  of  troops;  civil  authority;  invoice  of  stores  etc. 

Contemporary  extract.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  13. 

98,  125 

1782  Wayne,  Anthony.     Savannah.     To  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael] 

JULY  12  Greene  [Ashley  River,  South  Carolina].     Evacu 

ation  of  Savannah;  measures  adopted.  Contem 
porary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Charles 
Morse.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to 
Washington,  1782,  Aug.  13.  98,  123 

1782  [Barclay,  Thomas.]     Amsterdam.     To  [Robert  R.  Living- 

JI-LY  13  ston?    Philadelphia].      Continuance  of   the  war; 

naval  movements;  Geneva;  U.  S.  ministers  at 
Paris.  [Extrac.  of  letter.]  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Livingston  to  Washington, 
1782,  Sep.  11.  59,  98 

1782  Greene,  Nath[anael].     Ashley  River.     To  the  President  of 

JULY  13  Congress  [Philadelphia].    [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony] 

Wayne's  engagement  with  Creeks;  clothing  for 
troops;  health  of  army;  intentions  of  enemy; 
strength  of  army.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  John  Hanson.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1782, 
Aug.  13.  98,  121 


598  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Wayne,  Anthony.  Savannah  [Georgia].  Speech  to  the 

JULY  13  Factor  and  other  Creek  chiefs.  Defeat  of  British 

and  killing  of  their  warriors;  peace  and  friend 
ship.  A.  D.  S.  4  pp.  Marked  by  Wayne: 
"Copy"  Enclosed  in  Wayne  to  Washington, 
1783,  Nov.  1.  C.  C.  152,  LI,  595 

1782  Greene,  Nath[anael].  Ashly  Hill,  South  Carolina.  To 

JULY  14  the  President  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Evacu 

ation  of  Savannah  by  British;  [Brig.]  Gen. 
[Anthony]  Wayne's  merit.  Contemporary  copy. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  \Vash- 
ingtori,  1782,  Aug.  13.  98,  119, 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  President  of 

JuLY  15  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Conference   with  Ro- 

chambeau.      Draft.     1    p.     In    handwriting   of 

Jonathan  Trum bull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  '217 

1782  Connecticut,  Governor  and  Council  of  Safety.  Lebanon. 

JULY  15  Minutes  of  meeting.  Memorial  of  Lt.  Col.  Eben- 

ezer  Gray  on  promotion  of  Lt.  Col.  Ebenezer 
Huntington.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Board 
of  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Sep.  2.  98,  154 

The  A.  D.  S.  of  John  Porter,  clerk  of  council  sent  to  the  Secretary 
at  War  by  Connecticut,  5  pp.,  is  in  98,  211. 

1782  Secretary  at  War.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  \\ashing- 

JULY  16  ton  [Philadelphia].     Removal  of  military  stores 

from  Virginia.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2 

pp.     Answered  July  30.*  98,  95 

1782  Lincoln,  B[enjamin].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

JITLY  17  ington  [Philadelphia].     Reasons  for  not  halting 

the  French  army  at  Baltimore.     A.  L.  S.     4  pp. 

57,  372 

1782  Wayne,  Anthony.     Savannah.     To  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael] 

JULY  17  Greene  [Ashley  River,  South  Carolina].     Move 

ments  of  British  in  East  Florida;  probable  evacua 
tion  of  St.  Augustine.  Contemporary  copy. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  98,  191 

1782  Asgill,  [Lady  Charles].     London.     To  [Comte  de  Vergen- 

JULY  18  nes,  Versailles].      Praying   his   interposition   to 

save  the  life  of  her  son  [Capt.  Charles  AsgillJ. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Hodijah  Baylies.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1782,  Oct.  25. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  13 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  599 

1782  Washington,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  the  Secretary  at 

JI*LY  19  War   [Philadelphia].      Ordnance   stores   in   Vir 

ginia.  Draft.  Ip.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 
Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  219 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Retiring  Maj.  Gen.  [Sam- 

JrLY  —  uel    Holden]    Parsons    and    Brig.    Gen.   [John] 

Glover.  D.  S.  of  William  Jackson.  1  p.  Re 
corded  in  the  War  Office  July  23.  Transmitted 
to  Washington.  98,  97 

1782  Continental   Congress,  Resolve.     Regulations   of  Hospital 

JrLY  ~*  Department.     Broadside.     1  p.    Enclosed  in  Sec 

retary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  July  26. 

98, 100 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Department  of  Commis- 

JI-LY  24  sary  General  of  Military  Stores.    D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War 

to  Washington,  1782,  July  26.  98,  101 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Regulating  Department 

JULY  -'4  of  Commissary  General  of  Prisoners.     D.  S.  of 

Charles  Thomson.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Secretary 

at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  July  26.        98,  102 

1782  Wayne,  Anthony.    Savannah  [Georgia].    Proclamation  to 

JULY  24  citizens  and  soldiery  of  East  Florida  to  pledge 

allegiance  to  the  United  States.     A.  D.  S.     -±  pp. 

Marked     by    Wayne:     "Copy"      Enclosed     in 

Wayne  to  Washington,  1783,  Nov.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  607' 

1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JTLY  25  ton  [Bethlehem,  Pennsylvania].     Transmission  of 

minutes  of  [Capt.  Richard]  Lippincott's  trial; 
transportation  of  South  Carolinians.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 
Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1 782,  Aug.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  637 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JuiA-26  ton  [Bethlehem,    Pennsylvania],      Transmitting 

resolves  of  Congress.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 
1  p.  Answered  Aug.  6.*  98,  106 

1782  Vergennes,[CharlesGravier,Comte]de.   Versailles[France]. 

JULY  29  To  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Pleading 

for  Capt.  [Charles]  Asgill.  Contemporary  trans 
lation.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Hodijah 


600  LIBEARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Baylies.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress.  1782,  Oct.  25. 

C.  C.     152, 11,  9 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  105,  note. 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

JULY  30  War  [Philadelphia].     Invalid  corps;  disputes  of 

rank.     Draft.     1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 

Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  221 

1782  Washington,  George.      Newburgh.      To   Robert   Morris 

JULY  30  [Philadelphia].     Failure  of  contractors  to  supply 

provisions.     Draft.      3  pp.      In  handwriting  of 

David  Humphreys.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  223 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  Sir  Guy  Carle- 

JULYSO  ton  [New  York].      Appointing  officers  for  pro 

posed  conference;  propositions  submitted  to  Con 
gress.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
Aug.  2.  C.  C.  152,  10,  633 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  Sir  Guy  Carle- 

JULY  30  ton  [New  York].     Earl  Cornwallis  and  release  of 

Henry  Laurens.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  Aug.  2.  C.  C.  152,  10,  645 

[1782]  Leake,   -    — .      [Savannah,    Georgia.]     To    [Brig.     Gen. 

[JULY]  Anthony  Wayne,  Savannah].      Information  re 

specting  East  Florida.  A.  L.  ?  3  pp.  Enclosed 
in  Wayne  to  Washington,  1782,  Nov.  1. 

C.  C.     152,11,603 

[1782]  Board  of  Treasury.     Clerks  of  Accounts.     Observations  on 

[JULY?]  accounts   of   contractors    for    supplying    armj^. 

Overdraw  of  rations.     Contemporary  copy.     In 

handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.     Enclosed  in  Board 

of  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  19.       98,  138 

[1782]  [Mathews,   John.]       [Uxbridge  ?    South   Carolina].        To 

[JULY?]  [South  Carolina  delegates  to  Congress,  Philadel 

phia].  Situation  in  South  Carolina;  disaffected; 
dangers  in  withdrawal  of  Continental  troops. 
Extract.  7pp.  In  hand  writing  of  John  Itutledge. 
Enclosed  in  South  Carolina  delegates  to  Wash 
ington,  1782,  Aug.  17.  92,  283 


LIH-.A.'-:-:       >F    CONGRESS 

Knclosed  in  Washington  s»>  the  Presi 
dent  »>f  \  ongress.  1782,  Oct.  25. 

C.  C.     152.  II,  9 

;.i1    Ifr'rithigBof  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     l.s'Jl      10.  H:     r*ou:. 

1782  W.%=-  fivorge.     [Nrwhurgh.]     IV)  the  Seeretan  a1 

VN  »r  I  Philadelphia].  Invalid  corps;  di.-putos;  oj' 
rank.  Draft.  I  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 
Vrumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  IL  ±21 

1782  Washington,  George.      Nt-wburgh.      To    Robert    Morris 

Ji  '.->'«&  \  Philadelphia],     failure  of  ecu; tractors  to  supplv 

provisions.     Drift.      3  pp.      In   hunMu  ritinu'  of 

David  Humphrey*.  A.     VI.  pi.  II,  v>J8 

Washington,  George.  [Newburgh.]  'I  ~>ir  (iu\-('irlr- 
ton  [New  York].  Appointing  oiHcors  for  pro 
posed  conference;  propositions  Mibmitied  to  (Jon- 
gross.  Contemporary  copy.  '  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  .Jonathan  Trumbul I.  jr.  'Enclosed  in 
Washn.y-ton  to  tin-  1'resident  of  (Vi  i . •-<,  .178^. 
Aug.  ir.  v,  C  l;,2,  lo,  600 

Washington.  George.     [Nc\v  Ixnv  !..  |     To  Si?-  d\i\   Carle 
Jn-vSO  ton  iNew  Yoj  k        K;"-l  ('i)rr.walli-  ami  release  o: 

•83WW  VAkWP^  ^Po^/Jjia^y  copy.  :  p>,. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull.  jr.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the-  President  of  Con 
gress.  17V2.  Aug.  i*.  C.  C.  152,  1",  «'io 

[17821  Leaks,        — .      {Saxunnah.    Georgia.]     To    !P>nu      Gen. 

[J''i.v]  Anthony    Wayu«i.   Sa\T»i  nah].       InfV-.rMiaiioi:   re 

specting  East  Floriii.n  ''  »>p.     Ktivlt'-ed 

in  Wayne  !     \\ "-.•-..  \\<jt'.-:  .  17s.:'    .\-  v.  1. 

C.  C.     152.  i  I.  r,.»3 

[1782J  Board  of  Treasury.     Clerk>  of  Account*.     ()bservati«».i:-  on 

ac<-oiint>  of  contraetors  for  supplyinir  ciny. 
Overdraw  of  rations.  Contemporary  cop\  In 
handwriting  of  Nathan  .lones.  Enclosed  in  Hoard 
of  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  H».  98.  i  v 

j!782j  [Mathews.   John.]       [Uxbridge  '(   South   Carol ina].        To 

tJci.v?]  j  South  Carolina  delegates  to  ( 'ongi  ••--.  DiiU.dei 

phia|.  Situation  in  South  Carolina;  disjiffected; 
daugfi's  in  withdrawal  of  Continental  troops. 
Extract.  7  pp.  Inhandwritingof  John  K: ;tlertge. 
Enclosed  in  South  Carolina  delegate.-  to  Wa-h- 
ington,  178-V  Aug.  17.  92,  ii^3 


U  f^j  f*.  JL.  ,-v   /<,  ->  ^<  ,<_ 

V>x«--^    CA-  ft-     &->-,  i'i^      <'«-€      e*.  c-^er-t-i   »C7S?     ?c*--2.      <t/J«--/-v      -'X'il     (,^>/c,  fi^et^ 

•1       ,    />  if     -i*  /  _,*—  X0  ,  /  x       ••> 

.'V^/v^     Csfryr-ST-UL^/te'r'   ri"/i^,//?n~e->'ts-r,f'-it./      .->.  y    A-*,     ,\#^/ 
/t*.-i,*-  A#~)4— i  «--     0{e~>.  <_  c.       <  i  ~  i    /•  l\~      P  -At  ~i_J         >-V<-  t.*-  c       <    /^      ^v_ 
C^t.t^'/m,/    .    ?.>-,.... /*..     ,V,''?>,',/^;^      ^vW    i    ^  ,,\'^,i.'j  cVr/^k... 


COKKESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  601 

1782  Treasury,     Comptroller.       [Philadelphia.]       To    [Robert 

AUG.  1  Morris,  Philadelphia].     Conflict  of  contracts  for 

supplying  posts  and  the  moving  army;  settlement 
of  the  accounts.  A.  L.  S.  of  James  Milligan. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Washington,  1782, 
Aug.  5  58,  98 

1782  Carleton,    [Sir]   Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]    Wash- 

AUG.  l  ington  [Newburgh].     Passports  for  Chief  Justice 

Frederick  Smyth;  exchange  of  prisoners.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Ben 
jamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1782,  Aug.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  649 

1782  Pickering,  Timothy,  [jr.]    Schuylkill  Falls  [Pennsylvania]. 

AuG-  !  To  Richard  Sands  [Philadelphia].     Ration  issue 

in  Quartermaster's  department.  Contemporary 
copy.  In  handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.  En 
closed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Aug.  19.  98,  138 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

AUG.  2  War,  Philadelphia].     Need  of  colors,  drums  and 

fifes.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Hodijah 

Baylies.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  231 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]  Wash- 

AUG.  2  ington     [Newburgh].      Transmitting     Congres 

sional  establishment  of  the  Adjutant-General's 
Department.  A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson.  1  p. 
Answered  Aug.  16.*  98,  104 

1782  Carleton,  Sir  Guy  and  Robert  Digby.     New  York.     To 

AUG.  2.  George  Washington  [Newburgh].     Peace  nego 

tiations  at  Paris;  liberation  of  [Henry]  Laurens; 
return  of  prisoners  from  England.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1782,  Aug.  5.  C.  C.  152,  10,  669 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  540. 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

AuG-  3  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Transmitting    corre 

spondence  with  Sir  Guy  Carleton.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read 
in  Congress,  Aug.  7.  Referred  to  Scott,  Bland 
and  Madison.  Aug.  9.  Committee  discharged 
and  letter  referred  to  Lee,  Witherspoon  and  Rut- 
ledge  who  reported  Aug.  12  on  this  and  Wash 
ington's  letter  of  Aug.  5.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  227 


602  LIBKARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  3  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  proceed 

ings  of  court  martial  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Alexan 
der]  McDougall.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress, 
Aug.  7.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  229 

1782  Francis,  Tench,   Comfort  Sands  &  Co.  and  Others.     Ac- 

AUG.  3  count  current  with  U.  S.  for  supplying  the  mov 

ing  arm}7  from  Ma}T  1  to  Aug.  2.  A.  D.  S.  of 
Joseph  Nourse.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to 
Washington,  1782,  Aug.  5.  58,  105 

1782  Sands,  Comfort  &  Co.     Account  current  with  the  United 

AUG.  3  States.     Tabular  statement   from  Dec.   1781    to 

July   1782.     Contemporary  copy   from    records 
of  the  Register's  office.     4  pp.     In  handwriting 
of  James  Milligan.     Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Wash 
ington,  1782,  Aug.  5.  58,  101 
1782              Treasury.     Account  of  issues  made  to  the  moving  army 
[Aro.  3?]                    and  West  Point  by  the  contractors;  note  of  pay 
ments  made.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Wash 
ington,  1782,  Aug.  5.                                      58,  103 
1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 
AUG.  5                         Congress    [Philadelphia].      Transmitting    corre 
spondence  with  Sir  Guy  Carleton;  minor  matters. 
Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.     Referred  to  Lee,  Witherspoon  and  Rut- 
ledge.     Reported  Aug.  12.       A.     VI,  pt.  II,  233 
1782              Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 
•A-1'0-  5                         War  [Philadelphia].     Release  of  a  Rhode  Island 
soldier  from  confinement.    Draft.     1  p.    In  hand 
writing  of  David  Cobb.            A.     VI,  pt.  II,  235 
1782              Washington,    George.     Newburgh.     To    Robert    Morris 
AUG.  5                         [Philadelphia].     Complaint  of  [Comfort]  Sands's 
negligence  in  supplying  the  army.     Draft.     2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  237 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  5  ton  [Newburgh].     Accounts  with  the  contractors; 

advances,  settlements  etc. ;  analysis  of  the  ac 
counts  etc.  L.  S.  6  pp.  Answered  Aug.  11.* 

58,  94 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

AUG.  6  War,  Philadelphia].     Horses  f or  Armapd's  corps; 

Indians;  equipment  of  levies.     Hazen's  regiment. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  603 

Draft.     2  pp.      In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 
phreys.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  239 
1782              Cochran,  John.     Fishkill  [New  York].     To  George  Wash- 
AuG-  6                         ington  [Newburgh].     Needs  of  the  hospital  and 
field    service.     A.  L.    S.      2   pp.      Enclosed    in 
Washington    to    the    Secretary   at    War,    1782, 
Aug.  7.                                        A.     VI,  pt.  II,  245 
1782              Swanwick,  J[ohn].     [Philadelphia.]     Certificate    of    pay- 
AuG-  6                         ment  to  the  army  contractors.     A.  D.  S.     1  p. 
Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  5. 

58,  100 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

AI;G-  "  War     [Philadelphia].      Supplies     for     hospital. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Hodijah  Baylies. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  243 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  Gouverneur  Mor- 

AUG.  7  ris  [Philadelphia].     Gen.  [William]  Dairy mple's 

departure  for  England.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

P.     II,  541 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Arrangement  of    army. 

AUG.  7  Contemporary  copj^.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Nathan  Jones.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 

Washington,  1782,  Aug.  8.  98,  108 

The  original  report  on  which  these  resolves  were  founded,  delivered 
to  Congress,  July  29, 1782,  was  submitted  to  Washington  for  suggestions 
and  his  suggestions  are  in  The  Papers  of  the  Continental  Congress,  21, 

287-95. 

1782  Govett,  William.     Philadelphia.     Observations   upon   ac- 

AUG.  7  counts  of  contractors  for  supplying  army.     Con 

temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Na 
than  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 
Washington,  1782,  Aug.  19.  98,  136 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Reenforcement  and  sup- 

AUG.  8  plies  for  Fort  Pitt.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug. 
16.  98,  110 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  8  ton  [Newburgh].     Complaint  of  Dr.  [John  Fran 

cis]  Vache;  dispute  of   rank   in  cavalry;  colors 
etc.;  transmission  of  resolves.     L.  S.  of  Benja 
min  Lincoln.     2  pp.  98,  111 
1782              Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Retirement  of  Capt.  Seth 
AUG.  9                        Phelps.     A.  D.  S.  of   Benjamin   Lincoln.     1  p. 
Transmitted  to  Washington.  98,  113 


604  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  9  ton  [Newburgh].     Contract  matters;  appointment 

of  an  Inspector.     L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  Aug. 

23.*  58,  133 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  10  ton   [Newburgh]     Exchange  of  foreigners,  pris 

oners  with  enemy ;  status  of  surgeons  and  hospital 
officers.  L.  8.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  An 
swered  Aug.  16.*  98,  133 

1782  Livington,  William.     Trenton  [New  Jersey].     To  Sir  Guy 

AUG.  10  Carleton  [New  York].     Case  of  Ezekiel  Tilton. 

Contemporary  cop}*.     6  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

David  Cobb.      Enclosed  in  Washington  to    the 

President  of  Congress,  1782,  Sep.  30. 

1782  C.  C.     152,  10,  687 

AUG.  11       Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

War   [Philadelphia].     Command   for  Maj.  Gen. 

[Horatio]  Gates ;  Hazen's  regiment.    Draft.    2pp. 

In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  247 

Printed,  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  62. 

1782  Washington,    George.      Newburgh.      To   Robert   Morris 

AuG-  n  [Philadelphia].     Trouble  with   [Comfort]   Sands 

and  the  other  contractors.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  249 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Prospects  for  peace;  gen- 

AUG-  12  eral  exchange  of  prisoners;  treason  acts  of  the 

several  states.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.     Sent  to  Sir  Guy 

Carleton,  Aug.  19.  98,  114 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash  ing- 

AUG-  1?  ton  [Newburgh].     Armand's  troop;  supplies  for 

Indians  and  clothing  for  New  York  troops;  ar 
rangements  for  department  of  Field  Commissary 
of  Military  Stores;  hospital  supplies;  lack  of 
money;  shirts;  Hazen's  regiment.  L.  S.  of  Ben 
jamin  Lincoln.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Wil 
liam  Jackson.  Answered  Aug.  18. *  98,  115 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

AuG-  13  War  [Philadelphia].     Public  teams  for  use  of  con 

tractors.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  253 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  605 

1782  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

AUG.  13  [George]    Washington    [Newburgh].      Sir    Guy 

Carleton's  and  [Rear]  Admiral  [Robert]  Digby's 
letters;  transmitting  letters  of  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Na- 
thanael]  Greene  and  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthon}T] 
Wayne.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.  1  p.  An 
swered  Aug.  28.*  98,  117 
1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.  New  York.  To  [George]  Washing- 
AUG.  13  ton  [Newburgh].  Transmitting  minutes  of  court 
martial  of  ("apt.  [Richard]  Lippincott;  retaliation; 
New  Jersey  loyalists;  responsibility  etc.  Con 
temporary  copy.  8  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trurnbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Sep.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  693 

1782  Leslie,    Alexander.     [Charleston,    South    Carolina].      To 

AUG.  13  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene  [Ashley  Hill].    Brit 

ish  foraging  parties;  payment  for  provisions. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to 
Washington.  98,  190 

1782  Morris  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]   Washing- 

Arc.  13  ton  [Newburgh].     Money  from  New  York.     L.  S. 

1  p.     Answered  Aug.  23.  *  58,  175 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  Robert  R.  Living- 

AUG.  14  ston  [Philadelphia].     [Ensign  Lewis  R.]  Morris's 

furlough;  correspondence  with  Sir  Guy  Carleton 
and  [Rear]  Adml.  [Robert]  Digby;  meaning  of 
British  actions  and  statements.  Auto,  draft 
signed.  3  pp.  P.  II,  563 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Repealing  resolve  of  Oct. 

AUG.  14  5,  1780,  ordering  court  of  inquiry  on  Maj.  Gen. 

[Horatio]  Gates.  D.  S.  of  George  Bond.  En 
closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Aug.  16.  98,  130 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

AUG.  15  War    [Philadelphia].      Arrangement    of    army. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  251 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Approving    sentence    of 

AUG.  15  court  martial  of  Maj.  Gen.  [Alexander]  McDou- 

gall.  D.  S.  of  George  Bond.  Enclosed  in  Secre 
tary  of  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  16. 

98,  130 


606  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Washington,  George.    Newburgh.    To  the  Secretary  at  War 

AuG-  16  [Philadelphia].     Resolves  of  Congress  respecting 

the  Orderly  Department;  exchange  of  prisoners; 
status  of  chaplains  and  hospital  officers.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  255 

1782  Secretary  at  War.       [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

Au«.  16  ington[Newburgh],   Transmitting  resolves.   L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.  98,  131 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

ArG-  ] '  ton  [Newburgh].     Money  from  New  York.    L.  S. 

1  p.     (In  cipher.)    Answered  Sep.  2.*         58,  320 

Translation  in  Washington's  handwriting,  58,  322. 

1782  South  Carolina.     Delegates  to  the  Continental  Congress. 

AUG.  17  Philadelphia.      To  [George]  Washington  [New- 

burgh].  Protest  against  withdrawing  [Maj.  ]  Gen. 
[Nathanael]  Greene  and  troops  from  South  Caro 
lina.  A.  L.  S.  of  J[ohn]  Rutledge,  Ra[lph]  Izard, 
David  Ramsay,  A[rthur]  Middleton  and  John 
Lewis  Gervais.  3  pp.  Answered  Sep.  2.* 

92,  281 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

AUG.  18  War   [Philadelphia],      Arrangement   of   depart 

ment  of  field  commissary  of  military  stores. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  259 

1782  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge],    Newburgh.    To  [Benjamin]  Lin- 

AUG.  18  coin  [Philadelphia].      Exchange   of   Cornwallis; 

authorization    of    cartel;     former    negotiations. 

Draft  signed.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N   Y      1891      10,66 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  Gouverneur  Mor- 

AUG.  18  ris  [Philadelphia].     Commission  to  arrange  a  car 

tel  with  British.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt,  II,  261 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  Sir  Guy  Carleton 

AUG.  18  [New  York].     Transmitting  resolves  of  Congress; 

commissioners  for  cartel;  status  of  surgeons,  cler 
gymen  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  2pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782, 
Aug.  19?  C.  C.  152,10,673 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  607 

1782  Washington,  George.      Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  19  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Capt.   [Richard]  Lip- 

pincott's  case.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  26. 
Referred  to  Rutledge,  McKean  and  Duane.  Oct. 
15  Witherspoon  and  Wright  added.  Reported 
Oct.  17  recommitted  and  committee  augmented. 
See  letter  of  Oct.  25.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  263 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  69. 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Clothing  for  New   York 

AUG.  19  troops.      Contemporary  copy.      In  handwriting 

of  Nathan  Jones.     Enclosed  in  Secretaiy  at  War 

to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  22.  98,  142 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]   Wash- 

AUG.  19  ington  [Newburgh].     Trouble  with  contractors. 

L.   S.   of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.     Answered 

Sep.  1.  98,  134 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  20  [Newburgh].     Payments  made  to  the  contractors. 

L.  S.     2  pp.     Answered  Sep.  2.*  58,  234 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]  To  the  Secretary  at 

AUG.  21  War  [Philadelphia].     Brig.  Gen.  [Edward]  Hand's 

ability;  the  Adjutant  Generalship;  issuance  of 
rations.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jon 
athan  Trumbull,  jr.  Referred  Aug.  26  to  Cor 
nell,  Osgood,  Izard,  Bland  and  Duane. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  267 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.     10,  69, 
note. 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]   Wash- 

AITG.  22  ington   [Newburgh].      Transmitting    resolves    of 

Congress.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  1  p. 
Answered  Sep.  1.*  98,  140 

1782  Secretary   at   War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [John    Moylan, 

AUG.  22  Philadelphia].     Order  to  furnish  clothing  to  New 

York    troops.     Contemporaiy   copy.     In    hand 
writing  of  Nathan  Jones.     Enclosed  in  Secretary 
at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  22.       98,  142 
1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  22  [Newburgh].     Transmission  of  letters  into  New 

York.     L.  S.     1  p.  58,  262 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To   Robert   Morris 

AUG.  23  [Philadelphia].     Inspector  to  supply  department 

of  the  army;  contractors.  Draft.  2pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr  and  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  271 


608  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  23  ton  [Newburgh].    Appointment  of  Commissioners 

to  settle  a  cartel.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Hodijah  Baylies.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  Aug. 
28.  C.  C.  152,  10,  751 

1782  M[orris,]  R[obert].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

Auo.  26  ton  [Newburgh].      Minor  matters;    inability  to 

comply  with  a  request.     Letter-book  copy. 

Morris.     D,  132 

1782  Call,  Richard.     [Near   Chehaw   Ferry,   South   Carolina]. 

Au«-  -7  To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Mordecai]  Gist.  [Chehaw  Ferry]. 

Frustration  of  attack  on  British.     Contemporary 

copy.    1  p.    Transmitted  to  Washington.     98,192 

1782  Gist,  M[ordecai].      Chehaw  Neck  [South  Carolina].      To 

AUG.  27  Maj.    Gen.     [Nathanael]   Greene   [Ashley   Hill]. 

Movements  of  British;  skirmish  at  Chehaw  Neck; 

death  of  [Lt.]  Col.  [John]  Laurens;  list  of  killed 

and    wounded.       Contemporary    copy.      3    pp. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  98,  186 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  28  Congress   [Philadelphia].      Instructions   looking 

to  arranging  a  cartel  with  British.     Draft.     2  pp. 

In   handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.      Read   in 

Congress,   Sep.   3.      Referred  to   Bland,   Duane 

and  Cornell.     Reported  Sep.  5. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  273 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  338. 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  of 

AUG.  28  War    [Philadelphia].      Consolidating    offices    of 

Brigade  Conductor  and  Brigade  Quartermaster. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  275 

1782  Secretary  at  War.      [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

AUG.  28  ington  [Newburgh].     South  Carolinians  wishing 

to  return  home  in  British  transports.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.     Answered  Sep.  2.* 

List  sent  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton  Sep.  3.          98,  143 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washing- 

AUG.  28  ton,  Newburgh].     Exchange  of  [Plenry]  Laurens; 

Congress  on  the  Adjutant  General's  Department; 

officers'  rations.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 

3  pp.     Answered  Sep.  2.*  98, 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  609 

1782  Greene,  Nath[anael].    Ashley  Hill,  South  Carolina.    To  [the 

AUG.  28  President  of   Congress,   Philadelphia].      British 

preparations  to  evacuate  Charleston;  contem 
plated  West  India  operations;  provisions;  raids  of 
enemy ;  evacuation  of  St  Augustine ;  East  Florida 
and  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  3  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

98,  188 

1782  South  Carolina,  Inhabitants.     List  of  families  desiring  to 

AUG.  28  return  home  in  British   transports.     A.    D.    of 

Benjaman  Stoddert.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Secre 
tary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Aug.  28. 

98,  145 

[1782]  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [the  Secretary  at 

AUG.  29  War,  Philadelphia].     Derangement  of  Dr.  [John 

Francis]  Vache.    Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of 

Benjamin  Walker.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  277 

1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  29  ton    [Newburgh].      Persecution   of    loyalists    in 

New  Jersey;  Indian  depredations  on  Northern 
frontier.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Sep.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  683 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,77, 
note. 

1782  Greene,  Nathanael.     Ashley    Hill    [South  Carolina].     To 

Au«-  29  [the  President  of  Congress,  Philadelphia],     Op 

erations  of  Brig.  Gen.  [Mordecai]  Gist;  death  of 
Lt.  Col.  [John]  Laurens.  Contemporar}7  copy. 
1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washington.  98,  185 

1782  M[orris,]  R[obert].     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

AuG-  29  ington  [Newburgh].     Approaching  necessity  of 

dissolving  contracts  for  supplying  army;  monthly 
expense;  attitude  of  Congress.  Letter-book 
copy.  Morris.  D,  153 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

AUG.  29  ton  [Newburgh].      Disbursements.     L.   S.     1  p. 

Endorsed  by  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. :  "Not  to 
be  done — no  money."  58,  366 

1782  M[orris,]  R[obert].     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

AuG-  30  ington     [Newburgh].       Application     to    States; 

necessity  of  secrecy.     Letter- book  copy. 

Morris.     D,  159 

28632—06 39 


610  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Posey,  Thomas  and  Samuel  Finley.     Ashley  Hill  [South 

AUG.  30  Carolina].     To   [Brig.]  Gen.   [Anthony]  Wayne 

[Ashle}T  Hill].  Sentiments  of  the  Virginia  de 
tachment.  Conternporaiy  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Wayne.  Enclosed  in  Wayne  to  Wash 
ington,  1783,  Nov.  1.  C.  C.  152,  11,  611 
1782  Wayne,  Anthony.  Drayton  Hall  [Ashley  Hill,?  South 
AUG.  30  Carolina].  To  Lt.  Col.  [Thomas]  Posey  and  Maj. 
Samuel  Finley  [Ashley  Hill].  Thanks  for  their 
sentiments.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Marked  by  Wayne: 
"Copy."  Enclosed  in  Wayne  to  Washington, 
1783,  Nov.  1.  C.  C.  152,  11,  615 

[1782]  Huddy,  Joshua.     Schedule  of  papers  relative  to  murder 

[AUG.  ?]  of,  transmitted  to  Congress.     2  pp.     A.   D.  of 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  C.  C.     152,  10,  701 

1782  Washington,  George.      Verplancks  Point.     [New  York.] 

SEP.  l  To  the  Secretary  at  War  [Philadelphia].     Promo 

tions;  rumor  of  evacuation  of  Southern  states; 
recall  of  troops.  Draft.  -1  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  Reported  b}'  Secretary  of 
War,  Sep.  9,  and  acted  on  by  Congress  same  da}'. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  279 

Printed   in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1891.    10,  73. 

1782  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.        To 

SEP-  !  [George  Washington,  Verplancks  Point].    Letters 

laid  before  Congress.  A.  L.  S.  of  John  Hanson. 
1  p.  Answered  Sep.  5.*  98,  151 

1782  Washington,  George.    Verplancks  Point.    To  the  Secretary 

SEP.  2  at  War  [Philadelphia].     Request  of  South  Caro 

lina  delegates  for  retention  of  arm}'  in  the  state; 
Pennsylvania's  proposed  expedition;  supplies, 
men  and  money  for  same.  Draft.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  283 

1782  Washington,  George.    Verplanck's  Point.    To  Robert  Mor- 

SEP.  2  ris  [Philadelphia].     Difficulties  with  contractors; 

arrangements    for     negotiations    for    a    cartel. 
Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  A      VI,  pt.  II,  287 
1782              Washington,  George      Verplancks  Point.     To  [South  Car- 
SEP- 2                          olina  delegates  to  Congress,  Philadelphia].    With 
drawal    of    troops    from    the    Southern    states. 
Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh 
man.  A.    VI,  pt.  II,  289 

Delegates.  Rutledge,  Izard,  Ramsay,  Middieton  and  Gervais. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  611 

1782  Secretary   at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]  Wash- 

SEP.  2  ington  [Verplanck's    Point].     Case  of   Lt.   Col. 

[Ebenezer]  Huntington.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.  1  p.  Answered  Sep.  11*  and  more  fully 
Sep.  13.*  98, 153 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  Sir  [Guy]  Carle- 

SEP.  3  ton  [New  York].     List  of  South  Carolinians  desir 

ing  transportation.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  Sep.  30.  C.  C.     152,  10,  705 
1782              Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 
SEP.  3                          ton   [Verplanck's   Point].     Cannon  presented  to 
Comte  de  Rochambeau.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.     1  p.     Answered  Sep.  11.*  98,  155 

1782  Washington,  George.     Verplancks  Point.     To  the  Presi- 

SEP.  4  dent  of  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Move  of  army 

to  Verplancks  Point;  enemy's  transports  sent  to 

Halifax.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  9. 

A.    VI,  pt.  II,  293 

1782  Washington,    George.      [Newburgh.]     To   the    Secretary 

SEP-  4  at  War  [Philadelphia].     Passport  for  a   British 

Commissary.      Draft.     2   pp.      In    handwriting 

of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.         A.     VI,  pt.  II,  295 

1782  Washington,  George.     Verplancks  Point.     To  Robert  Mor- 

SEP.  4  ris  [Philadelphia].     Commissioners  to  arrange  a 

cartel;   expense.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.    VI,  pt.  II,  299 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert]  Morris 

SEP.  4  [Philadelphia].     Trouble  with    contractors   over 

flour  and  rum;  [Comfort]  Sand's  conduct.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.    VI,  pt.  II,  301 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP-  4  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Field  Commissary  of 

Military   Stores.     L.   S.    of   Benjamin   Lincoln. 

1  p.     Answered  Sep.  11.*  98,  157 

1782  .Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  5  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Arrival  of   a  British 

fleet  at  New  York.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  9. 

A.    VI,  pt.  II,  303 


612  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Employment  of  Pennsyl- 

SEP.  5  vania  troops.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     En 

closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Sep.  17.  98,  158 

1782  Hand,  Edward.     Verplancks  Point  [New  York].     Return 

SEP.  5  of  recruits  from  the  various  states  from  Jan.  1  to 

Aug.  31.     Tabular  statement.     D.  S.     1  p.     En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  Sep.  11.  C.  C.     152,  10,  723 
1782               Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 
SEP.  8                          Congress  [Philadelphia].    Transmitting  New  York 
newspapers.     Draft.     1   p.     In    handwriting   of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in  Congress,  Sep. 
11.                                                 A.     Vl^pt.  II,  305 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Sir]  Guy  Carle- 

SEP.  8  ton  [New  York].     Commissioners   for  a  cartel; 

suspension  of  hostilities;  Indian  depredations. 
Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Sep.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  719 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  75. 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Exchange  of  prisoners; 

SEP.  9  liquidation  of  subsistence  accounts  of  same;  ex 

change  of  sailors  for  soldiers  etc.;  powers  of 
exchange  commissions;  Maryland  recruits;  Maj. 
Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene;  force  in  the  South. 
D.  S.  of  CharlesThomson.  Enclosed  in  Secretary 
at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Sep.  17.  98,  158 
1782  M[orris,]  R[obert].  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Wash- 

SEP.  9  ington   [Newburgh].      Distress  of  his  situation; 

exhaustion  of  resources;  taxation.  Letter-book 
copy.  Morris.  D,  181 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  9  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Purchase  of  flour  for 

army.     L.  S.     1  p.  59,  55 

1782  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Capt.  [Patrick]   Carnes; 

SEP.  10  recruiting  service.      D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 
1782,  Sep.  17.  98,  158 

1782  Beers,  Nathan.     Verplanck's  Point.     Certificate  respecting 

SEP-  10  William  S[mith]  Livingston's  pay.     Contempo 

rary  copy.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Board  of  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1782,  Oct.  10.  98,  215 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  613 

1782  Huntington,  Ebenezer.    [Verplanck's  Point].    To  [George] 

SEP.  10  Washington  [Verplanck's].     Claim  to  rank;  Lt. 

Col.  [William  Smith]  Livingston's  case.  Con 
temporary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Ben 
jamin  Stoddert.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War 
to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  10.  98,  219 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  11  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Transmitting  returns 

of  recruits.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jon 
athan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  Sep.,  14. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  307 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

SEP-  n  War  [Philadelphia].     Appointment  of  a  Judge 

Advocate;   engraving   for   cannon   for   Rocham- 
beau.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of   Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  309 
1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     ToGouverneurMor- 
SEP.  11                         ris    [Philadelphia].      Prisoners    subsistence    ac 
counts.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  311 
1782              Washington,  George.      [Newburgh.]     To  Robert  Morris 
SEP.  11                        [Philadelphia].      [Lt.]    Col.    [Richard]   Varick's 
demand    [for    money].     Draft.     1  p.     In   hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.     A.     VI,  pt.  II,  313 
1782              Livingston,  R[obert]  R.     Philadelphia.     To  George  Wash- 
SEP.  11                         ington  [Verplanck's  Point].     News  from  Europe; 
peace  negotiations.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  59,  97 
1782              Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 
SEP.  12                         ton  [Newburgh].     Commissioners  for   a   cartel; 
suspension   of   hostilities:  Indians  on   Northern 
frontier.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp.     In  hand 
writing  of  Hodijah  Baylies.     Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Sep. 
30.                                                   C.  C.     152,  10,  725 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP-  12  ton   [Verplanck's   Point].     Appointment   of   In 

spector  of  Contracts;  conference  on  settling  the 
accounts.  L.  S.  1  p.  Answered  Sep.  22.* 

59,  102 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [the  Secretary  at 

SEP.  13  War,  Philadelphia].     Lt.   Col.  [William  Smith] 

Livingston's  resignation;  inscription  for  cannon 

presented  to  Rochambeau;  passports  for  British 


614  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

officers.  Draft.  3pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman  and  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  315 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Proposed    [Pennsylvania] 

SEP.  13  expeditions  [against  Indians  towns  of  Sandusky 

and  Genesee].  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  En 
closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Sep.  17.  98,  158 

See  letter  of  Secretary  at  War  to  Congress,  1782,  Sept.  11.    C.  C.  149, 
1,  679. 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  14  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Retirement  of  Lieuts. 

[Francois]    Guilemat,    [Alexandre]    Ferriol  and 

[Pierre]  Boileau.     L.   S.  of   Benjamin  Lincoln. 

1  p.  98,  106 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  16  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Delay  of  Congress  in 

forwarding  powers  for  commissioners  for  settling 

a  cartel.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.     Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  18. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  33  9 

1782  Continental  Congress.     Commission  to  George  Washington 

SEP.  16  to  establish  a  general  cartel  for  the  exchange  of 

prisoners.  D.  S.  of  John  Hanson,  countersigned 
by  Charles  Thomson.  Seal  of  the  U.  S.  attached. 
1  p.  parchment.  57.5x41.3  cm.  Enclosed  in 
Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Sep.  17. 

98,  181 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Sir]  Guy  Carle- 

ton  [New  York].  Postponing  meeting  of  cartel 
commissioners.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1782,  Sep.  30.  C.  C.  152,  10,  729 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

War  [Philadelphia].  Disagreeable  situation  as  to 
negotiations  for  cartel ;  troops  being  sent  north 
by  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  321 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert]  Morris 

SEP.  16  [Philadelphia].     Postponed  meeting  of  Commis 

sioners  for  arranging  a  cartel ;  contractor's  re 
ceipts.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman  and  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  325 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  615 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Wash- 

SEP.  17  ington  [Verplanck's  Point]  Judge  Advocate  for 

army ;  general  cartel ;  recruiting  Lee's  Partizan 
Corps.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.     An 
swered  Sep.  24.*  98,  168 
1782              Continental  Congress,  Proceedings.    Election  of  Maj.  Rich- 
SEP.  18                       ard  Howell,  Judge  Advocate.     D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Washington. 

98,  175 

1782  Secretary   at   War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

SEP.  18  ington  [Verplanck's  Point].     Passports  to  enter 

New  York;   exchange  of   [Charles,]  Earl  Corn- 

wallis  and  other  matters  in  Congress.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.     Answered  Sep.  24.  * 

98,  171 

1782  Anonymous.     [Newburgh.]    To  [George  Washington,  New- 

SEP.  18  burgh].      Preparation      of      British     shipping; 

Charleston  garrison ;  rumored  evacuation  of  New 
York.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1782,  Sep.  22. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  739 

1782  Lytle,  Archibald.     [Ashley  Hill  ?  South  Carolina.  ]    To  [the 

SEP.  18  Board   of    War,    Philadelphia].     Treatment    re 

ceived  from  British  while  a  prisoner.     A.  L.  S. 
5  pp.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1782,  Nov.  22.  98,  303 
1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  Secretary  at 
SEP.  19                       War  [Philadelphia].     Magazine  at  Constitution 
Island.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.                     A.     VI,  pt.  II,  327 
1782              Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  Robert  R.  Living- 
SEP.  19                       ston  [Philadelphia].     News  from  Europe;  death 
of  Rockingham  and  change  in  British  ministry; 
military  intelligence.     Auto,  draft  signed.    2  pp. 

P.     II,  591 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  82. 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  19  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Arrangement  of  con 

tract  matters.     L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  Oct.  3.* 

59,  176 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  19  ton   [Verplanck's   Point].     Ezekiel   Cornell  ap 

pointed  Inspector  of  Contracts  for  the  army. 
L.  S.  1  p.  Answered  Oct.  3.*  59,  178 


616  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  19  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Notes  for  payment  of 

[Lt]  Col.   [Richard]  Varick.     L.   S.     1'p.     An 
swered  Oct.  3.*  59.  180 
1782              George  III.     Westminster.     Commission  to  Richard  Os- 
SEP.  21                        wald  to  treat  for  peace  with  Commissioners  of 
the  United   States  of  America.     Contemporary 
copy.     4  pp.     Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1782,  Dec.  25.  98,  207 
1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 
SEP.  22                         Congress   [Philadelphia].      Transmitting    intelli 
gence  from  New  York.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in  Con 
gress,  Sep.  26.                            A.     VI,  pt.  II.  329 
1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretaiy  at 
SEP.  22                        War  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  muster  rolls. 
Draft.     1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  331 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert]  Morris 

SEP.  22  [Philadelphia].      Appointment   of   [Brig.]    Gen. 

[Ezekiel]  Cornell  as  Inspector  of  Contracts;  lack 

of  instruction  from  Congress  as  to  cartel.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  333 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert  Morris, 

SEP-  22  Philadelphia],     Application  to  the  States;  change 

of  S}^stem  of  obtaining  supplies.     Draft  signed. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman  and 
Washington. 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.     10.  83. 

P.     II,  595 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

SEP.  23  War  [Philadelphia].     The  proposed  Pennsylvania 

expedition  against  the  savages.     Draft.     2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  335 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

SEP.  24  War  [Philadelphia].     Minor  matters;  Armand's 

Corps.     Draft.     2pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt,  II,  337 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  25  ton   [Verplanck's  Point].     Meaning  of   Morris's 

letters;  feeding  the  army;  lack  of   money;  tax- 
dodgers.     L.  S.     3  pp.     Answered  Oct.  3* 

55,  85 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  617 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  26  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Enemy's  condition  in 

Canada;  Indians.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress 
Sep.  30.  Referred  to  Boudinot,  Duane  and 
Williamson.  Reported  Oct.  11  and  acted  on  same 
da}'.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  339 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

SEP.  26  War   [Philadelphia].      Application   to   Sir   Guy 

Carleton  in  behalf  of  South  Carolina  inhabitants. 

Draft.      2    pp.      In    handwriting  of    Jonathan 

Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  343 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

SEP.  27  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Return  of  troops  from 

the  South;  abandonment  of  [Sandusky  and  Gene- 
see]  expeditions  against  Indians;  suggested  sta 
tion  of  troops  at  Lancaster,  York  and  other  places. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  Answered 
Oct.  3*  98,  173 

1782  T[rumbu]ll,  J[onathan,  jr.]     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secre- 

SEP.  27  tary  at  War  [Philadelphia].     Passports  for  per 

sons  to  go  into  New  York.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

1  p.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  345 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

SEP.  30  Congress   [Philadelphia].       Transmitting   corre 

spondence  with  Sir  Guy  Carleton.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read 
in  Congress,  Oct.  10.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  347 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

SEP.  30  War      [Philadelphia].       Transmitting     returns. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  349 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

SEP.  30  War   [Philadelphia].      Result   of   conference   of 

Commissioners  to  arrange  a  cartel;  exchange  of 

Cornwallis  and  his  military  family.     Draft.     3 

pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  351 

1782  Washington,    George.       Newburgh.      To    James    Duane 

£EP.  30  [Philadelphia].    -Delay  of  Congress  m  acting  in 

the  Huddy  and  Asgill  case.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

2  pp.  P      II,  603 

Printed.  Writings  oi  Wasnlngton  (Ford)  N.  Y      1891,  10.  »7. 


618  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  J[onathan]  Trum- 

SEP.  30  bull   [jr.,   Verplanck's   Point].      British   officers 

desiring-  to  go  into  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  of  Ben 
jamin  Lincoln.  1  p.  Answered  by  Washington 
Oct.  7.*  98,  176 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]    Wash- 

SEP.  30  ington    [Verplanck's     Point].       Capt.    [Charles] 

Asgill's  request;  British  officers  allowed  to  go 
into  New  York.  [Oct.  1.]  Appointment  of 
[Thomas]  Edwards  Judge  Advocate  in  room  of 
[Richard]  Howell.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 
2  pp.  Answered  Oct.  7.*  98,  177 

1782  Bayley,  Jacob.     Newbury  [New    Hampshire].     To   Gov. 

SEP-  30  [George]  Clinton  [Poughkeepsie].      Intelligence 

from  Canada;  intentions  of  British.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at 
War  to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  28.  98,  228 

1782  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Representation  of  New 

°CT-  !  Jersey  respecting  payment  of  troops  by  other 

states;  infringement  of  the  Confederation;  states' 

quotas  of  money.    D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.    1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  5. 

59,  256 

1782  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.     State  of   New   Jersey's 

OCT<  1  application  of  taxes  to  pay  of  troops;  system  of 

pay  of  Army  etc.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.     Enclosed  in 

Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  9. 

98,  182 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     Newburgh.     To  Robert  Morris. 

°CT-  2  Temper   and  disposition  of   the  army;  clothing 

from  Amsterdam.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  David  Humphreys.  P.  II,  613 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

°CT-  2  War  [Philadelphia].     Sufferings  and  distress  of 

the  army.     Draft.      5  pp.      In    handwriting  of 

David  Humphreys  and  Washington,       P.    II,  607 

Printed    Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N    Y.     1891,10,90 

1782  Continental     Congress,     Proceedings.       Appointment     of 

OCT.  2  Thomas  Edwards,  Judge  Advocate.     A.  D.  S.  of 

Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Secretary 

at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  5.  98,  203 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  619 

1782  Continental    Congress,    Order.      Copies    of    [Maj.]    Gen. 

OCT.  2  [Nathanael]  Greene's  letters  of  Aug.  28  and  29 

be  transmitted  to  the  Commander  in  chief.     Con- 
tsmporary  copy.     1  p.     Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  98,  18-i 
1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 
OCT.  3                         War  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  cop}-  of  letter 
to    Sir   Guy   Carleton    respecting    payment   for 
maintenance  of  British  prisoners.     Draft.     1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  355 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

OCT.  3  War  [Philadelphia],      Troops  ordered  from  the 

South;   irregularity  in  granting  passports  to  go 

into  New  York.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting 

of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.        A.     VI,  pt.  II,  357 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert]  Morris 

OCT.  3  [Philadelphia].     Army  contractors;    subsistence 

of  British  prisoners.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  361 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Cooperation  with  France 

OCT.  4  in  negotiating  peace.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in 
Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  9. 

98,  201 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  4  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Expediency  of  a  par 

tial  exchange  of  prisoners;  foreign  officers.  A. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln,  marked  "private." 
2  pp.  Answered  Oct.  7.*  98,  193 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  4  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].      Return   of   prisoners 

taken  at  Yorktown;  numbers  etc.  L.  S.  of  Ben 
jamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  Answered  Oct.  7.* 

98,  195 

[1782]  Prisoners,  British.     Statement  of  numbers  taken  at  York- 

[0(T-  41  town,   where   confined    etc.      A.    D.  of    Nathan 

Jones.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 

Washington.  1782,  Oct.  4.  98,  197 

[1782]  Prisoners,  British.     Account  as  by  return  of  Sep.  1781,  also 

[OCT.  4]  of  those  captured  at  Yorktown;  numbers,  where 

confined,  etc.     A.  D.  of  Nathan   Jones.     2  pp. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to   Washington, 

1782,  Oct.  4.  98,  199 


620  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Sullivan,  John.     Keene,  [New]  Hampshire.     To  Maj.  Gen. 

OCT.  4  [William   Alexander,]   Lord    Stirling  [Albany]. 

Intelligence  from  Canada  of  intentions  of  British. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Secre 
tary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  28. 

98,  227 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia].     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  5  ington    [Verplanck's    Point].     Transmitting   ap 

pointment  of  Judge  Advocate  Thomas  Edwards. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.          98,  202 
1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  5  ton   [Verplanck's  Point].      Transmitting  papers 

relating  to  payment  of  army.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Answered  Oct.  14.*  59,  254 

1782  [Morris,  Robert.]      [Philadelphia.]      To   the   Continental 

OCT-  5  Receivers  in  the  different  States.     State  evasion 

of  payment  of  taxes  into  the  U.  S.  Treasury; 
resolve  of  Congress  respecting  same.  Contem 
porary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to 
Washington  1782,  Oct.  5.  59,  257 

1782  [Morris,  Robert.]     [Philadelphia.]     Circular  to  Governors 

°CT-  5  of  the  States.     Resolve  of  Congress  calling  for 

means  with  which  to  pay  the  Army.  Contem 
porary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Wash 
ington,  1782,  Oct.  5.  59,  259 

1782  Washington,  George.     New  burgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

°CT-  7  War   [Philadelphia].     Troops   in    Virginia;    ex 

change  of  prisoners;  Capt.  [Charles]  Asgill's  case. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  36 

1782  Washington,   George.     [Newburgh.J     To  Robert  Morris 

OCT-  "  [Philadelphia].     Exchange  of  marine  prisoners. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 
bull,  jr.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  367 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Proclamation.     Appointing  Nov.  28 

OCT.  7  a  Jay  of  Thanksgiving.     D.  S.  of  John  Hanson, 

countersigned  by  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1782,  Oct.  11.  98,  239 

1782  Snyder,  Jeremiah.     Examination  of.     Report  of  situation 

OCT.  7  in  Canada,  British  expeditions  preparing  against 

Schenectady  and  Albany.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1782,  Oct.  28.  98,  226 


COKSESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  621 

1782  Secretary  at  War.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  8  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Transmitting  sketches 

of  posts  in  Canada.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lin 
coln.     1  p.     Answered  Oct.  14.*  98,  204 
1782              Continental  Congress,  Order.     Rank  of  Lt.  Cols.   [Eben- 
OCT.  9                         ezer]  Huntington  and  [Ebenezer]  Gray.     A.  D.  S. 
of  Benjamin  Lincoln.    1  p.    Enclosed  in  Secretary 
at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  10.         98,  206 
1782              Secretary  at  War.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 
OCT.  9                         ton  [Verplanck's   Point].      Letters  of   Sir  Guy 
Carleton;    permission   to   British   officers  to  go 
into  New  York.      L.   S.   of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 
1  p..    Answered  Oct.  14.*                             98,  207 
1782              Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To    [George]  Wash- 
OCT-  10                        ington    [Verplanck's    Point].      Cases    of    Capt. 
[Seth]  Phelps  and  Lt.  Cols.  [Ebenezer]  Hunting- 
ton    and  [Ebenezer]  Gray.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.     2  pp.     Answered  Oct.  14.*          98,  209 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

°CT-  14  War  [Philadelphia].     Intelligence  from   Canada 

and  minor  matters.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  369 
1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert]  Morris 
°CT- 14                       [Philadelphia].      Morris's     circular     letter     to 
States.     Draft.    1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.                                   A.     VI,  pt.  II,  371 
1782              Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 
OCT.  l-i                        ton  [Verplauck's  Point].     Partial  exchanges ;  case 
of  Capt.  [Charles]  Asgill.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.     2  pp.  98,  221 
1782              Lincoln,  B[enjamin].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 
°CT-  14                        ington    [Verplanck's  Point].     Sufferings  of  the 
army;  half -pay;  feeling  of  Congress;  taxation  to 
provide  funds;    application    of  officers  to  Con 
gress;    European  loans  to  pay  army;  delays  in 
Congressional  action.     A.  L.  S.     9  pp.       59,  314 
1782              Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]   Washing- 
°CT- 15                        ton   [Verplanck's    Point],     Inability    to    relieve 
distress  of  army;  debts  and  disputes;  his  strained 
credit.     L.  S.     1  p.                                         59,  329 
1782              Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Commission;    approval 
of  exchange  negotiations;    subsistence  accounts 
against  British  prisoners;  exchange;    chaplains, 


622  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

physicians   etc.      Contemporary    copy.      2    pp. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  98,  237 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  16  ton  [Verplanck's  Point].     Plan  to  obtain  money 

by  selling  bills  in  Havana;  secrecy;  peace  and 

war    as    fund    producers.     L.    S.      2    pp.     (In 

cipher.)  59,  343 

Translation  in  handwriting  of  Tencli  Tilghman,  59,  345. 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

OCT. 17  War  [Philadelphia].     Rank  dispute  and   return 

of   recruits.     Draft.     1  p.      In    handwriting   of 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  373 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert  Morris, 

OCT.  18  •  Philadelphia].     Expense  of  supplying  Marquis  de 

Vaudreuil  with  information.     Draft.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.    VI,  pt.  II,  377 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Retention  of  military  post 

OCT.  18  at     Wyoming     [Pennsylvania].      Contemporary 

copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Carleton. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 

1782,  Oct.  28.  98,  223 

1782  T[rumbull,]  J[onathan,  jr.]    [Newburgh.]    To  the  Secretary 

OCT.  18  at   War   [Philadelphia].     Transmitting   monthty 

return  of  the  Army.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  375 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

OCT.  22  War  [Philadelphia].    [Lt.  Col.  James]  McHenry's 

depreciated  pay.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Tench  Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  379 

1782  Sprout,  E  [benezer]  and  Others.     [Camp,  New  Windsor, 

[OCT.  23]  New  York],    To  [the  Secretary  at  War,  Philadel 

phia].  Rank  and  authority  of  Lieutenant- 
colonel's  Commandant;  injustice  suffered  etc. 
Contemporary  copy  of  original  signed  by  Sprout, 
Colvin  Smith,  Isaac  Sherman,  Jeremiah  Olney 
and  Thomas  Grosvenor.  2pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Joseph  Carleton.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at 
War  to  Washington,  1782,  Nov.  8.  98,  247 

1782  Warren,  Samuel.     [Ashely  Hills,  South  Carolina].     To  Lt. 

OCT.  24  Col.  [William]  Hamilton  [Charleston  ?]    Granting 

letter  of  service.  -  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Sec 
retary  at  War  to  Washington,  1783,  Feb.  12. 

92,  299 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  623 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  25  Congress  [Philadelphia],     British  fleet  ready  for 

sea;  evacuation  of  Charleston.     L.  S.     2  pp.     In 

handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in 

Congress,  Oct.  29.  C.  C.     152,  11,  1 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  25  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Letters   from    Comte 

de  Vergennes  pleading  for  Capt.  [Charles]  Asgill. 
Draft.  2pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  29.  Referred 
together  with  letter  of  Aug.  19  and  report  thereon 
to  Rutledge,  Osgood,  Montgomery,  Boudinot  and 
Duane.  Reported  and  acted  on  Nov.  7. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  38 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  361. 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

OCT.  25  War  [Philadelphia].     Baron  Steuben's  ideas  as  to 

number  of  officers  to  a  regiment.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  383 

1782  Anonymous.     Cadiz  [Spain].     To  —       —  ?     Siege  of  Gib- 

OCT.  25  raltar;  reenforcemeuts  of  British;  destruction  of 

Hudson  Bay  Company's  property  by  French. 
Contemporary  extract.  2pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1782,  Dec.  11. 

98,  282 

1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  25  ton  [Newburgh].     Liquidation  of  prisoners  ac 

counts;  exchanges.  Contemporar}"  copy.  4pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1T82,  Nov.  1.  C.  C.  152,  11,  25 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  541. 

[1782]  [Steuben,    Baron    von.]     [Newburgh.]     Arrangement    of 

[OCT.  25]  officers  to  a  regiment.     Draft.     2  pp.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  Secretary  at  War,  1782, 

Oct.  25.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  385 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  28  ton  [Newburgh].     Information  from  Canada  and 

minor  military  matters;  case  of  Capt.  [Charles] 
Asgill  under  debate;  servants  for  Adjutant 
General.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp. 
Answered  Nov.  6.*  98,  221 


624  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  La  Luzerne,  [Anne    Cesar,]  Chevalier   de.      Philadelphia. 

OCT.  28  To   [the    President   of    Congress,  Philadelphia], 

Reporting  existence  of  a  clandestine  trade  with 
British;  supplies  furnished  New  York  from 
Jersey.  Contemporary  translation.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Oct.  30.  98,  232 

1782  Continental      Congress,      President.        Philadelphia.        To 

OCT.  29  [George]    Washington    [Newburgh].     Acknowl 

edging  letters;  intelligence  from  Europe  and 
West  Indies.  L.  S.  of  John  Hanson.  1  p. 

98,  229 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  the   President  of 

OCT.  29  Congress    [Philadelphia],     State   of   the   Invalid 

Corps;  its  usefulness  and  expense;  investigation 

etc.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed   in 

Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782.  Nov.  7. 

98,  246 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  30  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Winter   quarters    for 

the  Army;  movements  of  enemy.     Draft.     2pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Read 

in  Congress,  Nov.  4.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  387 

1782  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Clandestine  trade   with 

OCT.  30  enemy.    D.  S.  of  George  Bond.    1  p.     Enclosed  in 

Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Oct.  30. 

98,  231 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To   Robert  Morris 

OcT-  31  [Philadelphia].      Contracts  for  provisioning  the 

army.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench 
Tilghman.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  389 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  31  ton    [Newburgh].     Clothing    and    blankets    for 

troops;  resolves  respecting  Quartermaster's  de 
partment.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  3  pp. 
Answered  Nov.  11.*  98,  235 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

Congress  [Philadelphia].  Transmitting  letter  of 
Sir  Guy  Carleton.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress, 
Nov.  8.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  393 

1782  Continental    Congress,    Secretary.       [Philadelphia.]       To 

[George]  Washington  [Newburgh].  Election  of 
Elias  Boudinot,  President.  L.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.  1  p.  98,  241 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  625 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  5  ton  [Newburgh].     Acknowledging  receipt  of  let 

ter.     L.  S.     1  p.  54,  352 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

Nov.  6  War  [Philadelphia].     The  company  at  Wyoming; 

illicit  trade  with  enemy;  clothing  etc.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt,  II,  395 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Capt.  [Charles]  Asgill  to  be 

Nov.  7  set  at  liberty.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 

1782,  Nov.  7.  98,  243 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  7  ton  [Newburgh].     Invalid  Regiment.     L.  S.  of 

Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.     Answered  Nov.  19.* 

98,  244 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Call  for  justice  on  mur- 

Nov.  8  derers  of  Capt.  [Joshua]  Huddy;  authorizing  re 

taliations.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Nathan  Jones.  Enclosed  in  Secretary 
at  War  to  Washington,  1782,  Nov.  11.  98,  248 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  8  ton  [Newburgh].    Letter  of  Lieutenant-colonels 

Commandant    before    Congress.      A.    L.    S.    of 

Benjamin   Lincoln,    marked     "private."     2  pp. 

Answered  Nov.  19.*  98,  246£ 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  9  ton  [Newburgh].     Information  of  flags  to  be  fur 

nished  by  British  to  South  Carolina  citizens. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  3  pp.  Answered 
Nov.  19.*  98,  249 

1782              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 
Nov.  11  War  [Philadelphia].     Blankets;  Col.  [Elias]  Day 

ton's  claim  to  promotion.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Tench  Tilghman.      A.     VI,  pt.  II,  399 
1782               Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash ing- 
Nov.  11  ton    [Newburgh].     Post  at  Wyoming  [Pennsyl 

vania];  retaliation  resolve;  report  of  committee 
on  complaints  of  army;  purchase  of  clothing  etc. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  3  pp.  Answered 
Nov.  19.*  98,  251 

1782              Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Pay  of  Geographers  and 
Nov.  12  assistants.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.    Ip.    En- 

28632— OG 40 


626  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

closed  in  Secretaiy  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Nov.  20.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  Nov.  27. 

98,  255 

1782  Osgood,    Christopher.     Providence    [Rhode    Island].      In- 

Nov.  !3  formation  of  Vermont  correspondence  with  the 

enemy;  account  of  letters  carried  etc.  Con 
temporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Tench  Tilghman.  Endorsed  by  Charles  Thom 
son:  "Nov.  25,  1782.  To  be  kept  secret.  Re 
ferred  to  Mr.  Osgood  Mr.  Carroll  Mr.  Rutledge 
Dec.  13,  1782  Injunction  of  secrecy  taken  off" 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  Nov.  19.  C.  C.  152,  11,  33 

1782  [Morris,  Robert.]     A  general  view  of  receipts  and  expendi- 

Nov.  18  tures  of  public  money  by  authority  of  the  Super 

intendent  of  Finance  to  Dec.  31,  1781.  Tabular 
statement  from  records  of  the  Registers  Office. 
Broadside.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Wash 
ington,  1782,  Apr.  7.  62,  243 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  19  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Vermont  matters;  sail 

ing  of  enemy's  fleet  from  New  York.  Draft. 
1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman.  Read 
in  Congress  Nov.  28.  Referred  to  Osgood,  Car 
roll  and  Rutledge.  Reported  Nov.  27. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  401 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretar}-  at 

Nov.  19  War    [Philadelphia].     Lieutenant-colonels    com 

mandant;  correspondence  with  Sir  Guy  Carleton. 
Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  403 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve     Retirement  of  officers,  rank, 

Nov.  19  pay  etc.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2pp.     En 

closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Nov.  20.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders  Nov.  26. 

98,  256 

Cf.  Resolves  of  Nov.  20  below. 

1782  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    [Newburgh.]   To  Sir  Guy  Carle- 

Nov.  20  ton  [New  York].     Liberation  of  Capt.  [Charles] 

AsgilJ;  punishment  of  murderers  [of  Huddy]. 
Draft  signed.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1782,  Dec.  16. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  45 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1891.  10,  106,  note. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  627 

1782              Washington,  George.  Newburgh.     To  [Benjamin]  Frank- 

Nov.  20                       lin  [Passy].  Recommending  [John]   Wheelock. 

Draft.     1  p.  In  handwriting  of   Tench  Tilgh- 

man.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  407 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Commissions  for  officers  to 

Nov.  20  fill  vacancies.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p. 

Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 

1782,    Nov.    20.      Published    in    Genl.    Orders, 

Nov.  29.  98,  258 

Cf.  Resolves  of  Nov.  20  below. 

[1782]  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Explanatory  of  resolves 

[Nov.  20]  of  Aug.  7,  1782;  retirement  of  officers;  filling  of 

vacancies;  pay  of  army  etc.  Contemporary  copy. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Nathan  Jones.  En 
closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Nov.  20.  98,  253 

Above  resolves  were  then  under  debate  and  in  forms  finally  passed 
are  to  be  found  in  the  Journals  of  Congress,  Nov.  19,  20  and  Dec.  2. 
The  explanatory  resolve  failed  of  passage. 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  20  ton  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  resolves;  minor 

matters.      L.   S.   of   Benjamin   Lincoln.      2  pp. 

Answered  Nov.  27.*  98,  259 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

Nov.  21  War  [Philadelphia].      Seizure  of  rum  by  Maj. 

Gen.  [Robert]  Howe  in  1780.  Draft.  1  p.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  405 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

Nov.  22  War    [Philadelphia].       Reforming    the    Invalid 

Corps.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Tench 

Tilghman.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  409 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

^ov-  22  ton  [Newburgh].     Col.  [Elias]  Dayton;  reception 

of  report  by  Congress;  resolve  respecting  retire 
ments;  case  of  Lt.  Col.  [Archibald]  Lytle.  L.  S. 
of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  4  pp.  98,  301 

1782  Turner,  George.     Philadelphia.     To  Robert  Morris  [Phila 

delphia].  Supply  of  fire-wood  for  American  pris 
oners  at  New  York;  plans  for  procuring  same; 
exchanges;  monetary  equivalent  proposed.  Con 
temporary  copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to 
Washington,  1782,  Nov.  30.  60,  212 


628  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

Nov.  27  War  [Philadelphia].     Half  pa}' for  officers;  cloth 

ing  for  British  prisoners;  repair  of  arms  etc. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 
man  and  David  Humphreys.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  -ill 

1782  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Nov.  27  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Correspond 

ence;  Vermont  matters.  A.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Bou- 
dinot.  3  pp.  Answered  Dec.  4.*  98,  262 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Ordering  arrest  of  Luke 

Nov.  27  Knolton  and  Samuel  Wells  of  the  New  Hamp 

shire  Grants.  A.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p. 
Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washing 
ton,  1782,  Nov.  27.  98,  261 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  27  ton  [Newburgh].     Lieutenant-colonels  Comman 

dant;  flags  for  South  Carolinians;  Invalid  Corps. 
L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln,  4  pp.  Answered 
Dec.  4.*  98,  266 

1782  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

Nov.  30  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Indications 

of  approaching  evacuation  of  Charleston.  L.  S. 
of  Elias  Boudinot.  3  pp.  Answered  Dec.  4.* 

98,  264 

1782  Adye,   Stephen    P.     New  York.      To   Maurice   Morgann 

Nov.  30  [New  York].     Report  on  further  investigation  of 

execution  of  [Capt.  Joshua]  Hudd}'.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 
ph  reys.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1782,  Dec.  16.  C.  C.  152,  11,  51 

1782  Morris,  Robert.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  30  [Newburgh].      Expense   incurred   at   request  of 

Chevalier  de  la  Luzerne.     L.  S.     1  p.    Answered 

Dec.  11.*  60,  205 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  30  [Newburgh].     Wood  for  use  of  marine  prisoners; 

sale   of   same   to   procure   clothing;    exchanges. 

L.  S.     2  pp.     Answered  Dec.  11.*  60,  209 

[1782]  Peace.     Preliminaries.     Fifth  and  Sixth  articles  of  the 

[Nov.  30]  Preliminaries   signed   at    Paris.      Contemporary 

copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Livingston  to  Wash 
ington,  1783,  Mar.  12.  62,  68 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  629 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  2  ton  [Newburgh].     Resolve  of  Congress,  explana 

tory  of  resolve  of  Aug.  7,  1782;  clothing,  coats 
and  shirts;  German  artificers.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 
Lincoln.  3  pp.  Answered  Dec.  11.*  98,  270 

1782  Greene,  Nathanael.       Ashley  Hills  [South  Carolina].     To 

DEC.  2  [the  Secretarj^  at  War,  Philadelphia],     Exchange 

of  prisoners;  situation  officers,  etc.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

92,  298 

1782  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.      Information    given    by 

DEC.  3  Christopher  Osgood  [respecting  matters  in  Ver 

mont].  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1782,  Dec.  11.  98,  273 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Officers'  rations  and  sub- 

DEC.  3  sistence  money;  subsistence  money  for  hospital 

officers.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  3pp.  En 
closed  in  Secretar}T  at  War  to  Washington,  1782, 
Dec.  4.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  Dec.  17. 

98,  274 

1782  Digby,  Robert.     New  York.     To  Robert  Morris  [Phila- 

DEC.  3  delphia].     Exchange  of  marine  prisoners;  balance 

in  favor  of  British.     Contemporary  copy.     3  pp. 

Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Washington,  1782,  Dec.  27. 

60,  399 

1782  Morris,  Robert.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

DEC.  3  [Newburgh].     Papers  respecting  marine  prison 

ers.     L.  S.     2  pp.     Answered  Dec.  11.*     60,  247 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  4  Congress,    Philadelphia].         Seizure    [of    Luke 

Knolton  and  Samuel  Wells];  British  at  Gibral 
tar.     L.  S.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker   and.  Tench    Tilghman.      Read   in    Con 
gress,  Dec.  10.  C.  C.     152, 11,  37 
1782              Washington,   George.      [Newburgh.]      To  the   Secretary 
DEC.  4                         at  War  [Philadelphia].     Promotion    matter;  In 
valid     corps    and    uniform.      Draft.     1    p.      In 
handwriting  of  Tench  Tilghman. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  415 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To    [George]    Wash- 

-  4  ington  [Newburgh].     Officers'  rations.     L.  S.  of 

Benjamin  Lincoln.     3  pp.     Answered  Dec.  11.* 

98,  276 


630  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

DEC.  4  ington  [Newburgh].     Resignation  of  [Lewis  R] 

Morris  from  army.     A.  L.  8.     2  pp.     Answered 

Dec.  10.*  60,  251 

1782  Continental   Congress,   Resolves.       The    New    Hampshire 

DEC.  5  Grants   [Vermont];    interposition   of    Congress; 

restitution  to  Timothy  Church  and  others;  exer 
cise  of  authority  in  the  district  etc.  Contem 
porary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1782,  Dec.  11.  98,  280 
1782  Anonymous.  Intelligence  of  destination  of  various  British 

DEC.  8  regiments  at   Charleston.     Contemporary  copy. 

1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Joseph  Carleton.  En 
closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1783, 
Jan.  22.  92,  302 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  R[obert]  R.  Liv- 

DEC.  10  ingston  [Philadelphia].     Minor  and  personal  mat 

ters.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benja 
min  Walker.  A.  VI,  pt.  II,  417 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretaiy  at 

DEC.  11  W7ar  [Philadelphia].       Subsistence    of    officers; 

troops  at  Wyoming.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  419 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert]  Morris 

DEC.  11  [Philadelphia].      Wood    for    marine    prisoners; 

exchanges;   contractors;     supplies  at  Wyoming. 

Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Tench  Tilgh- 

man.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  421 

1782  Continental    Congress,    President.         Philadelphia.         To 

DEC.  11  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Intelligence 

from  Charleston;  letter  and  resolves  for  Thomas 
Chittenden;     embarkation    of    British    at    New 
York.     L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.     2  pp.     98,  278 
1782  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  11  ton  [Newburgh].     Investigation  of  death  of  [Capt. 

Joshua]  Huddy;  release  of  Capt.  [Charles]  Asgill 
v     and  Capt.  [John]  Schaak.     Contemporary  copy. 
3   pp.     In   handwriting    of   David    Humphreys. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1782,  Dec.  16.  C.  C.     152,  11,  47 
1782              Tioguanda.     Niagara.     Speech  before  Brig.  Gen.  [Allan?] 
DEC.  11                        Maclean.     Complaints  of  murder  of  their  people 
and  burning  of  their  villages  by  the  Americans; 


WRITING   OF   MARTHA   WASHINGTON. 


1782 


1782 


1782  Washington,  (.»e.oT\i>-e.     >«V\vl» 

ins^stou  [Philadelphi 
tors.      Draft,      1   p. 
niin  Walker. 

1782  Washi::gtau.  rj«-orjro. 

\\  ar     Phi  ladelpnifl  i. 


writing  i  ;i'  Davkl  Humphreys. 

A. 


1782  Washington, 

I'K«  .  11  I'h 


Chittenden;     ninharkation  iii'itj-;!;    at 

York.     L.  S.  of  Elias  P>oiuiir!o:.     i'  pp.     98.  -j7> 

1782  Carleton.  [Sir]  Guy.      New  York-.     To  r<Jcor«rt.j  Wasliiiv- 

!*»•-  U  ton  [Nowbur^h  j.      InvestiL''aViun  of\l  ;tth  -ji'  |<  ';»pt. 

Joshua]  Ilnddy:  release  of  Capt.  [<  iut  ; 

nn<i  Capt.  [John|  S'-hiK.k.        <")iitriMpc;:i''y  :opy. 

,''    pp.      In   handwriting1   of    Ihvi<i      lunipliroys. 

Knclossed  in  Washington  tutlh-  President  .>!'  <  '•>;! 

jrress.  1782,  Dee.  l»i.  0.  C.     152,  i  i,  47 

1782  Tioguauda.     Niagara.     Speech  before  Bri^.(ren.  [Allan H 

1'f  •  'I  Maclean.     Complaints  of  murder  of  their  people 

and  burning  of  their  village--   !>y  th<-  Aira-ii-an.-: 


>     '"TiSZ     3/ 


i7  •     ^  '       0   ' 


>    <.-* t.-t/'-^-^ •  r •'      <  - 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  631 

> 

intention  to  dig  up  the  hatchet.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1783,  Apr.  -1. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  203 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Reimbursement  of  officers 

DEC-  13  for  horses  lost  in  service.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 

son.     1  p.     Transmitted  t'o  Washington.     98, 284 

[1782]  Greene,  Nathanael.     [Before  Charleston,  South  Carolina.] 

[DEC.  13]  To  [Brig.]  Gen.  [Anthony]  Wayne  [Before  Charles 

ton].  Approving  arrangements.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Wayne.  En 
closed  in  Wayne  to  Washington,  1783,  Nov.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  627 

1782  Wayne,  Anthony.     [Before  Charleston,  South  Carolina.] 

DEC.  13  To  Maj.  Gen.  [Nathanael]  Greene  [Before  Charles 

ton].  Evacuation  arrangements.  A.  L.  S.  1  p. 
Marked  by  Wayne:  "Copy."  Enclosed  in  Wayne 
to  Washington,  1783,  Nov.  1.  C.  C.  152,  11,  623 

1782  Wemyss,   J[ames].      [Charleston,    South    Carolina].      To 

DEC.  13  Morris   Simmons    [Charleston].     Evacuation   of 

Charleston;  proposition  to  prevent  plundering. 

Wayne,  Anthony.  Before  Charleston.  To  Simmons. 
British  propositions.  Contemporary  copies.  3 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Wayne.  Enclosed  in 
Wayne  to  Washington,  1783,  Nov.  1. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  619 

1782  Washington,  George.    Newburgh.    To  Joseph  Jones  [Phil- 

E>EC.  14  adelphia].     Address  of  Army  to  Congress;  tem 

per  of  officers;  civil  and  military  departments. 
Auto,  draft  signed.  3  pp.  P.  II,  661 

Printed.  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  117. 

1782  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

DEC-  16  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Correspondence  with 

Sir  Guy  Carleton.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting 

of  David  Humphreys.     Read  in  Congress,  Dec. 

23.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  425 

1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

DEC.  16  War  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  letter  of  Sir 

Guy  Carleton  respecting  prisoners.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  427 


632  LIBEAKY    OF    CONGKESS 

1782  Washington,    George.      Newburgh.     To    Robert    Morris 

DEC.  16  [Philadelphia].     Sir  Guy  Carleton's  statement  as 

to  condition  of  marine  prisoners.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  David  Humphrej^s. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  429 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  George  Washington 

DEC.  17  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  copy  of  system  for 

issuing  provisions  and  hospital  stores.  L.  S. 
1  p.  60,  317 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  17  ton  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  counterpart   of 

provision  contract.     L.  S.     1  p.  60,  319 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  18  ton  [Newburgh].      Receipt   of   papers;    post   at 

Wyoming  [Pennsylvania].  A.  L.  S.  of  WTilliam 
Jackson.  3  pp.  98,  285 

1782  [Morris,  Robert.]     [Philadelphia.]     To  [Rear]  Adml.  [Rob- 

DEC.  18  ert]  Digby  [New  York].     Exchange   of  marine 

prisoners;  proposition  advanced;  tire-wood.  Con 
temporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to 
Washington,  1782,  Dec.  27.  60,  401 

1782  Greene,  Nathanael.      [Charleston.]     To  the  President  of 

DEC.  19  Congress    [Philadelphia].       The    evacuation    of 

Charleston.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1783,  Jan.  16.  92,  318 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  19  ton  [Newburgh].     Ration  contract;  clause  dealing 

with  poor  quality  of  supplies;  power  of  inspect 
ors;     vinegar;     officers'    subsistence;     economy. 
L.  S.     3pp.     Answered,  1783,  Jan.  6.*      60,336 
1782  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  R[obert]  Morris 

DEC.  20  [Philadelphia].     Payment  for  engraving  cannon 

presented  to  Comte  de  Rochambeau.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  431 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  22  ton  [Newburgh].     Treatment  of  Brunswick  pris 

oners  at  Reading  [Penns}7lvania];  enlistment  in 
American  army.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Stoddert.  En 
dorsed:  "Copy  transmitted  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton." 

98,  286 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  633 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  23  ton  [Newburgh].     Receipt  of  papers;  supplies  for 

British  prisoners;  treatment  of  Germans;  com 
plaints  etc.  A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson.  4  pp. 

98,  289 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Newburgh.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC-  23  ton  [Newburgh].     Recruiting  of  infantry  in  Vir 

ginia;  artiller}*  and  cavalry  service.  L.  S.  of 
Benjamin  Lincoln.  2  pp.  98,  291 

1782  [Washington,  George.]     Newburgh.     To  the  Secretary  at 

DEC-  24  War  [Philadelphia].    Recruiting  New  Hampshire 

and  New  Jerse}T  regiments;  reduction  of  corps. 

Auto,    draft,    partly    in    handwriting   of    David 

Humphreys.     2  pp.  A.     VI,  pt.  II,  433 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Ownership  of  property, 

recaptured  on  land;  case  submitted  by  Maj.  Gen. 
[Nathanael]  Greene;  franking  privilege.  Con 
temporary  cop3r,  attested  by  William  Jackson. 
4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1782,  Dec.  28.  98,  315 

1782  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.    Expresses.    Contemporary 

copy,  attested  by  William  Jackson.  1  p.  Trans 
mitted  to  Washington.  98,  294 

1782  Washington,   George.     Newburgh.     To   R[obert]   Morris 

DBC-25  [Philadelphia].    Scarcity  of  forage.    Draft.    2pp. 

In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VI,  pt.  II,  435 

1782  Continental     Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

•DEC- 25  [George]     Washington     [Newburgh].      Britain's 

acknowledgement  of  independence  of  United 
States  in  form  of  [Richard]  Oswald's  commission; 
intelligence  from  Holland;  aid  to  Rev.  [James] 
CaldwelFs  children.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot. 
3  pp.  Answered,  1783,  Jan.  8.*  98,  295 

1782  M[orris],  R[obert].      [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

£>EC-  26  ington    [Newburgh].     Transmitting    bill   of   ex 

change;  subsistence  notes  for  use  of  Washing 
ton's  family.  Letter-book  copy.  Morris.  E,  14 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

DEC-  2"  [Poughkeepsie].     [Rear]  Adml.  [Robert]  Digby's 

letter  and  answer;  approval  of  Congress.     L.  S. 

1  p.  60,  397 


634  LIBRAEY   OF    CONGRESS 

1782  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

DEC.  -8  ton  [Newburgh].     Franking  privilege  to  certain 

staff  officers;  provision  return  [forms].     A.  L.  S. 

of  William  Jackson.     2  pp.  98,  311 

1782  Chittenden,  Thomas.     Bennington.    Vermont.    Certificate 

DEC.  28  of  receipt  of  Act  of  Congress  of  Dec.  5,  1782. 

D.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1783,  Jan.  7. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  57 

1782  Continental   Congress,    Resolves.     Suspension   of   part  of 

DEC-  31  resolution   of   Aug.    7    [1782]   relating   to   New 

Hampshire,  Rhode  Island,  New  Jersey  and  Penn 
sylvania  troops;  Brig.  Gen.  [Edward]  Hand's 
continuance  as  Adjutant  General.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Transmitted  to  Wash 
ington.  98,  313 

1782  Digby,  Robert.     H.  M.  S.  Chatham.,  off  New  York.    Pass- 

DEC-  31  port  for  sloop   Three  Brothers.     Contemporary 

copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1783,  Feb.  26. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  91 

1782  Digby,  Robert.    [H.  M.  S.  Chatham,  off  New  York.]    Pass- 

DEC-  31  port  to  Jacob  Corn  well,  master  of  sloop  Three 

Brothers.     Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed 

in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress  1783, 

Feb.  26.  C.  C.     152,  11,  95 

1782  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 
DEC- 31  ton  [Newburgh].     Payment  for  engraving  cannon 

[presented  to  Comte  de  Rochambeau].    L.  S.     1  p. 

60,  416 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Asst.  Secre- 
JAX-  3  tary  at  War  [Philadelphia].      Post   office;   com 
plaints  of  officers  at  derangement.     Draft.     1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  David  Humphrej's.    A.    VII,  1 

1783  W[alker,]  B[enjamin.]     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Asst.  Secre- 

JAN~-  4  tary  at  War  [Philadelphia],     Complaint  of  Capt. 

Segord.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.      A.     VII,  3 

Dated  in  error  1782. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  R[obert]  Morris 

JAN-  6  [Philadelphia].     Marine  prisoners;    necessity  of 

a  commissary.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwritting 

of  David  Humphreys.  A.     VII,  5 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  635 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

JAN.  6  ton  [Newburgh].     Settlement  of  land  dispute  be 

tween  Pennsylvania  and  Connecticut;  clothing; 
Armand's  corps  at  York  [Pennsylvania].  A.  L. 
S.  of  William  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy.  3  pp. 
Answered  Jan.  12.*  92,  119 

1783  Moylan,  John.      Philadelphia.      To   [Secretary   at   War, 

JAN.  6  Philadelphia].      Clothing   for    Northern   Army. 

Contemporar}T  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Secre 
tary  at  War  to  Washington,  1783,  Jan.  6. 

92,  118 

1783  Washington,  George.      Newburgh.     To    Elias    Boudinot 

JAN.  7  [Philadelphia].     Subscription  toward  support  of 

Rev.  [James]  Caldwell's  children.  Auto,  draft 
signed.  1  p.  P.  Ill,  1 

1783  Macomber,  Ebenezer.     Saratoga   [New  York].     To  Maj. 

JAN.  7  Gen.    [William  Alexander,]    Lord  Stirling   [Al- 

ban}T].  Report  of  attempted  seizure  of  Luke 
Knowlton  and  Solomon  Wells.  Contemporary 
copy.  -i  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1783,  Jan.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  63 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Promotion  of  Cols.  John 

JAN.  7  Greaton,    Rufus    Putnam,    and    Elias    Dayton. 

D.  S.  of  George  Bond.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Sec 
retary  at  War  to  Washington,  1783,  Jan.  8. 

92,  121 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

JAN.  8  Congress  [Philadelphia].     [Thomas]  Chittenden's 

certificate;  negotiations  in  Europe.     L.  S.     2pp. 

In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.     Read  in 

Congress,  Jan.  15.  C.  C.     152,  11,  53 

Draft,  A.  VII,  9,  is  dated  Jan.  7. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretar}^  at 

JAN.  8  War,    [Philadelphia].       Servants     for     officers. 

Draft.      1    p.       In    handwriting    of    Benjamin 

Walker.  A.     VII,  13 

Dated  in  error,  1782. 

1783  Washington,   George.      Newburgh.      To   Robert   Morris 

JAN.  8  [Philadelphia],     Purchase    of   land  in   Virginia; 

money  for  secret  service;  ration  for  women;  con 
tractors.  Auto,  draft  signed.  3  pp.  P.  Ill,  3 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford).    1891.    10,126. 


636  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Newburgh.     To  Robert  R.  Liv- 

JAN-  8  ingston    [Philadelphia].      Continuance    of    war; 

change  of  ministry  in  Great  Britain;  concessions; 

treaty  with  Holland;  impost  in  Virginia;  Thomas 

Jefferson.    Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp.     P.     Ill,  7 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]    Wash- 

JAX-  8  ington      [Newburgh].     Transmitting      resolves. 

A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy.     1  p. 

Answered  Jan.  29*  92,  122 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  Asst.   Secre- 

JAN-  12  tary  at  War  [Philadelphia].     Shirts  for   army. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 
phreys.  A.  VII,  15 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

JAN-  15  ington    [Newburgh].      Subsistence    money    for 

cavahy  officers;  retirement  of  Brig.  Gen.  O[tho] 
H[olland]  Williams.  A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jack 
son,  Asst.  Secy.  3  pp.  Answered  Jan.  29.* 

92,  126 

1783  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.      To 

JAX-  16  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].    Donation  for 

Rev.  [James]  Caldwell's  children;  evacuation  of 

Charleston.     L.    S.    of   Elias   Boudinot.     2   pp. 

Answered  Jan.  20.*  92,  319 

1783  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JAX-  16  [George]    Washington    [Newburgh].      [Thomas] 

Chittenden's  receipt  for  papers;    evacuation  of 

Charleston.     Letter-book  copy.        C.  C.     16,  172 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Retirement  of  Brig.  Gen. 

JAN. 16  O[tho]  H[olland]  Williams.     Contemporary  cop}^, 

attested  by  William  Jackson.     1  p.     Transmitted 

to  Washington.  92,  128 

1783  Washington,  George.      Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

JAN-  20  Congress  [Philadelphia],    Death  of  Lord  Stirling; 

attempt  to  secure  Luke  Knowlton  and  Solomon 

Wells.     Draft.     3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  David 

Humphreys.     Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  27. 

A.     VII,  19 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

[NewburghJ.  Letter  to  the  Paymaster  General 
[John  Pierce]  and  method  of  payment  for  sup 
plies.  L.  S.  1  p.  Answered  Jan.  29*  61,  94 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  637 

1783  [Morris,    Robert,]       [Philadelphia.]       To    [John    Pierce, 

JAN.  20  Philadelphia].     Pay  of  Southern  army;  subsist 

ence  accounts  of  officers;  month's  advance  pay 
and  payment  to  privates:  instructions.  Con 
temporary  copy.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to 
Washington,  1783,  Jan.  20.  61,  96 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

JAN-  -1  [Newburgh].     Commissary  of  marine  prisoners; 

money  for  secret  service;  additional  ration  for 
women  and  children.  L.  S.  3  pp.  61,  104 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  R[obert]  Morris 

JAN.  22  [Philadelphia].      [Lt.]    Col.    [Richard]   Varick's 

work.       Draft.      2      pp.      In     handwriting     of 

Benjamin  Walker.  A.     VII,  17 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Was hing- 

JAN.  22  ton  [Newburgh].     Shirts;  clothing  for  Southern 

Army;  exchange  of  prisoners  and  retention  of 

troops  in  South;  minor  military  matters.     A.  L. 

S.    of    William    Jackson,    Asst.     Secy.     7    pp. 

Answered  Jan.  29.*  92,  303 

1783  Morris,   Robert.      [Philadelphia.]     To  [the  President  of 

JAN.  24  Congress,  Philadelphia].      Resignation  and  rea 

sons  for  same.  Contemporary  cop}'.  3  pp. 
Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Washington,  1783,  Feb.  27. 

61,  351 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Grand  Committee.     Report  on  Me- 

JAN.  25  morial  of  Army  respecting  arrearages  of  pa}-; 

commutation  of  half  pay;  settlement  of  deficiency 
in  ration  accounts.  Contemporary  copy,  attested 
by  Edward  Hand.  3pp.  Addressed  to:  "Col. 
Humphreys  A.  D.  C.  to  the  Commr.  in  Chief' 
Endorsed:  "referred  to  the  Financier  to  take 
order."  "published  in  Genl.  Orders"  [Mar.  13.] 

92,  135 

1783  Secretary   at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

JAN-  27  ington.     [Newburgh.]     Blankets   from  a  wreck 

on  the  Delaware  coast;  shirts.  A.  L.  S.  of  Wil 
liam  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy.  2  pp.  Answered 
Feb.  5*  92, 129 

1783  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     On  death  of  Maj.    Gen. 

JAX-  28  [William  Alexander,]  Lord  Stirling.     D.  S.    of 

Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President 
of  Congress  to  Washington,  1783,  Jan.  29. 

92,  131 


638 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

•TAX-  28  ton  [Newburgh].    Notes  for  payment  to  [Lt.  ]  Col. 

[Richard]    Varick.      L.    S.      1     p.      Answered 

Feb.  4*  61,  6 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  [the  Asst.  Secre- 

JAN"-  29  tary  at  War,  Philadelphia].     Letters  to  be  for 

warded.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Ben 
jamin  Walker.  A.  VII,  23 

1783  Washington],  G[eorge].     Newburgh.     To  [Robert   Mor 

ris,  Philadelphia].  New  ration  regulation  re 
specting  women;  embezzlement  through  Asst. 
Commissaiy  of  Marine  Prisoners  at  Dobbs 
Ferry.  Auto,  draft  signed.  3  pp.  P.  Ill,  35 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To   R[obert]    Morris 

JAX-  29  [Philadelphia].     Circulation   of    proposed   notes 

among  the  contractors.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  A.  VII,  25 

1783  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

JAN-  29  [George]   Washington   [Newburgh].     Death  and 

character  of  Lord  Stirling;  Vermont  matters  [and 

Jonathan  Arnold].     L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.     3 

pp.  92,  133 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

JAX-  30  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Preparations  for  next 

campaign;  prospect  of  peace;  finances  etc.  A. 
L.  S.  5  pp.  Read  in  Congress,  Feb.  11.  Re 
ferred  to  Hamilton,  Peters,  Bland,  Rutledge  and 
Mifflin.  "The  returns  as  well  as  the  contents  of 
the  letter  to  be  kept  secret."  C.  C.  152,  11,  67 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  146. 

1783  [Morris,  Robert.]     A  state  of  the  receipts  and  expendi- 

JAN-  31  tures  of  public  money  upon  warrants  from  the 

Superintendent  of  Finance  from  Jan.  1,  1782  to 
Jan.  1,  1783.  Tabular  statement  from  records 
of  the  Register's  Office.  Broadside.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Morris  to  Washington,  1783,  Apr.  7. 

62,  244 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

•F EB-  3  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Preparations  for  future 

operations.     Draft.     8  pp.     In   handwriting   of 

David  Humphreys.  A.     VII,  27 

Dated:  Jany.  30;  redated  and  endorsed  by  Varick.    Feb.  3. 
Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  146. 


COKRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  639 

1783  Washington,  George.  [Newburgh.]  To  [Robert]  Morris 

FEB.  4  [Philadelphia].  Money  for  [Lt]  Col.  [Richard] 

Varick;  distress  of  marine  prisoners  for  subsist 
ence.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker.  A.  VII,  35 

1783  Washington,  George.  Newburgh.  To  Jonathan  Arnold 

FEB.  4  [Philadelphia],  Capt.  [Ebenezer]  McComber's 

report  [Arnold's  complicity  in  Vermont  affairs]. 
Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 
phreys.  A.  VII,  37 

A  copy  by  Benjamin  Walker  of  McComber's  report  to  Lord  Stirling, 
1783,  Jan.  7,  is  in  C.  C.  152,  11,  63. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [the  Secretar}^  at 

FEB.  5  War,  Philadelphia].     Appointment  of  a  brigadier 

for  the  state  of  Connecticut;  troops  in  the  south. 

Draft.      2   pp.       In    handwriting   of    Benjamin 

WTalker.  A.     VII,  39 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  5  ton  [Newburgh].     Forwarding  of  letters.     A.  L. 

S.  of  William  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy.     1  p.     92, 137 
1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  5  ton  [Newburgh].     Extra  rations  for  women:  dis 

claimer  of  interference.     L.  S.     2  pp.       61,  200 

1783  Duane,  James.    Kingston  [New  York].    To  [George  Wash- 

FEB.  8  ington,  Newburgh].     Introducing  Arent  Schuy- 

ler;  New  York's  compliance  with  requisitions  of 
Congress.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  61,  232 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Newburgh.     To  the  President 

FEB.  11  of    Congress    [Philadelphia].       Printed    remon 

strance  of  Vermont  against  resolution  of  Congress 
of  Dec.  5,  1782.  Auto,  draft  signed.  1  p.  Re 
ferred  to  Carroll,  Gorham,  A.  Lee,  Gilman  and 
Wolcott,  Feb.  17.  Committee  renewed  as  Car 
roll,  Gorham,  Lee,  White  and  Mercer,  which 
reported  May  26  on  the  general  affairs  of 
Vermont.  A.  VII,  41 

1783  Washington,  George.    Newburgh.    To  Joseph  Jones  [Phil- 

FEB.  11  adelphia].      Vermont  affairs;    dependence  to  be 

placed  on  the  army.     Auto,  draft  signed.     3  pp. 

P.     Ill,  43 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  153. 

1783  Arnold,  Jonathan.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  11  ton   [Newburgh].      Attack   upon   his   character; 

Capt.  [Ebenezer]  McComber;  letters  sent  to  Ver 
mont.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Answered  Mar.  5.  * 

61,  250 


640  LIBRAE!"    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Arnold,  Jonathan.     Philadelphia.     Questions  to  be  put  to 

FEB.  11  Capt.  Ebenezer  McComber  relative  to  his  report 

implicating  Arnold  in  Vermont  affairs.     A.  D.  8. 

1  p.     Enclosed  in  Arnold  to  Washington,   1783, 

Feb.  11.  61,  252 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]  Wash- 

FEB.  12  ington  [Newburgh].     Arrangement  of  officers  of 

2d.  Pennsylvania    regiment;  Lit.  Col.   [William] 

Hamilton's  case.     A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson, 

Asst.  Secy.     2  pp.  92,  300 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    Queries  submitted  to 

FEB.  17  the  Secretary  of  War  with  the  answers  thereto. 

Reduction    of   regiments;    supplies    and    minor 

matters.      Draft.     3    pp.      In    handwriting    of 

Benjamin  Walker.     Signed  by  Lincoln. 

A.     VII,  -±3 

1783  [Haldimand,  Frederick.]     [Quebec.]     To  [Sir  Guy  Carle- 

FKB.  17  ton,  New  York].     Outrages  by  Americans  against 

the  Six  Nations;  retaliatory  measures.  [Extract 
of  letter.]  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1783,  Apr.  4.  C.  C.  152, 11,  207 
1783  Morris,  Robert.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  17  ton     [Newburgh].       Provisions    for    prisoners. 

L.  S.     2  pp.  61,  275 

1783  Secretary   at   War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

FEB.  19  ington     [Newburgh].       Transmitting    contracts. 

A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy.     1  p. 

92,  139 

1783  Willett,   Marinus.      Fort    Herkimer     [New   York].      To 

FEB.  19  [George]  Washington    [Newburgh].     Report  of 

Oswego  expedition;  causes  of  failure  etc.     Con 
temporary    copy.      8    pp.     In    handwriting    of 
.Benjamin  Walker.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Feb.  26. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  79 

1783  Continental    Congress,    Resolve.     Washington's  letter   of 

FEB.  20  Jan.   30;  plan  of  campaign  suggested;  progress 

of  peace  negotiations.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson. 

1   p.     Enclosed   in   Livingston   to  Washington, 

1783,  Feb.  26.  61,  292 

A  second  D.  S.  of  above  resolve,  61,294,  was  enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1783,  Feb.  26. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF    GEOKGE   WASHINGTON  641 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Additional  pay  for  Line 

FEB.  21  officers  serving-  on  the  Staff.     D.  S.  of  George 

Bond.    1  p.     Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  Mar.  17. 

92,  141 

1783  Tallmadge,     Benjamin.      Greenfield    [Connecticut].      To 

FEB.  21  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Account  of 

taking  of  British  armed  vessel  in  the  Sound. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Feb. 
26.  C.  C.  152, 11,  87 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  Secretary  at 

FEB.  24  War  [Philadelphia].     Need  of  overalls  and  shirts. 

Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker.  A.  VII,  47 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  [Robert  Morris, 

FEB.  25  Philadelphia].    Inspector  for  beef.    Draft.    2  pp. 

In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys  and  Wash 
ington.  A.     VII,  49 
1783              Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 
FEB.  26                        Congress  [Philadelphia].     Failure  of  the  Oswego 
expedition;  Maj.  [Benjamin]  Tallmadge's  success; 
suppression  of  illicit  trade  with  enemy.     Draft. 
4   pp.     In   handwriting   of   David    Humphreys. 
Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  3.                    A.     VII,  51 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    10,  159. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

FEB.  26  War  [Philadelphia].    Maj.  Villefranche's  claim  to 

promotion.      Draft.      1  p.      In  handwriting  of 

David  Humphreys.  A.     VII,  55 

1783  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

FEB.  26  [George]   Washington  [Newburgh].     Resolve  of 

Congress  on  his  proposals  for  ensuing  campaign; 
news  of  peace  negotiations.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Bou- 
dinot.  2  pp.  61,  332 

1783  Secretary  at  War.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  26  ton  [Newburgh].    Transmitting  resolve;  blankets. 

A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy.  1  p. 
Answered  Mar.  11.*  92,  142 

1783  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

FEB.  26  ington  [Newburgh].     Condition   of  peace  nego 

tiations;  attitude  of  Great  Britain.  A.  L.  S. 
4  pp.  61,  344 

28632—00 41 


642  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1783  [Morris,  Robert]      [Philadelphia.]     To  the  President  of 

FEB.  26  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Injunction  of  secrecy 

in  order  of  Jan.  24;  appointment  of  a  successor. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Morris 

to  Washington,  1783,  Feb.  27.  61,  351 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

FEB.  27  ton  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  letters;  relief  of 

the  army;  justice  of  its  claims,  etc.     L.  S.     3  pp. 

Answered  Mar.  8.*  61,  349 

1783  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.      To  [George  Washington, 

FEB.  27  Newburgh].       Impost    dut}T    decided    upon    by 

Congress;    measures  considering  for  raising  of 

revenue;    claims  of  the  army  and  other  public 

creditors;  feeling  in  the  army;  rumors  of  trouble; 

case  of  Vermont;  her  attitude  and  manoeuvers; 

prospects  of  peace.     A.  L.  S.     7  pp.          61,  355 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

MAR.  l  ton  [Newburgh].     Arrangement  of  the  Virginia 

Line;  clothes  and  standards.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin 

Lincoln.     Answered  Mar.  11.*  92,  144 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  3  ington  [Newburgh].     Clothing  supply.     L.  S.  of 

Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.     Answered  Mar.    11.* 

92,  145 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAR.  3  ton  [NewburghJ.     Contract  system  and  Inspector 

ship;  settlement  of  conflict  of  contracts.  L.  S. 
7  pp.  Answered  Mar.  12.*  62,  14 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    Newburgh.    To  Alexander  Ham- 

MAR.  4  jiton  [Philadelphia].     With-holdlng   of  informa 

tion  by  Congress;  non-payment  of  taxes;  danger 
from  the  army,  its  claims  etc.;  adjournment  of 
Congress.  Auto,  draft  signed.  4  pp. 

P.     Ill,  73 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  163. 

1783  Lincoln,  B[enjamin].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  4      t  ington  [Newburgh].     Promotion  of   Maj.  Ville- 

franche;  station  for  Armand's  Corps.  A.  L.  S. 
3  pp.  Answered  Mar.  11.*  92,  146 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  Jonathan  Arnold 

.  5  [Philadelphia].     Capl.     [Ebenezer]    McComber's 

replies.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benja 
min  Walker.  A.  VII,  57 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  643 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

MAR.  7  Congress    [Philadelphia].     Recommending    Col. 

Armand  to  Congress.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Mar.  11.  Referred  to  Bland,  Hamilton 
and  Peters.  Reported  Mar.  18.  A.  VII,  61. 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  391. 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

MAR.  7  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Claim  to  promotion  of 

Maj.  Villefranche  and  Capt.  L?Enfant.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VII,  59 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To   Robert   Morris 

MAR.  8  [Philadelphia].     His  retirement  as  Superintend 

ent  of  Finance.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VII,  63 

1783  Secretary   at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To   [George]   Wash- 

MAR.  8  ington  [Newburgh].     Delaware  troops;  instruc 

tion  of  officers  from  the  different  states.     L.  S. 

2  pp.     Answered  Mar.  19.*  92,  148 
1783              Washington,    George.     Newburgh.     To   Robert  R.    Liv- 

^IAR-  10  ingston  [Philadelphia].     Receipt  of  intelligence; 

peace  negotiations.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

P.     Ill,  79 

[1783]  Anonymous.    [Newburgh.]    Notification  calling  for  a  meet- 

[MAR.  10]  ing  of  General  and  Field  Officers  of  the  Arm}r. 

Contemporary  copy.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Enclosed  in  Washington 

to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Mar.  12. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  109 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,555. 

[1783]  Anonymous.     [Newburgh.]     Address  to  the  Officers  of  the 

[MAR.  10]  Army.     Their  grievances  and  redress  of  same. 

Contemporary  copy.     5  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Benjamin  Walker.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to 

the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Mar.  12. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  111 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  555. 

1783  W[alker,J  B[en]amin].     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAR.  10  War    [Philadelphia].      Rations    for    Canadians. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     3  pp.  A.     VII,  69 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAR.  11  War  [Philadelphia].     Clothing;   expense  of  Ar- 

mand's  horse.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VII,  65 


644  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Washington,  George.    Newburgh.    General  Orders.    Dis- 

MAR.  11  approbation    of   projected   meeting;    appointing 

Mar.  15  for  meeting  of  officers.  Extract  from 
Genl.  Orders.  D.  S.  Edward  Hand's.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  Mar.  12.  C.  C.  152,  11,  117 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,558. 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

MAR.  12  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Anonymous  addresses 

to  the  army.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
David  Humphreys.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  17. 
Referred  to  Gilman,  Dyer,  Clark,  Rutledge,  and 
Mercer  [who  were  discharged  Mar.  22  and  letter 
together  with  one  of  Mar.  18  referred  to  Osgood, 
Bland,  Hamilton,  Wolcott  and  Peters.  Reported 
Apr.  1].  A.  VII,  67 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  1GS. 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    Newburgh.    To  Alexander  Ham- 

MAR.  12  ilton   [Philadelphia].     Feeling  in  the  army;  the 

anonymous  [Newburgh]  addresses;  the  situation. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     4  pp.  P.     Ill,  85 

This  letter  is  the  same  in  substance  as  the  one  to  Joseph  Jones,  of 
this  date,  many  sentences  being  identical. 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].      Newburgh.     to   Joseph   Jones 

MAR.  12  [Philadelphia].       Spirit    abroad    in    the    army; 

rumors  etc.;    action  of   officers  [Newburgh  ad 

dresses];    settlement   of   accounts.     Auto,   draft 

signed.     3  pp.  P.     Ill,  81 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.     10,  174. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  R[obert]  Morris 

MAR.  12  [Philadelphia].     Introducing  Daniel  Parker;  pro 

posal  for  paying  army  in  merchandize.  Draft. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VII,  73 

1783  Continental      Congress,      President.       Philadelphia.       To 

MAR.  12  [George]    Washington   [Newburgh].      Substance 

of  the  Definitive  Treaty  of  Peace.  L.  S.  of 
Elias  Boudinot.  3  pp.  Answered  Mar.  19.* 

92,  HO 

[1783]  Anonymous.     [Newburgh.]     Address  to  the  Officers  of  the 

[MAR.  12]  Army.     Intention    of    former   address;    General 

Order  from  the  Commander-in-chief;  coming 
meeting.  Contemporary  copy.  5  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 
Mar,  12.  C.  C.  152,  11,  lift 

Printed.  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.     1835.     8,  558. 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  645 

1783  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  12  ington   [Newburgh].     Brief   of    articles   of    the 

Preliminary  treaty  of  Peace;  French  negotia 
tions;  withdrawal  of  British  troops  from  America, 
L.  S.  3  pp.  62,  66 

1783  Lee,    A[rthur].     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAR.  13  [Newburgh].     Prospects  of  peace;  negotiations; 

refugee  outrages;  secrecy.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp. 

62,  76 
1783  Washington,  George.     Address  to  Officers.     See  following 

MAR.  15  entry. 

1783  Continental    Army,    Officers.     [Newburgh.]     Proceedings 

MAR.  15  of    meeting.     Address    of    the    Commander-in- 

Chief  on  the  anonymous  papers;  resolves  adopted. 
Contemporary  copy.  16  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Mar.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  137 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington   (Sparks)    Boston.    1835.     8,    560. 
Washington's  address  printed  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.     10,  170. 

1783  [Laurens,  Henry.]     London.     To  the  President   of   Con- 

MAR.  15  gress    [Philadelphia].     Change   of    Ministry    in 

England;  trade  bills  in  Parliament;  attitude  of 
the  First  Lord  of  the  Treasury  [William,  Earl  of 
Shelburne]  towards  America.  Contemporary  ex 
tracts.  Enclosed  in  Boudinot  to  Washington, 
1783,  June  9.  63,  203 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

^IAR-  16  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Result  of  meeting  of 

officers.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  20. 

A.     VII,  77 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  3%. 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

MAR.  18  Congress    [Philadelphia].     Meeting    of    officers; 

grievances  of  the  army.  Draft.  8  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.  Read  in 
Congress,  Mar.  22.  Referred  to  Osgood,  Bland, 
Hamilton,  Wolcott  and  Peters.  Reported  Apr. 
1  on  above  and  also  on  a  letter  of  Mar.  12. 

A.     VII,  79 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891     10,  178. 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Newburgh.     To  Joseph  Jones 

MAR.  18  [Philadelphia].     Forbearance  of   army;   liquida 

tion  of  accounts;  dangers  etc.  Auto,  draft 
signed.  3  pp.  P.  Ill,  89 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  182. 


646  LIBRARY   OF   CONGRESS 

1783  Continental    Congress,    Order.     Settlement   of   Army   ac- 

MAR.  18  counts.      D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washing-ton,  1783, 
Mar.  19.  Published  in  Genl.  Orders  Mar.  25. 

92,  151 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

MAR.  19  Congress    [Philadelphia].     Prospects   of    peace. 

Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum- 

bull,  jr.     Read  in  Congress,  Mar.  24.    A.    VII,  87 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1895.    10,  184. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

MAR.  19  War  [Philadelphia].     Arrangement  of  officers  of 

the  Delaware  battalion;  discipline.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A'.     VII,  89 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  Robert  R.  Living- 

MAR.  19  ston   [Philadelphia],     Peace    negotiations;   illicit 

trade    with   enemy;    recent    disorder    in   arm}'. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp.  P.     Ill,  97 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  187. 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Newburgh.     To  Robert  Morris 

MAR.  19  [Philadelphia].       Household    expenses.       Auto. 

draft  signed.     1  p.  P.    Ill,  101 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAR.  19  ington   [Newburgh].     Transmitting  resolve.     L. 

S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.    1  p.    Answered  Apr.  1.* 

92,  152 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy  and  Robert  Digby.     New  York.     To 

MAR.  19  [George]    Washington    [Newburgh].      Transmit 

ting-  cop}7  of  Treaty  of  Paris.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  1783,  Mar.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  183 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert  R.  Liv- 

MAR.  20  ingston,   Philadelphia].      Exchanges    of    British 

officers  in  Europe.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VII,  91 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

MAR.  21  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  letter  of 

Sir  Guy  Carleton  and  Admiral  Digby  with  copy 
of  Treaty  of  Paris.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress, 
Mar.  24.  A.  VII,  93 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  647 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Commutation  of  half-pay 

MAK.  22  to  officers.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp. 

Transmitted  to  Washington.  92,  153 

1783  Bland,  Theodorick.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washing- 

MAR.  22  ton,   NewburghJ.     Recovery  of  runaway  slaves 

from  British.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Answered  Mar. 
31,  '"  &  his  Letter  to  Sir  Gu\  Carleton  sent  into 
N.  York.''  62,  138 

1783  Bland,  Theodorick.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washing- 

MAK.  22  ton,  Newburgh].     Correspondence;   peace  nego 

tiations;  effect  of  the  preliminary  articles;  Great 
Britain's  concessions;  France;  public  credit;  the 
army.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  62,  139 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

MAK.  23  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Marquis  de  Lafayette's 

request  for  leave  of  absence.  A.  L.  S.  1  p.  Read 
in  Congress,  Apr.  7.  Referred  to  Peters,  D}7er 
and  T.  Lee.  Reported  Apr.  8. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  189 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

MAK.  -3  Congress  [Philadelphia],    Absence  of  the  Marquis 

de  Lafayette.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

P.     Ill,  103 

1783  Livingston,  R[obert]  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Wash- 

MAR.  24  ington,  Newburgh].     Arrival  of  news  of  peace; 

Holland  and  France.    A.  L.  S.     3  pp.        62,  155 

1783  Mathews,  John.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

MAK.  24  [Newburgh].     Situation  of  British  at  Charleston. 

A.  L.  S.     2  pp.  92,  155 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Committee.     To  [George  W'ashing- 

MAK.  25  ton,  Newburgh].     Resolves  of  officers  of  the  army 

on  the  Newburgh  addresses;  pay  and  disbanding 

of  arm\-.     A.  L.  S.  of  Theodorick  Bland.     3  pp. 

62,  164i 

Committee    Osgood   Bland   Hamilton.  Waleott  and  Peters. 

[1783]  [Continental  Congress,  Committee.]     Tentative  resolves  for 

[MAR.  25 J  adoption  b\"  Congress  respecting  settlement  of 

pay  of  the  army.     A.  D.  of  Theodorick  Bland. 

1    p.     Enclosed   in   Committee   to   Washington, 

1783,  Mar.  25.  62,  166 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAR.  25  ton    [Newburgh].     Additional    month's    pay   to 

army;  Washington's  household  expense;  Morris's 

resignation.     L.  S.     2  pp.  62,  158 


648  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  South  Carolina,  Delegates  to  Continental  Congress.     Phila- 

MAR.  27  delphia.     To  [George]  Washington,  [Newburgh]. 

Letter  for  Sir  Guy  Carleton.     A.  L.  S.  of  J[ohn] 

Rutledge,  signed  also  by  David  Ramsaj",  Ra[lph] 

Izard  and  John  Lewis  Gervais.     1  p.    Answered 

Apr.  9.*  92,  157 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  Arthur  Lee  [Phila- 

^IAR-  29  delphia].     Peace;  unity  of   States;  Picaroons  in 

the  Chesapeake.     Auto,  draft.     1  p. 

P.     Ill,  121 

1783  [Washington,  George.]     Newburgh.     To  R[obert]  R,  Liv- 

MAR-  29  ingston  [Philadelphia].     Peace;  Lafayette's  wish 

to  bear  ratification  to  England.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker  and  Wash 
ington.  P.  I1L,  123 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  198. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

MAR.  30  Congress  [Philadelphia].      News  of  peace;  half- 

pay  for  arm}'.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Jonathan Trum bull,  jr.    Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  7. 

A.     VII,  95 

Printed    Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891      10,  198,  note. 

1783  Washington,]   G[eorgeJ.      Newburgh.      To   [Elias   Bou- 

MAR.  30  dinot].      Correspondence.      Auto,   draft  signed. 

1  p.  P.     Ill,  127 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  [Alexander  Ham- 

MAR.  31  ilton,  Philadelphia].     End  of  the  war;  union  of 

the  States.     Draft.      2  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Martha  Washington.  P.     Ill,  120 

Printed    Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1891      10201 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Gu}T.     New  York.      To  George  Washmg- 

MAR.  31  ton  [Newburgh].      Barbarities  on  the  Northern 

frontier.     Contemporary  copy.     2  pp.     In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 
Apr.  4.  C  C      152,  11,  199 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

APR.  l  War  [Philadelphia].    Establishment  of  regiments; 

brevet  commissions.  Draft.  3  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  A,  Vll,  97 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh. J     To  the  President  of 

APR.  4  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Complaints  by  British 

of  Indians;  barbarities.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Apr.  8.  Referred  to  Hamilton,  Madison 
and  Osgood.  Reported  Apr.  21.  A.  VII,  101 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  649 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  Gfeorge].    Newburgh.    To  Alexander  Ham- 

APK.  4  ilton    [Philadelphia].      RephT     to    [Theodorick] 

Eland's  letter;  suspicions  of  arnry;  settlement  of 

accounts  and  disbandment.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

2  pp.  P.     Ill,  131 

Printed  in  part:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  214. 

1783  Washington,  George.    Newburgh.    To  [Theodorick  Bland, 

APR.  4  Philadelphia].       Settlement    of   army   accounts; 

three  months  pay;  committee  of  Congress;  terms 

of  enlistments  and  peace  establishment.     Draft. 

7  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

P.     Ill,  135 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  206. 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].  Newburgh.  To  Theodorick  Bland 

APR.  4  [Philadelphia].      Peace;   local  prejudices;   estab 

lishment  of  a  national  character;  claims  of  army; 
military  and  civil  creditors;  discriminations. 
Auto,  draft  signed.  3  pp.  P.  Ill,  145 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891,     10,  203. 

1783  Laurens,  [Henry].  London.  To  [the  President  of  Con- 

ApR-  5  gress,  Philadelphia].  Suggested  Parliamentary 

bill  for  a  provisional  establishment;  changes  in 
Ministry;  interview  with  [Charles  James]  Fox  on 
trade  reciprocity;  David  Hartley  as  Peace  Com 
missioner.  Contemporary  extract.  Enclosed  in 
Boudinot  to  Washington,  1783,  June  9.  63,  203 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

APR-  6  ton  [Newburgh].     Publication  of  the  peace  wTith 

the  United  States,  France,  Spain  and  Holland; 

return   of    prisoners  etc.     Contemporary  copy. 

3  pp.      In   handwriting   of   Benjamin    Walker. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  Apr.  9.  C.  C.     152,  11,  215 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,542. 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  Robert  R.  Living- 

ApR-  6  ston  [Philadelphia].     Proclamation  of  cessation  of 

hostilities;  exchange  of  prisoners;  cariying  out 
the  5th  Article  of  the  Preliminaries. 

APR.  6  Digby,  Robert  to  Livingston.  Cessation  of  hostilities  and 
exchange  of  prisoners.  Contemporary  copies. 
3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Livingston  to  Washington, 
1783,  Apr.  12.  62,  275 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing 

ton  [NewburghJ.  Enclosing  general  accounts  of 
his  administration.  L.  S.  1  p.  62,  241 


650  LIBEAKY   OF   CONGRESS 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  President  of 

APR.  9  Congress     [Philadelphia].      Forwarding      letter 

from  Sir  Guy  Carleton.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in  Con 
gress,  Apr.  U.  A.     VII,  103 
1783              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [South  Carolina 
APR.  9                         delegates  in  Congress,  Philadelphia].     Their  let 
ter  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton.     Draft.     1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     A.     VII,  105 

Delegates:  Izard,  J.  Rutledge  Ramsay  and  Gervais. 

1783  Washington,  George.      [Newburgh.]     To   Robert  Morris 

APR.  9  [Philadelphia].     Proposition  of  Duer  &  Parker  to 

advance  three  months'  pay  to  the  army.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphrevs. 

A.     VII,  131 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Committee  on  the  Peace  Establish- 

APR.  9  ment.      To   [George]  Washington   [Newburgh]. 

Requesting  sentiments  on  a  general  military  es 
tablishment.  A.  L.  S.  of  Alexander  Hamilton. 
1  p.  62,  292 

Committed:  Hamilton,  Madison,  Osgood,  Wilson,  and  Ellsworth. 

1783  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadephia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

APR.  9  ington  [Newburgh].    Peace;  gratitude  due  Wash 

ington;  distresses  of  the  present  situation; 
national  honor;  desire  of  the  Marquis  de  Lafay 
ette;  question  of  when  hostilities  ceased  and  its 
importance.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  62,  254 

1783  New  Jersey,  Non-commissioned  officers  of  the  line.    Jersey 

APR.  9  Cantonment.      To    [George   Washington,    New 

burgh].  Petitioning  to  obtain  from  Congress  an 
exemption  from  taxes.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Apr.  18. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  227 

1783  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  Sir  Guy  Carle- 

APR.  il  ton  [New  York].     Actions  of  Congress  respecting 

cessation  of  hostilities  and  exchange  of  prisoners; 

restoration  of  loyalists' estates;  evacuation  of  New 

York;   feeling   between   the  United   States  and 

Great   Britain.       Contemporary  copy.       3    pp. 

Enclosed  in   Livingston    to    Washington,    1783, 

Apr.  12.  62,  277 

1783  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

APR.  12  [George]  Washington  [NewburghJ.     Cessation  of 

hostilities.     L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudmot.     2  pp. 

92,  158 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  651 

1783  Livingston,   Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To   Rear   Adml. 

APR.  12  [Robert]  Digby  [New  York].     Cessation  of  hos 

tilities;  exchange  of  prisoners;  return  of  captures 
made  since  Mar.  3;  state  of  his  letter  when  re 
ceived.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed 
in  Livingston  to  Washington,  1783,  Apr.  15. 

62,  278 

1783  Livingston,    R[obert]    R.      Philadelphia.      To    [George] 

APR.  12  Washington  [Newburgh].     Proclamation  of  ces 

sation  of  hostilities;  exchange  of  prisoners; 
[Sir  Guy]  Carleton's  urgence  of  performance  of 
5th  Article  of  the  Preliminaries;  evacuation  of. 
New  York.  A.  L.  S.  2pp.  Answered  Apr.  22.* 

62,  262 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  Robert  R.  Living- 

APR.  14  ston  [Philadelphia].     Inspectors  of  embarkation 

of  British.    Contemporar}'  copy.    1  p.    Endorsed 

by  George  Bond:  "Apr.  24,  1783.     Referred  to 

the  Commander  in  Chief "  92, 160 

1783  Carleton,  Sir  Guy  to  Robert  R,  Livingston.     See:  Wash- 

ApR-  14  ington  to  Benson,  Smith  and  Parker,  1783,  May  8. 

1783  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.      Liberation   of   marine 

ApR-  15  prisoners;  arrangements  for  receiving  posts  and 

property  from  British.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 
son.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washing 
ton,  1783,  Apr.  22.  92,  161 
1783              Continental  Congress,  Resolves.     Release  of  marine  pris- 
APR.  15                        oners;    arrangements   for  taking  possession   of 
evacuated  posts;  delivery  of  negroes  and  other 
property;  release  of  land  prisoners.     A.  D.  S.  of 
Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Secretary 
at  War  to  Washington,    1783,  Apr.   16.     Copy 
transmitted  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton.                 92,  293 
1783              Livingston,    R[obert]    R.       Philadelphia.       To    [George] 
APR-  15                        Washington  [Newburgh].     Uncertainty  of  Con 
gress  as  to  the  Preliminary  Articles;  exchange  of 
prisoners;  ratification  of  Preliminaries  and  evac 
uation  of  New  York.     L.  S.  with  auto,  initialed 
postscript.     Answered  Apr.  22.*                 62,  273 
1783               McHenry,  James.     Philadelphia.     To   [George  Washing- 
ApR-  15                       ton,   Newburgh]/    Invitation  to  Washington  to 
visit  Baltimore;  requesting  his  influence  to  obtain 
an  appointment.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.               62,  271 


652  LIBRARY   OF    CONGRESS 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].    Newburgh.    To  Alexander  Ham- 

APR.  16  ilton  [Philadelphia].     Feeling  in  army  as  to  pay 

from  the  Continent  or  States;  committee;  embar 
rassing  situation;  evasion  of  articles  of  treat}7. 
Auto,  draft  signed.  3  pp.  P.  Ill,  159 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  223. 

1783  Washington,  George.    [Newburgh.]    To  [Alexander]  Ham- 

APR.  16  !iton  [Philadelphia].     Peace  establishment  of  tho 

army.    Draft.    1  p.    In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 

Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VII,  107 

1783  Washington,  George.    Newburgh.     To  [Robert  R.  Living- 

APR.  16  ston,  Philadelphia].     The  Marquis  de  Lafayette's 

request.     Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp. 

P.     Ill,  163 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

APR.  16  ton  [Newburgh].     Liberation  of  prisoners.     L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     2  pp.  92,  162 

1783  Bland,  Theodorick.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

APR.  16  ton,  Newburgh.     Claims  of  the  army  and  effort 

to  satisfy  them ;  the  national  character;  deprecia 
tion;  discharge  of  debts;  personal  matter.  A.  L.  S. 
6  pp.  62,  311 

1783  Irvine,  William.     Carlisle  [Pennsylvania],     To  [the  Board 

APR.  16  of    War,    Philadelphia].      Ravages    of    Indians; 

intentions  of  Congress.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  William  Jackson. 
Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 
1783,  May  3.  92,  179 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Sale  of  dragoon  horses  and 

APR.  17  army  supplies.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     En 

closed  in  Secretary  at  Wrar  to  Washington,  1783, 
Apr.  22.  92,  161 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

APR.  18  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Proclamation  of  cessa 

tion  of  hostilities;  discharge  of  troops;  difficulties. 
Draft.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress,  Apr.  21.  Referred 
to  Osgood,  Bland,  Hamilton,  Madison  and  Peters. 
Reported  Apr.  22.  Acted  on  May  2. 

A.     VII,  109 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  225. 

1783  Continental    Congress,   Resolves.      Restoration   of    public 

APR.  18  credit;  import  duties;  state  quotas  for  discharge 

of  public  debt;  revocation  of  portion  of  Eighth 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  653 

Article  of  Confederation.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.  -i  pp.  "Resolved  by  Nine  States" 
enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1783, 
Apr.  22.  92,  165 

1783  Welch,  Wakelin.    London.    To  Washington.    Introducing 

APR  19  Alexander  Moore.      Contemporary  copy.      1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  Morris,  1783,  Aug.  27. 

P.     Ill,  293 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.j     To  Sir  Guy  Carleton 

APR.  21  [New  York].     Cessation  of  hostilities;  return  of 

British  prisoners  of  war;  interview  etc.  Con 
temporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jon 
athan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Apr.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  241 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1891.    10,  231. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  [Robert  R.  Liv- 

APR.  22  ingston,  Philadelphia].     Release  of  prisoners  of 

war;  interview  with  Sir  Guy  Carleton.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

A.     VII,  115 

1783  Washington*,]    G[eorge].       Newburgh.      To    [Alexander 

APR.  22  Hamilton,  Philadelphia].     Exchange   of   prison 

ers;  soldiers'  pa}';  civil  and  military  claims. 
Draft  signed,  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Martha 
Washington.  P.  Ill,  173 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  234. 

1783  Washington,  George.    Newburgh.    To  [James  Madison,  jr., 

APR.  22  Philadelphia].     Recommending  James  McHenry 

for  appointment  as  secretary  to  an  U.  S.  minister 
abroad.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.     P.    Ill,  171 
1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

APR.  22  ton  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  resolves.     L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.  92,  166 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

APR.  23  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Baron  de  L'Estrade's 

application.  L.  S.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Jon 
athan  Trumbull,  jr.  C.  C.  152,  11,  233 

Draft,  A,  VII,  117,  is  dated  Apr.  24. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newrburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

APR.  23  War  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  Mr.  Rukless  of  the 

Sappers  and  Miners.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VII,  119 


654  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  [Benjamin  Frank- 

APR.  23  lin  [Passy].     Recommending  Baron  de  L'Estrade. 

Draft.       1    p.  •    In    handwriting-    of    Benjamin 

Walker.  A.     VII,  121 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Expiration  of  term  of  en- 

APR.  23  listments;    furloughs.     Contemporary  copy,  at 

tested  by  Benjamin  Lincoln.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1783,  Apr.  2-i. 
Published  in  Genl.  Orders,  May  1.  92,  168 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

ApR.24  ton  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  papers.     A.  L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p.     Answered  Apr.  30.* 

92,  169 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

APR.  24  ton  [Newburgh].     Return  of  British  prisoners; 

interview;  advices  from  England.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1783,  Apr.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  11.  245 

1783  Dickinson,   John.      Philadelphia.      To   the   Pennsylvania 

APR.  28  delegates  in  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Notifying 

Indians  of  treaty  of  peace.  Contemporary  copy. 
3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  William  Jackson.  En 
closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1783, 
May  3.  92,  177 

1783  Madison,  J[ames,]  jr.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

APR.  29  ington  [Newburgh].     [James]   McHenry;    delay 

in  appointments.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  63,  16 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

APR.  30  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Arrangements  for  in 

terview  with  Sir  Guy  Carleton.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read 
in  Congress,  May  5.  A.  VII,  123 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

APR.  30  War  [Philadelphia].     Acceptance  of  commutation 

by  officers;  movement  toward  Western  frontier. 
Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trum 
bull,  jr.  A.     VII,  125 
1783               Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Indian  tribes  to  be  notified 
MAY  !                         of  the  peace.     I).  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     2  pp. 
Enclosed   in   Secretary  at  War  to  Washington, 
1783,  May  3.  92,  171 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE   WASHINGTON  655 

1783  Connecticut,   Sergeants  of    the    Line.     West  Point.     To 

MAY  1  [George]   Washington    [Newburgh].     Recital  of 

their  case;  petition  to  have  it  laid  before  Congress. 
D.  S.  by  ten  sergeants.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  May  21. 

C.  C.     152,  11~  291 

1783  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  2  ington    [Newburgh].      Maj.    James    McHenry's 

merits  and  ministership  at  London;  [Benjamin] 
Franklin's  grandson  at  Paris;  Lafayette's  exer 
tions  in  Spain.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp.  63,  34 

1783  Livingston,  Robert  R.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  2  ington  [Newburgh].     Interview  with  [Sir  Guy] 

Carleton;  evacuation  of  New  York;  release  of 
Staten  Island,  Long  Island  and  other  places  from 
British  control;  attitude  of  Loyalists.  L.  S. 
2  pp.  63,  36 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  President  of 

MAYS  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Garrisoning    of    the 

Western  posts.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting 
of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress, 
May  6.  Referred  to  Committee  on  Peace  Ar 
rangements  (Hamilton,  Madison,  Osgood,  Ells 
worth  and  Wilson).  Reported  Ma}'  8. 

"  A.     VII,  127 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,239. 

1783  Secretary  at  War.      [Philadelphia.]      To  [Maj.   Ephraim 

MAYS  Douglass?  Philadelphia?].     Instructions  govern 

ing  his  mission  to  the  Indian  tribes.  Contempo 
rary  copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Nathan 
Jones.  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Wash 
ington,  1783,  May  3.  92,  173 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  3  ton  [Dobbs  Ferry,  New   York].     Transmitting 

papers.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  1  p.  An 
swered  May  12.*  92,  175 

1783  Henitz,  Jeande.    Varsovie[ Warsaw,  Poland].    To  [George 

MAYS  Washington,  Newburgh].     Admission  of  Amer 

ican  officers  to  the  Polisn  order  of  Divine  Provi 
dence.  L.  S.  4  pp.  (In  French)  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 
Aug.  28.  C.  C.  152,  11,  443 


656  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Walke,  Thomas.  Philadelphia.  To  the  Virginia  delegates 
in  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Complaint  of  British 
retention  of  slaves.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  George  Bond.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1783, 
May  9.  92,  193 

1783  Washington,  George.     Orangetown  [New  York].     To  Sir 

MAY  6  Guy  Carleton  [Orangetown].     Carrying  away  of 

negroes  and  American  property  by  British;  meas 
ures  for  evacuation  of  New  York  etc.  Contem 
porary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1T83,  May  8.  C.  C.  152,  11,  257 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  244. 

1783  Washington,  George  and  Sir  Gu}r  Carleton.     [Orangetown.] 

MAY  6  Conference.     Return  of  British  prisoners;  cany- 

ing  away  of  negroes  by  the  British;  evacuation 
of  New  York.  Contemporary  copy.  6  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  May  8.  C.  C.  152,  11,  263 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  241. 

1783  Board  of  Admiralty.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

MAY  6  ington  [Dobb's  Ferry].     Forwarding  wine.    A.  L. 

S.  of  Francis  Lewis.     1  p.     Answered  May  13. 

92,  181 

1783  Jones,  Joseph.     Philadelphia.     To  [George  Washington, 

MAY  6  Dobb's  Ferry].     Plan  adopted  by  Congress  [to 

raise  revenue  necessary  to  defray  expenses  of  the 
war];  payment  and  disbanding  of  army;  honesty 
of  British  intentions;  restoration  of  negroes;  con 
fidential  communications.  A.  L.  S.  3  pp. 

63,  38 

1783  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

MAY  7  [George]  Washington  [Dobb's  Ferry].     No  intel 

ligence  from  Europe.  A.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Bou- 
dinot.  2  pp.  92,  185 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Indemnification  of  officers 

MAY  7  for  damages  sustained;  subsistence  accounts  of 

officers  who  were  prisoners  when  peace  was  de 
clared.  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
dorsed  by  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr:  "  Secty  at  War 
to  take  Order."  Transmitted  to  Washington. 

92,  187 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  657 

1783  Washington,  George.     Orangetown  [New  York].     To  the 

MAY  8  President  of   Congress   [Philadelphia].     Results 

of  interview  with  Sir  Guy  Carleton;  inspectors 
for  embarkation  of  British  at  New  York.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 
Read  in  Congress  May  12.  Referred  to  Mad 
ison,  Clark  and  Hamilton.  A.  VII,  129 

1783  [Washington,  George.]    Orangetown.    To  Egbert  Benson, 

MAY  8  William   Stephens]   Smith   and    Daniel   Parker 

[Orangetown].  Appointing  them  commissioners 
for  obtaining  delivery  of  negroes  and  other  prop 
erty  from  the  British;  quotation  from  Sir  Guy 
Carleton's  letter  of  Apr.  U,  1783  to  Robert  R.  Liv 
ingston  respecting  negroes  and  other  American 
property  in  New  York  City.  Contemporary 
copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Hodijah  Bay 
lies.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1783,  May  8.  C.  C.  152,  11,  271 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Order.     Letter  of  Thomas  Walke  to 

MAY  8  be  transmitted  to  the  Commander  in  chief.     D.  S. 

of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     Enclosed  in  Secretary 

at  War  to  Washington,  1783,  May  9.  92,  190 

1783  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

MAY  9  [George]  Washington  [Dobb's  Ferry].     Transmit 

ting  Congress'  recommendatory  system  of  finance 
to  the  States.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.  1  p. 
Acknowledged  May  21.*  92,  188 

1783  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

MAY  9  [George]   Washington   [Newburgh].      Transmit 

ting  papers.     L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.     1  p. 

98,  192 

1783  [Washington,  George.]     Newburgh.     To  [Elias  Boudinot, 

MAY  10  Philadelphia].     Friendship;  peace  and  the  neces 

sity  of  union;  visit  to  Jersey.  Draft.  3pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.  P.  HI,  201 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  10  ton  [Newburgh].     Acknowledging  letter.     L.  S. 

of  Benjamin  Lincoln.  92,  195 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  Secretary  at 

MAY  12  War  [Philadelphia].     Case  of  Dr.  [James]  Craik. 

Draft.      2    pp.      In    handwriting    of    Jonathan 

Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VII,  133 

28632- 


658  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Taking  possession  of  fron- 

MAY  12  tier  posts.      D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.      1  p. 

Endorsed  b\T  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr:  "not  re 
ceived  till  7th  Juhv'  Enclosed  in  Secretary  at 
War  to  Washington,  1783,  July  5.  92,  196 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  12  ton  [Newburgh].     American   Commissioners    to 

superintend  embarkation  at  New  York:  question 
of  negroes.  Contemporary  copy.  7  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  May 
14.  C.  C.  152,  11,  279 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,543. 

1783  Washington,  George.    [Newburgh.]   To  [Robert  R.  Living- 

MAY  13  ston,    Philadelphia].       Sir   Guy   Carleton's   em 

barrassments;    evacuation   of   Long  and    Staten 
Islands.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VII,  135 
1783              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 
MAY  14                       Congress  [Philadelphia].    Negotiations  for  evacu 
ation  of  New  York;  negroes.     Draft.     1  p.     In 
handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Read  in 
Congress,  May  19.  A.     VII,  137 
1783              Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  Brig.  Gen.  [Alured] 
MAY  15                       Clarke  [New  York?]     Paroles  of  American  offi 
cers.     ContemporaiT  copy.     1  p.     In  handwrit 
ing  of  Nathan  Jones.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at 
War  to  Washington,  1783,  May  21.  92,  203 
1783              Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Commutation  of  half-pay. 
MAY  16                       Contemporary  copy.     1  p.      In  handwriting  of 
Nathan  Jones.     Enclosed  in  Secretary  at  War  to 
Washington,  1783,  May  21.     Published  in  Genl. 
Orders,  May  27.  92,  197 
1783              Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia,]     To  [George]  Washing- 
MAY  16                        ton   [Newburgh].      Engraving  cannon  presented 
to  Comte  de  Grasse.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 
3  pp.  92,  198 
1783              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 
MAY  18                       War  [Philadelphia].     Evacuation  of  South  by  the 
British.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jona 
than  Trumbull,  jr.                               A.     VII,  139 
1783              Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 
MAY  18                       \yar  [Philadelphia].      Capt.    Segord's   claim  to 
promotion.      Draft.      1   p.      In  handwriting  of 
Benjamin  Walker.                               A.     VII,  141 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  659 

1783  South  Carolina,  Delegates  to  Continental  Congress.     Phila- 

MAY  19  delphia.     To  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh]. 

Commissioners  from  South  Carolina  to  receive 
public  and  private  property  carried  off  by  British. 
A.  L.  S.  of  J[ohn]  Rutledge,  signed  also  by 
Ra[lph]  Izard  and  John  Lewis  Gervais.  1  p. 

92,  200 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

MAY  21  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Memorial  of  sergeants 

of  the  Connecticut  Line.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  May  26.  Referred  to  Bland,  Williamson 
and  Gorham.  Reported  June  4.  A.  VII,  143 
1783  Continental  Congress,  President.  Philadelphia.  To 

MAY  21  [George]  Washington   [Newburgh].      Transmit 

ting  letters.     A.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.     1  p. 

92,  204 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  21  ton    [Newburgh].     Letter   of  Sir   Guy   Carleton 

respecting  paroles.     L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln. 

2  pp.  92,  201 

1783  [Benson,    Egbert,    Daniel   Parker   and    William  Stephens 

MAY  24  Smith.]     [New  York.]    To  Sir  Guy  Carleton  [New 

York].     Claim   of  James   Vanderburgh.     Tran 
script.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1783,  June  23.         C.  C.     169,  9,  298 
1783  ,  Continental   Congress,    Resolve.     Eurloughing   of   troops. 

MAY  26  Explanatory  notes  respecting  same.     Contempo 

rary  copy.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  63,  175 

1783  Continental    Congress,    Resolves.     Remonstrance    against 

^IAY  26  British  carrying  off  negroes;  furloughs  to  troops; 

furloughs  in  Southern  Army.  D.  S.  of  Charles 
Thomson.  2  pp.  Transmitted  to  Washington. 
Furlough  resolves  published  in  Genl.  Orders, 
June  2.  92,  212 

1783  Continental     Congress,     Resolve.      Evacuation     of     New 

MAY  29  York.     D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.     1  p.     En 

closed  in  Secretary  at  War  to  Washington,  1783, 
June  3.  92,  214 

1783  Morgann,  M[aurice].     New   York.     To  [Egbert   Benson, 

MAY  29  Daniel  Parker  and  William  Stephens  Smith,  New 

York].  James  Vander burgh's  horse.  Tran 
script.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1783,  June  23.  C.  C.  169,  9,  298 


660  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

MAY  29  ton     [Newburgh],     Public     misconstruction     of 

his  resignation;    pay   of  army;    continuance  of 

expense;   notes;  disapproval   of   plans  proposed 

for  funding  the  public  debt.     L.  S.     4  pp. 

63,  115 

1783  Benson,  Egbert  and  William  S[tephens]  Smith.     New  York. 

MAY  30  To  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Embar 

rassments  of  their  position;  contentions  with 
British  authorities;  embarkation  of  negroes  and 
property;  loyalists  etc.  Contemporary  copy. 
7  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1783,  June  23.  C.  C.  152,  11,  349 

[1783]  Vanderburgh,  James.     Statement  regarding  horse  stolen 

[MAY]  from  him.     Transcript.     Enclosed  in  Washing 

ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  June  23. 

C.  C.     169,  9,  297 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  Sir  Guy  Carleton 

JUNE  2  [New  York].     Transmitting  a  resolution  of  Con 

gress.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 
June  23.  C.  C.  152,  11,  369 

1783  [Washington,  George.]    [Newburgh.]    To  [Egbert  Benson, 

JUNE  2  William  Stephens  Smith  and  Daniel  Parker,  New 

York].     Transmitting  copy  of  resolution  of  Con 
gress,   of   22d  May  relating  to   carrying  off  of 
negroes   by   the  British.      Contemporary    copy. 
1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  June  2.  C.  C.     152,  11,  357 
1783              Washington,   George.     Newburgh.     To   R[obert]   Morris 
JUNE  3                         [Philadelphia].     Pay  of  troops  before  disbanding; 
circular  to  the  States.     Draft.     2  pp.     In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  A.     VII,  145 
1783              Board  of  Treasury.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washing- 
JUNE  3                         ton  [NewburghJ.     [Col.   Clement?]  Biddle's   at 
tendance  on  the  Board.     L.  S.  of  Ezek  Forman. 
1  p.  92,  215 
1783              Secretary  at  War.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 
JUNE  3                         ton  [NewburghJ.     Transmitting  resolve  of  Con 
gress.     A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy. 
1  p.  92,  217 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  661 

[1783]  Heath,  William.     [Newburgh.]     To  [George]  Washington 

[JUNE  5]  [Newburgh].     Distress  of  army;  pajr  due  troops 

etc.  Contemporary  copy,  -i  pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Dayid  Humphreys.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  June  7. 

C.  C.     152, 11,  297 

1783  Morris,  Robert  [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  5  [Newburgh].     Signing  of  bills  for  payment  of 

army.     L.  S.     1.  p.  63,  170 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

JUNE  6  War  [Philadelphia].     Ma j.  Gen.  [Henry]  Knox's 

claim  to  extra  allowance.     Draft.    2  pp.    In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     A.     VII,  147 
1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

JUNES  war   [Philadelphia].     Jonathan    Trumbull[jr.]'s 

claim  to  a  commission  in  the  army.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

.  A.     VII,  149 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  Maj.  Gen.  [Wil- 

JUNE  6  liam]  Heath  [Newburgh].     Distress  of  the  army; 

efforts  to  obtain  pay  etc.  Contemporaiy  copy. 
5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 
Inclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  June  7.  C.  C.  152,  11,  305 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,251. 

1783  Secretary  at  War.    [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNE  6  ton    [Newburgh].      Commission   of   Lt.   Col.    to 

[Jonathan]  Trumbull,  jr.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin 

Lincoln.     2  pp.  92,  218 

1783  Washington,  George.  Newburgh.  To  the  President  of 

JuNE "  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Complaints  of  the 

army;  payment  of  troops.  Draft.  2  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.  Referred  to 
Hamilton,  Madison  and  Bland,  June  11.  Re 
ported  June  19.  A.  VII,  155 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.     1835.    8,438. 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  7  Congress    [Philadelphia].      DuportaiPs    plan    for 

establishment  of  defenses;  the  Western  posts. 
Draft.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Hum 
ph  reys.  Referred  to  Committee  on  Peace  Ar 
rangements  (Hamilton,  Madison,  Ellsworth, 
Wilson  and  Holton).  Reported  June  18. 

A.     VII,  151 


662 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     West  Point.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNE  7  ton  [Newburgh].     Arras  for  musicians;  arsenals 

for  storage  of  powder  etc.  A.  L.  S.  of  Benja 
min  Lincoln.  2  pp.  63,  188 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Newburgh.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNE  7  ton  [Newburgh].       Discharge  and    furlough  of 

troops  to  save  expense.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lin 
coln.  3  pp.  92,  219 

1783  Izard,  Ralph.      Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNES  [Newburgh].      Mrs.    [Margaret?]    De    Lancey's 

complaints.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  June  14. 

63,  191 

1783  Benson,   Egbert,    William   S[tephens]   Smith   and   Daniel 

JUNE  9  Parker.     New  York.     To  Sir  Guy  Carleton  [New 

York].  Remonstrance  in  case  of  negro  about  to 
be  carried  off  by  British.  Transcript. 

C.  C.     169,  9,  303 

1783  Boudinot,  Elias.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JUNE  9  [Newburgh].     Intelligence  from  Europe.     L.  S. 

3  pp.  63,  201 

1783  [Washington,  George.]      [Newburgh.]     To  [Egbert  Ben- 

JUNE  10  son,     William     S[tephens]     Smith    and     Daniel 

Parker,  New  York].  Discussion  of  their  pow 
ers;  remonstrances  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton.  Con 
temporary  copy.  4  pp.  In  handwriting  of  Jon 
athan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  June  23. 

C.  C.     152,  10,  377 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

JUNE  10  ton  [Newburgh].     Complaints  of  misunderstand 

ings  and  violations  of  articles  of  the  treaty  of 
peace.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress^  1783, 
June  14.  C.  C.  152,  11,  317 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

JUNE  12  War  [Philadelphia].     Memorials  of  officers  of  the 

Invalid  Corps.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VII,  157 

1783  Butler,  Richard.     [Lancaster,    Pennsylvania.]     After  or- 

JUNE  13  ders.     Furlough    option.     Contemporary   copy. 

2   pp.     Enclosed   in   President   of   Congress   to 

Washington,  1783,  June  21.  92,  237 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  663 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

JUNEU  War   [Philadelphia].     Capt.   [Nathan]  Goodale's 

case.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan 

Trumbull,  jr.  A.     VII,  159 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

JuNE  14  Congress  [Philadelphia].     Transmitting  letter  of 

Sir  Guy  Carleton.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Congress, 
June  19.  Referred  to  Mifflin,  Mercer  and  Ham 
ilton.  Committee  renewed  July  16  as  Hamilton, 
McHenry  and  Peters  and  letter  of  July  12  also 
referred  to  them.  Renewed  again  July  30  as 
McHenry,  Peters  and  Duane.  A.  VII,  161 

1783  Continental      Congress,      President.      Philadelphia.       To 

JuNE  14  [George]    Washington   [Newburgh].    Engraving 

cannon   for  Comte  de  Grasse.     L.   S.   of  Elias 

Boudinot.     2  pp.  92,  224 

1783  Benson,    Egbert   and   Daniel   Parker.      New    York.      To 

JUNE  14  [George]    Washington    [Newburgh].     Reception 

of  remonstrances  by  Sir  Guy  Carleton;  contin 
ued  embarkation  of  negroes.  Contemporary 
copy.  3  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1T83,  June  23.  C.  C.  152,  11,  365 

1783  Continental  Army.     Officers.     [New    Windsor.]     Petition 

JuNE  16  to    Congress.     To    grant    lands    on    the   Ohio. 

Transcript.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1783,  June  17. 

C.  C.     169,  9,  271 

1783  Putnam,  Ruf  us.     New  Windsor  [New  York],     To  [George] 

JuNE  16  Washington     [Newburgh].     Explanatory  of  pe 

tition  of  army;  establishment  of  posts  on  the 
Western  frontier;  grants  of  land  to  army;  settle 
ment  of  the  West  etc.  Contemporary  copy.  14 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  June  17.  C.  C.  152,  11,  325 
1783  Washington,  George.  Newburgh.  To  the  President  of 
JuNE  17  Congress  [Philadelphia].  Grants  of  Western 
lands  to  discharged  soldiers.  Draft.  4  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.  Referred  to 
the  Grand  Committee  of  30th  of  May. 

A.     VII,  163 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  267. 
Committee:   Holton,  Arnold,  Ellsworth,  Hamilton,  Clark,  Wilson, 
Bedford,  Mercer,  Hawkins  and  Rutledge. 


664  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Benson,   Egbert,    William    S[tephens]   Smith  and   Daniel 

JUNE  17  Parker.     New  York.     To  Sir  Guy  Carleton  [New 

York].  Remonstrance  against  embarkation  of 
civilians  and  negroes.  Transcript.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 
June  23.  C.  C.  169,  9,  310 

1783  Butler,  Richard.     Lancaster  [Pennsylvania].     To  the  non- 

JUNE  17  commissioned  officers   and   men   of  3d  Pennsyl 

vania  regiment.  Argument  and  advice  against 
their  marching  to  Philadelphia;  pay  rolls  etc. 
Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1783,  June  21. 

92,  231 

1783  Butler,  Richard.     Lancaster.     To   [Prest.    John   Dickin- 

JUNE  17  son,  Philadelphia].     Mutiny  of  troops;  measures 

taken.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed 
in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1783, 
June  21.  92,  235 

1783  Henry,  William.     Lancaster  [Pennsylvania],     To  [Prest.] 

JUNE  17  John  Dickinson  [Philadelphia].  Mutiny  of  troops; 

their  march  toward  Philadelphia.  Contemporary 
copy.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress, 
1783,  June  21.  92,  233 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.      To  [Elias  Boudinot, 

JUNE  18  Philadelphia].      Negotiations  for  peace;    retire 

ment.     Auto,  draft  signed.     2  pp.      P.     Ill,  235 

1783  Benson,   Egbert,   William   Stephens]  Smith,  and   Daniel 

JUNE  18  Parker.    New  York.     To   [George]    Washington 

[Newburgh].  Representation  made  to  Sir  Guy 
Carleton;  British  embarkation.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 
Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  June  23.  C.  C.  152,  11,  373 

1783  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.        To 

JUNE  21  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Mutiny  of 

troops;  occurrences  in  Philadelphia.  L.  S.  of 
Elias  Boudinot.  4  pp.  Answered  June  24.* 

92,  229 

1783  Continental     Congress,     President.        Philadelphia.       To 

JUNE  21  [George]  Washington  [Newburgh].     Mutiny  of 

troops;    resolves  of  Congress.      L.   S.   of   Elias 

Boudinot.     2pp.     Answered  June  25.*      92,227 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Mutiny  of  troops;  removal 

JUNE  21  of  Congress  to  Trenton  or  Princeton.     A.  D.  S. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  665 

of  Charles  Thomson.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Presi 
dent  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1783,  June  21. 

92,  225 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  23  Congress    [Philadelphia].      Embarkation   of  ne 

groes  at  New  York  in  violation  of  treaty.  Draft. 
2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 
Read  in  Congress,  July  1.  Referred  to  William 
son,  Madison  and  Read.  Reported  July  16. 

A.     VII,  167 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  President  of 

JUNE  23  Congress   [Philadelphia].     Services    of    Reuben 

Harvey.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Ben 
jamin  Walker.  Read  in  Congress,  July  1.  Re 
ferred  to  Read,  Ellery  and  McHenry.  Reported 
July  18.  A.  VII,  169 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  24  Congress  [Philadelphia].    Mutiny  of  Pennsylvania 

troops;  arrangement  of  the  army.     Draft.    6pp. 

In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.     Read  in 

Congress,  June  30.  A.     VII,  171 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  271. 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Proclamation.     Conven- 

JUXE  24  ing  Congress  at  Princeton,  June  26.     Broadside, 

1  p.  Printed  by  Claypoole.  Enclosed  in  Boudi- 
not,  Elias  to  Washington,  1783,  June  26. 

92,  243 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  25  Congress  [Philadelphia].      Movement  of  troops. 

Draft.      1  p.      In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 

Read  in  Congress,  June  30.  A.     VII,  177 

1783  Boudinot,    Elias.     Princeton.      To   [George]    Washington 

JUNE  26  [Newburgh].     Inaction  of  Pennsylvania  in  fur 

nishing  militia  guards  for  Congress;  removal  of 
Congress  to  Princeton;  collapse  of  the  mutiny. 
A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  92,  241 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

JUNE  30  Congress  [Princeton,  New  Jersey].     Recommend 

ing  Baron  Steuben  to  take  charge  of  the  Western 
posts.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  Read  in  Congress,  July  4.  Re 
ferred  to  Madison,  Ellsworth  and  Hawkins. 

A.     VII,  179 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  Secretary  at 

JULY  1  War  [Princeton].      Release  of  Brunswick  pris- 


666  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

oners;  minor  matters.  Draft.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VII,  181 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

JULY  !  Washington  [Newburgh].     Quelling  of  the  mu 

tiny;  Col.  [Richard]  Humpton.  A.  L.  S.  of  Elias 
Boudinot.  2pp.  Answered  July  4.*  92,249 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Committee  Report  on  Mutiny  of  the 

JULY  l  Pennsylvania  Line.     Proceedings  of  committee; 

instructions  to  Maj.  [William]  Jackson.  1783, 
June  19;  conference  with  Pennsylvania  council. 
D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson.  7  pp.  Enclosed  in 
President  of  Congress  to  Washington,  1783, 
July  5.  92,  254 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Maj.  Gen.  [Robert]  Howe 

JULY  1  to    march    against    mutineers.       Contemporary 

copy.     1  p.  92,  248 

1783  [Morris,  Robert.]    State  of  receipts  and  expenditures  of 

JULY  1  public  money  on  warrants  from  Superintendent 

of  Finance  from  Jan.  1  to  June  30,  1783.     Tab 
ular  statement  from  Register's  Office.     D.  S.  of 
Joseph  Nourse.     Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Wash 
ington,  1783,  July  11.  63,  317 
1783              Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 
JULY  3                         Washington  [Newburgh].     Suggestion  as  to  trial 
of  mutineer  officers.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.     Answered 
July  16.*  92,  251 
1783              Hand,  E[dward].     [Newburgh?]    To  Brig.  Gen.  [Moses] 
JuLY  3                        Hazen  [New  Windsor,  New  York].     Return  of 
regiment;  unauthorized  promotions.     Contempo 
rary  copy.     2  pp.     Enclosed  in  Washington   to 
the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  July  5. 

C.  C.   ~152,  11,  401 

1783  Hazen,  Moses.     New    Windsor   [New  York].     To   Brig. 

JULY  3  Gen.  [Edward]   Hand   [Newburgh].     Return   of 

Canadian  Regiment;  promotions.    Contemporary 

copy.     1  p.     With  tabular  return  in  question,  on 

verso.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of 

Congress,  1783,  July  5.  C.  C.     152,  11,  403 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To  the  President  of 

JULY  4  Congress  [Princeton].     Troops  under  Maj.  Gen. 

[Robert]  Howe  ordered  to  Philadelphia.     Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 

Read  m  Congress,  July  8.  A.     VII,  183 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF   GEORGE    WASHINGTON  667 

Washington,  George.  [Newburgh.]  To  [Brig.]  Gen. 
[Edward]  Hand  [Newburgh].  Promotions  in 
Hazen's  regiment.  Contemporary  cop}'.  '2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress  1783,  July  5.  C.  C.  152,  11,  409 
1783  Hand,  Edward.  [Newburgh?]  To  [George]  Washington 
JuLY  4  [Newburgh].  Return  received  from  Brig.  Gen. 
[Moses]  Hazen;  promotions  noted  thereon.  Con 
temporary  copy.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  July  5. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  405 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

JuLY  5  Congress  [Princeton].     Promotions   claimed   by 

officers  of  Hazen's  regiment;  removal  of  Con 
gress  to  Princeton.  Draft.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  Read  in  Congress, 
July  11.  Referred  to  Secy,  at  War  to  report. 

A.     VII,  185 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     To  [George]  Washington 

JuLY  5  [Newburgh].     Action  of  Congress  on  mutiny  of 

the  Pennsylvania  Line.  A.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Bou- 
dinot.  2  pp.  Answered  July  8.  92,  252 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     Princeton.     To  [George]  Washington 

JuLY  5  [Newburgh].     Memorial  of  the  surgeon's  mates; 

release  of  British  prisoners;  resolve  of  May  12. 
A.  L.  S.  of  William  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy.     92,  262 
1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  Asst.  Secre- 

JuLY  8  tary  at  War  [Princeton].     Receipt  of  resolve  of 

Congress.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  A.  VII,  187 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

JuLY  8  Washington  [Newburgh].     Baron  Steuben's  mis 

sion  [to  frontier  posts  in  possession  of  British]; 
investigation  of  the  mutiny.     A.  L.  S.  of  Elias 
Boudinot.     2  pp.     Answered  July  16.*     92,  263 
1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

JLLY  l  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  circular  letter  to  the 

States.     L.  S.     1  p.     Answered  Aug.  6.      63, 315 
1783  Morris,   Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     Circular   letter  to  the 

JuLY  n  several  States.     Enclosing  state  of  the  public  ac 

counts;  aid  necessary  from  the  states;  payment 
of  army;  notes  and  credit;  taxes.  Contemporary 


668  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

copy.  3  pp.  Enclosed  in  Morris  to  Washington, 
1783,  July  11.  63,  318 

1783  Washington,]     G[eorge].      Newburgh.     To     Maj.     Gen. 

JULY  12  Baron  Steuben  [Newburgh].     Instructions  gov 

erning  his  visiting  the  Western  posts;  surrender 
of  same  by  British;  garrisons,  provisions  etc. 
Contemporary  copy.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of 
Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Referred  to  Hamilton, 
McHenry  and  Peters,  July  16,  to  whom  letter  of 
June  14  was  also  referred.  Renewed  July  30  as 
McHenry,  Peters  and  Duane.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Aug.  6. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  423 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     Princeton.     To  the  President  of  Con- 

JULY  14  gress   [Princeton].     Promotions    in    Brig.    Gen. 

[Moses]  Hazen's  regiment.  Contemporary  cop}^. 
1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Wash 
ington,  1783,  July  17.  92,  269 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]     To  the  President  of 

JULY  16  Congress  [Princeton].     Aid  for  Canadians;  tour 

to  Northward.     Draft.    3  pp.     In  handwriting  of 

Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.     Referred  to  McHenr3r, 

Lee  and  Madison,  July  23.     Reported  July  26. 

A.     VII,  189 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Recalling  Commissioners 

JULY  16  superintending  embarkation  of  British  at  New 

York.  A.  D.  8.  of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1783,  July  17.  92,  268 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

JULY  17  Washington  [Newburgh].     Promotions  in  Brig. 

Gen.  [Moses]  Hazen's  regiment;  resolve  recalling 
commissioners  superintending  British  embarka 
tion  at  New  York.     Answered  Aug.  6.*     92,  267 
1783  [De  Peyster,  Arent  Schuyler.]     [Detroit.]     To  [Brig.  Gen. 

JULY  17  Allan    Maclean,    Niagara].     Encounter   between 

whites  and  Indians  on  the  Ohio.  [Extract  of  let 
ter.  ]  Transcipt.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1783,  Aug.  26. 

C.  C.     169,  9,  348 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     Princeton.     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  18  [Newburgh].     Transmitting  resolve.     A.  L.  S.  of 

William  Jackson,  Asst.  Secy.     1  p.  92,  271 


CORRESPONDENCE   OF   GEORGE   WASHINGTON  669 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

JULY  22  [Newburgh].     Introducing  Mr.  Darby.     A.  L.  S. 

2  pp.  63,  343 

1783  Tfnimbull,]  J[onathan,  jr]    [Newburgh.]    To  the  Secretary 

JULY  23  at  War  [Princeton].     Acceptance  of  commutation 

by  Delaware  officers.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

A.     VII,  193 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

JULY  24  Washington  [on  Northern  frontier].     Minor  mat 

ters;  arrival  of  the  Definitive  Treaty  at  New 
York.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.  1  p.  Answered 
Aug.  6.*  ,  92,  272 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Attendance  of  the  Com- 

JULY  28  mander-in-chief  on  Congress.      D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of 
Congress  to  Washington,  1783,  Aug  1.  92,  278 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

JULY  31  Washington  [on  Northern  frontier].     His  attend 

ance  on  Congress.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot. 
2  pp.  Answered  Aug.  6.*  92,  274 

1783  McHenry,  James.     Princeton  [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

JULY  31  Washington  [on  Northern  frontier].     Attendance 

on  Congress;  the  peace  establishment  and  Rhode 
Island.  A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Answered  Aug.  6. 

63,  363 

1783  Maclean,  Allan.     Niagara.     To  Col.  M[arinus]  Willett  [Al- 

JULY  31  bany].     Statement  of  recent  encounter  between 

whites  and   Indians  on   the  Ohio.      Transcript. 

Enclosed    in    Washington    to   the   President  of 

Congress,  1783,  Aug.  26.  C.  C.     169,  9,  349 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

AUG.  1  Washington  [On  Northern  frontier].     Transmit 

ting  resolve.     L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.     1  p. 

92,  276 

1783  Steuben,  [Baron  von]  Chamblee  [Canada],     To  [Lt.]  Gen. 

AUG.  3  [Frederick]  Haldimand  [Quebec].     Surrender  of 

Western  posts   by  the    British.     Contemporary 

copy.     2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  David  Humph 

reys.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to*  the  President 

of  Congress,  1783,  Aug.  30.        C.  C.     152,  11, 461 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  President  of 

AUG.  6  Congress  [Princeton].    Visit  to  Congress.    Draft. 

1  p.     In  handwriting  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr. 


670  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  11.  Referred  to  Holton, 
Wilson,  Carroll,  Huntington  and  Duane.  Re 
ported  Sep.  10.  A.  VII,  195 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1891.    10,291. 

1783  Washington,  George.     Newburgh.     To   the  President  of 

AUG.  6  Congress  [Princeton].     Provisioning  the  western 

posts.  Draft.  5  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David 
Humphreys.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  11.  Re 
ferred  Sep.  10  to  Duane,  Peters,  Carroll,  Haw 
kins  and  A.  Lee.  Reported  Sep.  19. 

A.     VII,  197 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  292. 

1783  Haldimand,  Frederick.      Quebec.      To  Maj.   Gen.   Baron 

AUG.  6  Steuben  [Chamblee].     Arranging  for  meeting  at 

Sorel.  Contemporary  copy.  1  p.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Aug.  30. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  465 

1783  Continental   Congress,  Resolves.     Erection   of   equestrian 

AUG.  7  statue   of    Washington;    description.    D.    S.    of 

George  Bond.     1    p.     Enclosed  in  Boudinot   to 

Washington,  1783,  Aug.  12.  64,  30 

Second  D.  S.  of  Charles  Thomson,  enclosed  in  Secretary  of  Congress 
to  Washington,  1783,  Aug.  28,  64,  119. 

1783  McHenry,  James.     Princeton.     To  [George]  Washington 

Auo-  11  [Newburgh].     Reasons  for  his  attendance  on  Con 

gress;  evacuation  of  New  York.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp. 

64,  14 

1783  Steuben,  [Baron   von.]     Sorel.     To  [Lt.    Gen.  Frederick 

AUG.  11  Haldimand,  Sorel].     Surrender  of  the  Western 

posts;    passport   to   visit    same.     Contemporary 

copy.     2   pp.     Enclosed   in  Washington  to  the 

President  of  Congress,  1783,  Aug.  30. 

C.  C.    152,  11,  469 

1783  Washington,  George.      Newburgh.      To   Robert   Morris, 

AUG.  12  [Princeton].     His  personal  account  with  the  pub 

lic  and  purchases  in  Philadelphia.  Auto,  draft 
signed.  1  p.  P.  Ill,  283 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

AUG.  12  Washington  [Newburgh].     Attendance  on  Con 

gress;  peace  establishment  of  army.  L.  S.  of 
Elias  Boudinot.  3  pp.  64,  22 

1783  Boudinot,    Elias.     Princeton.      To   [George]   Washington 

AUG.  12  [Newburgh].    Enclosing  proposed  address  of  Con 

gress  and  resolve  for  erection  of  statue.  A.  L.  S. 
2pp.  Marked:  "-private."  64.26 


CORKESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  671 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Art;.  12  ton  [Newburgh].     Demands  for  money;  knowl 

edge  of  resources.    L.  S.    1  p.    Answered  Aug.  25. 

64,  20 

1783  Haldimand,   Frederick.      St.    Johns   [Canada],      To   Maj. 

AUG.  13  Gen.    Baron    Steuben    [Sorel?].     The   definitive 

treaty;  harmonious  relations  between  the  United 
States  and  Great  Britain;  refusal  of  passport  to 
visit  posts.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  In 
handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 
Aug.  30.  C.  C.  152.  11,  473 

1783  Washington,  George.     [Newburgh.]    To  the  President  of 

AUG.  14  Congress  [Princeton].     Reasons  for  delay  in  set 

ting  out  for  Princeton.  Draft.  1  p.  Iti  hand 
writing  of  Jonathan  Trumbull,  jr.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Aug.  22.  A.  Vtl,  203 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford),  X.  Y.    1891.    10,  297. 

1783  Haldimand,  Frederick,  to  Washington.  See:  Continental 

AUG.  19  Congress,  Order  on  letter  of  Haldimand,  1783, 

Sep.  8. 

1783  Morris,  Robert.  [Philadelphia.]  To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  20  [en  route  to  Rocky  Hill,  New  Jersey].  Liquida 

tion  of  personal  account.  L.  S.  2  pp.  64,  50 

1783  Boudinot,  Elias.  Princeton.  To  [George]  Washington 

AUG.  21  [en  route  to  Rocky  Hill].  Mrs.  [Martha]  Wash 

ington's  illness;  [Henry]  Laurens's  report  of 
treaty  negotiations  in  Europe;  the  reciprocity 
provision;  minor  matters.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp. 
Marked  private.  64,  53 

1783  Steuben,  [Baron  von].  Saratoga  [New  York],  To  [George] 

AUG.  23  Washington  [near  Rocky  Hill].  Report  of 

interview  with  [Lt.]  Gen.  [Frederick]  Haldi 
mand  on  subject  of  evacuation  of  the  West 
ern  posts  by  the  British.  Contemporary  copy. 
6  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress, 
1783,  Aug.  30.  C.  C.  152,  11,  453 

1783  Washington,  George.  Rocky  Hill  [New  Jersey].  To  the 

AUG.  26  President  of  Congress  [Princeton].  Disposition 

of  British  officers  and  savages  on  the  Western 
frontier.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
David  Humphreys.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug.  27. 
Referred  to  Duane,  Peters,  Carroll,  Hawkins  and 
A.  Lee.  Reported  Sep.  19.  A.  VII,  207 


672  LIBBAKY   OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Washington,  George.     Princeton  [New   Jersey].     To  the 

AUG.  26  President  [of  Congress,  Princeton].     Address  on 

occasion  of  his  reception  by  Congress.     Draft. 

2  pp.  A.     VII,  '205 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.  1891,  10,  299. 

[1783]  Continental  Congress  President.     [Princeton.]     Address  to 

[Auo.  26]  George  Washington  on  occasion  of  his  attendance 

on  Congress.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  Boudinot  to  Washington,  1783,  Aug.  12. 

64,  28 

[1783]  Washington,   George.      Newburgh.      To   Robert   Morris 

[Auo.  27]  [Philadelphia].     Introducing  Alexander  Moore. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p.  P.     Ill,  291 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  the  President  of 

AUG.  28  Congress  [Princeton].      Admission  of  American 

officers  to  recently  established  Polish  Order  [of 
Divine  Providence].  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting 
of  David  Humphreys.  Read  in  Congress,  Aug. 
29.  Referred  to  Ellery,  A.  Lee,  Izard,  Peters  and 
McHenry.  ReportedSep.il.  A.  VII,  209 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Secretary.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

AUG.  28  Washington  [Princeton].     Erection  of    statue  of 

Washington;  introducing  [Joseph]  Wright.  L.  S. 
of  Charles  Thomson.  1  p.  64,  117 

1783  Washington,]  G[eorge].     [Rocky  Hill.]     To  the  President 

AUG.  30  of  Congress  [Princeton].     Arrangements  for  tak 

ing  possession  of  the  Western  posts;  Baron  Steu- 
ben's  report.  Auto,  draft  signed.  1  p.  Read 
in  Congress,  Sep.  1.  Referred  to  Izard,  Haw 
kins,  Duane,  A. Lee  and  Higginson.  A.  VII,  211 
1783  Washington,  George.  Rocky  Hill.  To  the  Secretary  at 

AUG.  31  War  [Princeton].     Capt.  Segord's  claim.     Draft. 

2  pp.     In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VII,  213 

1783  Morris,  Robert.    [Philadelphia.]    To  [George]  Washington 

SEP.  2  [Rocky   Hill].      Garrisons    for  Western    posts; 

want  of  an  establishment  [of  army].     L.  S.  of 

Robert  Morris.     1  p.  64,  128 

1783  Washington,]  G[eorge].    Rocky  Hill.    To  [Robert  Morris, 

SEP.  3  Philadelphia].     Invitation.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

1  p.  P.     IH,  301 

1783  St.  Clair,  Arthur.     Princeton  [New  Jersey].     To  [George] 

SEP.  3  Washington  [Rocky  Hill].     Pennsylvania  officers 

who  wish  to  be  put  on  the  Peace  Establishment. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  673 

A.  L.  S.  2  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the 
President  of  Congress,  1783,  Dec.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  545 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  the  President  of 

SEP-  4  Congress   [Princeton].     Forwarding  [Lt.]    Gen. 

[Frederick]  Haldimand's  letter.     Draft.     1  p.    In 

handwriting  of  David  Humphreys.      A.    VII,  247 

1783  [Washington,  George.  ]     Rocky  Hill.     To  James  McHenry 

SEP-  5  [Princeton].     Brevet  rank.    Auto,  draft.     3  pp. 

Partly  in  handwriting  of  David  Cobb. 

A.     VII,  215 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

SEP-  5  [Rocky  Hill].     Exchange  of  courtesies  etc.     A. 

L.  S.     3  pp.  64,  143 

1783  Washington,    George.     Rocky   Hill.     To    James    Duane 

SEP-  7  [Princeton].     Settlement  of  the  Indian  country. 

Auto,  draft  signed.     9  pp.  A.     VII,  219 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,303. 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     Observations  on  the 

SEP.  8  Committee  of  Congress's  intended  report  on  the 

Peace  Establishment.  Draft.  8  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys  and  David  Cobb. 

A.     VII,  231 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  312. 

1783  Continental  Congress.     Order  on  letter  of  Lt.  Gen.  Fred- 

SEP.  8  erick  Haldimand  to   George   Washington  1783, 

Aug.  19,  respecting  Indians  on  the  Northern  fron 
tier.  Extract  of  letter  given.  Contemporary 
copy.  1  p.  C.  C.  152,  11,  481 

1783  [Knox,  Henry.]     West  Point.     To  [George  Washington, 

SEP.  10  Rocky  Hill].     Lack  of  clothing  for  troops.     [Ex 

tract  of  letter.]     2pp.     In  handwriting  of  David 
Cobb.     Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  President 
of  Congress,  1783,  Sep.  19.        C.  C.     152,  10,  495 
1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

SEI>-  10  ton  [Rocky  Hill].     Notes  for  settlement  of  [Lt.] 

Col.  [Richard]  Varick's  accounts.     L.  S.     1  p. 

64,  153 

1783  Continental   Congress,   Resolve.     Washington's    access   to 

SEP.  15  secret  papers  of  Congress.     A.  D.  S.  of  Charles 

Thomson.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  President  of  Con 
gress  to  Washington,  1783,  Sep.  17.  64,  177 

Above  motion  was  made  by  Daniel  Carroll  and  seconded  by  James 
McHenry. 

28632—06 43 


674  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Duportail,  [Louis  Le  Begue.]     Philadelphia.     To  [George] 

SEP.  16  Washington  [Rocky  Hill].     Case  of  officers  in  the 

Engineer  Department.  Contemporary  copy.  2 
pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  Enclosed 
in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 
Sep.  19.  C.  C.  152,  11,  491 

[1783]  Washington,  George.  [Rocky  Hill]  To  [Maj.  Gen.  Henry 

CSEP-  1?]  Knox,  West  Point].  Peace  establishment  of 

army;  distribution  of  clothing.  [Extract  of  let 
ter.]  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  David  Cobb.  En 
closed  in  Washington  to  the  President  of  Con 
gress,  1783,  Sep.  19.  C.  C.  152,  11,  497 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

SEP.  17  Washington  [Rock}7  Hill].     Transmitting  resolve. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.     1  p.  64,  178 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Rocky  Hill.     To  the  President 

SEP.  18  of  Congress  [Princeton].     Access  to  the  secret 

papers  of  Congress.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

Read  in  Congress,  Sep.  18.  A.     VII,  239 

1783  Washington,  George.  Rocky  Hill.  To  the  President  of 

SEP.  19  Congress  [Princeton].  Duportail's  case;  cloth 

ing  for  troops  on  North  river;  discharge  of  fur- 
loughed  troops.  Auto,  draft  signed.  1  p.  Read 
in  Congress,  Sep.  19.  Referred  to  Huntington, 
Gerry  and  Duane.  Reported  in  part,  Sep.  29,  and 
finally  Oct.  3.  A.  VII,  241. 

Printed,  in  part:  Writingsof  Washington  (Ford)  X.  Y.    1891.    10,  317, 
note. 

1783  Duane,  James.    Princeton.     To  George  Washington  [Rocky 

SKP.  22  Hill].     Foreign  despatches.     A.  L.  S.     1  p. 

64,  199 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Committee.    Princeton.     To  [George] 

SEP.  22  Washington  [Rocky  Hill].     Desiring  conference 

on    subject   of   Duportail's  letter   [of   Oct.   29]. 

A.  L.  S.  of  Samuel  Huntington.     1  p.        64,  201 

Committee:  Williamson,  Osgood  and  Ellery. 

1783  Continental  Congress.     "Motion    of    Mr.    S.    Huntington 

SEP.  24  'That  the  Commander  in  chief  be  authorized  to 

discharge  such  parts  of  ye  federal  Army  Now  in 
service  as  he  shall  deem  proper  &  Expedient  and 
that  he  direct  that  necessary  Clothing  be  imme 
diately  provided  for  those  that  may  be  longer 
retained  in  Service."1  "Commander  in  Chief. 

(To  take  Order)" "Secret " 

C.  C.     186,  126 

Above  quotation  is  mi  entry  in  the  Committee  Book,  in  handwriting 
of  George  Bond. 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  675 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  Samuel  Hunting- 

SEP.  25  ton  [Princeton].     Wording  of  the  proclamation 

disbanding  the  Army.     Auto,  draft  .signed.    2pp. 

A.     VII,  243 

Printed:  Writingsof  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  243. 

1783  Continental  Congress,  President.     Princeton.     To  [George] 

Washington  [Princeton],  Transmitting  resolves. 
A.  L.  S.  of  Elias  Boudinot.  1  p.  64,  206 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  the  President  of 

SEP,  26  Congress  [Princeton].     Acknowledging  receipt  of 

resolves  respecting  [Maj.]  Gen.  [Robert]  Howe 

and  troops  under  his  command.    Draft.    1  p.    In 

handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker.     A.     VII,  245 

1783  Kosciusko,      Thadfdeus],      Philadelphia.       To      [George] 

SEP.  26  Washington  [Rocky  Hill].     Promotion  to  briga- 

diership.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Oct.  2. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  503 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  2  Congress    [Princeton].     Kosciusko's   promotion. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 
Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  4.  Referred  to  Read, 
Peters  and  Duane.  Reported  Oct.  9.  Acted  on 
Oct.  13.  A.  VII,  249 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.     1S85.    8,487. 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

°CT-  2  [Princeton].     Claret.     L.  S.     1  p. 

64,  225 

1783  Williams,    O[tho]   H[olland],     Baltimore.      To   [William] 

OCT.  2  Jackson    [Philadelphia],     Recommending    Capt. 

[Edward?]    Dyer   for   appointment.       A.    L.    S. 

2  pp.  C.  C.     152,  11,  553 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  [Robert  Morris, 

O«.  3  Philadelphia].      Pay    for    the    dragoon    guard. 

Draft.     2    pp.      In    handwriting    of    Benjamin 

Walker.  A.    VII,  251 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT-  3  ton  [Rocky  Hill],     Orders  for  evacuating  Penob- 

scot.  Contemporary  copy.  2pp.  In  handwrit 
ing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in  Washing 
ton  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Oct.  7. 

C.  C.     152,11,511 


676  LIBRAEY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  the  President  of 

OCT.  7  Congress  [Princeton],     Orders  for  the  evacuation 

of  Penobscot.  Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of 
Benjamin  Walker.  Read  in  Congress,  Oct.  9. 

A.     VII,  253 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]   Washing- 

OCT.  10  ton  [Princeton].     Pay    [for   the  dragoon-guard]. 

L.  8.     1  p.  64,  203 

1783  Greene,  Nathanael.    Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  11  ton  [Rocky  Hill].    Recommending  certain  officers" 

who  wish  to  be  placed  in  the  Peace  Establish 
ment.  A.  L.  S.  4  pp.  Enclosed  in  Washington 
to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Dec.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  54:9 

1783  Carroll,    Daniel.      Princeton.      To   [George]    Washington 

OCT.  14  [Princeton],     Introducing  Capt[-lt.  James]  Bruff. 

Recent  copy.     1  p.  63,  277 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Princeton.]     To  [George]  Washington 

OCT.  15  [Princeton],     Officers    of  the    Invalid  regiment; 

retirement,  pensions  etc.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lin 
coln.  3pp.  In  handwriting  of  Samuel  Shaw. 

64,  286 

1783  Washington,  George.      Rocky  Hill.      To  [the  Secretary  at 

OCT.  18  War,  Princeton].     Disposition    of   the  invalids. 

Draft.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker.  A.  VII,  255 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washington 

OCT.  20  [Rocky  Hill].     Introducing  Arthur  Noble;  emi 

gration  from  Ireland.         A.  L.  S.     1  p.     64,  21)8 
1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To    Robert    Morris 

OCT.  28  [Philadelphia].     Invitation.     Auto,  draft  signed. 

1  p.  P.     Ill,  339 

1783  Lincoln,  B[enjamin].     Princeton.     To  [George]  Washing- 

OCT.  30  ton  [Princeton].     Letter  of  introduction  for  Wil 

liam  Jackson.     A.  L.  S.     1  p.  64,  322 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Princeton,]     To  [George]  Washington 

Nov.  1  [Rocky  Hill].    Subsistence  roll  of  Hospital  De 

partment.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lincoln.     1  p. 

64,  330 

1783  Wayne,  Anthony.     Philadelphia.     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  1  ton  [Rocky  Hill].     Report  of  operations  of  troops 

under  his    command  in  Georgia  from  Jan.    19, 

1782,  to  Dec.  9.     Victories  over  British  arid  In- 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  677 

dians;  speeches,  correspondence  etc.  A.  L.  S. 
12  pp.  Transmitted  to  Congress. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  555 

1783  Washington,  George.     R[ocky]  Hill.     To  the  Secretary  at 

Nov.  4  War  [Princeton].     Continuance  of  officers  of  the 

Hospital  Department.      Draft.      1  p.     In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  A.     VII,  257 
1783              Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  the  Board  of  War 
Nov.  4                         [Philadelphia].     Certificate   of   Maj.    Allen    Mc- 

Lane's  services  and  right  to  pension. 
McLane,  Allen.     History  of  above  claim  and  later  services 
to   the    country    during    war   of    1812.      Recent 
copies.     3  pp.  C.  C.     152,  11,  647 

1783  Lincoln,    B[enjamin].     [Princeton.]     To  [George]  Wash- 

Nov.  4  ington  [Rocky  Hill].     Motion  in  Congress  to  re 

duce  army  to  500  men;  vote  on  same;  adjourn 
ment  to  Annapolis.     A.  L.  S.     3  pp.          64,  335 
1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  the  Secretary  at 

Nov.  6  War.      Pay   for   the   members   of   his   military 

family.     Auto,  draft  signed.     1  p. 

P.     Ill,  361 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  [Alexander  Ham- 

Nov.  6  ilton,  Princeton].     His  retention  of  rank.     Auto. 

draft  signed.     2  pp.  P.     Ill,  363 

1783  Washington,  George.     Rocky  Hill.     To  [the  Secretary  at 

Nov.  8  War,    Princeton]     [Capt-lt.     Peter]    Taulrnan's 

claim  to  promotion ;  discharge  of  invalids.    Draft. 

3  pp.     In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 

A.     VII,  259 

1783  Secretary  at  War.     [Princeton.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  8  ton  [Rocky  Hill].     Invalids  to  go  to  West  Point; 

journey  to  Boston.     A.  L.  S.  of  Benjamin  Lin 
coln.     2  pp.  64,  347 
1783              Secretary  at  War.     [Princeton.]     To  [George]  Washing- 
Nov.  12                       ton  [West  Point].     Returns  for  subsistence  esti 
mate.     A.  L.  S.  of  Joseph  Carleton.     1  p. 

65,  29 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.     New  York.     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  12  ton  [Orangetown].     Arrangements  for  evacuat 

ing  New  York.  Contemporary  copy.  In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Nov. 
18.  C.  C.  152,  11,  519 

See:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.    1891.    10,  334,  note. 


678  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  Continental  Congress,  Secretary.  Princeton.  To  [George] 

Nov.  13  Washington  [en  route  to  West  Point],  Election 

of  Thomas  Mifflin,  President  of  Congress;  ad 
journment  to  Princeton.  L.  S.  of  Charles  Thom 
son.  1  p.  64,  357 

1783  Washington,  George.  West  Point.  To  [Sir]  Guy  Carle  - 

Nov.  14  ton  [New  York].  Arrangements  for  evacuation 

of  New  York.  Contemporary  cop}'.  In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783,  Nov. 
18.  C.  C.  152,  11,  519 

See:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1891.    10,  ".34,  note. 

1783  [Washington,  George.]     West    Point.     To    [Philip   John 

Nov.  15  Schuyler,    Robert    R.    Livingston    and      James 

Duane].  Announcement  of  date  of  intended  evac 
uation  of  New  York  by  the  British.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 

P.     Ill,  365 

1783  Washington,  George.     West  Point.     To  the  President  of 

Nov.  18  Congress  [Princeton].     Time  fixed  for  evacuation 

of  New  York.     Draft.     1  p.     In  handwriting  of 

David  Humphreys.     Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  13. 

A.     VII,  ^17 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.  Y.     1S91.     10,  334. 

1783  Washington,  George.     [West  Point.]     To  the  War  Office 

Nov.  18  [Princeton].     Discharge  of  troops.     Draft.     1  p. 

In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 

A.     VII,  205 

1783  Washington,  George.     West  Point  [New  York.]    To  Rob- 

Nov.  18  ert  Morris  [Princeton?].     Approaching  evacua 

tion  of  New  York;  pay  of  officers.  Draft.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 

A.     VII,  2<>3 

1783  Jackson,  M[ichael].     West  Point  [New  York].     To  George 

Nov.  19  Washington  [Wrest  Point].     Enclosing  memorial 

to  Congress.  L.  S.  1  p.  Enclosed  in  Wash 
ington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1784,  Jan. 
10.  C.C.  152,  11,  <>3<> 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  25  ton  [New  York].     Introducing  Baron   Poellnitz. 

L.  S.     1  p.  65,  35 

1783  Morris,  Robert.     [Philadelphia.]     To  [George]  Washing- 

Nov.  26  ton  [New  York].     Inability  to  comply  with   me 

morial  officers  or  relieve  distress  of  armv  as  to 


CORRESPONDENCE    OF    GEORGE    WASHINGTON  679 

pay;  disagreeableness  of  his  situation;  backward 
ness  of  states.  L.  S.  2  pp.  63,  37 

1783  Carleton,  [Sir]  Guy.  H.  M.  8.  Cere*,  off  Staten  Island. 

I)EC-  1  To  [George]  Washington  [New  York].  Final  de 

parture  of  British.  Contemporary  cop}*.  1  p. 
Jn  handwriting  of  Richard  Varick.  Enclosed  in 
Washington  to  the  President  of  Congress,  1783, 
Dec.  3.  C.  C.  152,  11,  527 

1783  Washington,  George.  New  York.  To  [the  President  of 

DEC-  3  Congress,  Princeton].  Announcing  departure  of 

British  from  New  York.  Draft.  Ip.  In  hand 
writing  of  Benjamin  Walker.  Read  in  Congress, 
Dec.  18.  A.  VII,  209 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    8,  500.    • 

1783  Washington,  George.    Philadelphia.    To  [Col.  Charles  Ar- 

DEC-  lo  mand-Tufin,]    Marquis  de  la  Rouerie  [Philadel 

phia].  His  merit  as  an  officer  and  services  to 
America.  Contemporary  copy.  3  pp.  En 
dorsed:  "Mar.  1,  1784:.  Original  returned  to 
Genl.  Armand."  C.  C.  152,  11,  (i±3 

1783  Washington,    George.      Annapolis    [Maiyland].     To    the 

I^c-  20  President   of    Congress    [Annapolis].     Arrange 

ments  for  resigning  his  commission.  Draft.  1  p. 
In  handwriting  of  Benjamin  Walker. 

A.     VII,  271 

1783  Washington,  George.     Annapolis.     To  [the  President  of 

DEC.  21  Congress,  Annapolis].     Reduction   of  the  army; 

recommending  Brig.  Gen.  Michael  Jackson  and 
Col.  Richard  Butler;  other  miscellaneous  military 
matters.  Draft.  5pp.  In  handwriting  of  Ben 
jamin  Walker.  Read  in  Congress,  Dec.  22. 

A.     VII,  273 

Printed,   in  part:    Writings  of  Washingti  n    (Sparks)  Boston.    1835 

8,  502. 

[1783]  Continental  Army.     Officers  desiring  to  be  placed  in  the 

[DEC.  21]  Peace  Establishment  of  the  Army.     List  of  names 

by  states.  1  p.  In  handwriting  of  Benjamin 
Walker.  Enclosed  in  Washington  to  the  Presi 
dent  of  Congress,  1783,  Dec.  21. 

C.  C.     152,  11,  541 

1783  Continental    Congress,    Annapolis.      Resolve    establishing 

DEC.  22  order   of  the   public   audience   of   Gen.  George 

Washington.     Draft.     1  p.      In   handwriting  of 

Charles  Thomson.  A.     VII,  279 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)X.Y.    1891.    10, 377.  note. 


680  LIBRARY    OF    CONGRESS 

1783  W[ashingto]n,  G[eorge].     Annapolis.     To  the  President  of 

DEC-  23  Congress    [Annapolis],      Address   resigning    his 

commission.  Draft  signed.  2  pp.  In  hand 
writing  of  David  Humphreys.  A.  VII,  281 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Ford)  N.Y.     1891.    10,  338. 

1783  Continental  Congress.     [Annapolis].     To  George  Washing 

ton  [Annapolis].  Address  of  the  President  of 
Congress  on  resigning  his  commission.  2  pp. 
In  handwriting  of  and  attested  by  Charles  Thom 
son.  A.  VII,  283 

Printed:  Journals  of  Congress  of  given  date. 

1784  Continental  Congress,  Resolve.     Declining  to  nominate  per- 
JAN-  5  sons  to  be  created  Knights  of  the  Order  of  Divine 

Providence.  Contemporary  copy.  2  pp.  En 
closed  in  President  of  Congress  to  Washington, 
1784,  Jan.  9.  65,  175 

1784  Continental   Congress,  President.     Annapolis     To    "Gen- 

JAX-  9  era!"  George  Washington  [Mt.  Vernon].     Trans 

mitting  resolves  relative  to  Polish  Order  of 
Knights  of  Divine  Providence.  A.  L.  8.  of 
Thomas  Mifflin.  1  p.  65,  174 

1784  Washington,  George.     Mount  Vernon  [Virginia].     To  the 

JAN-  14  President  of  Congress  [Annapolis].     Recommend 

ing  [IA]  Col.  [David]  Humphreys  for  office.  A. 
L.  S.  3  pp.  Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  29. 

C.  C.     152,  11.  631 

Printed:  Writings  of  Washington  (Sparks)  Boston.    1835.    0,  7. 

1784  Washington,  George.  Mount  Vernon.  To  the  President 

JAX-  19  of  Congress  [Annapolis].  Submitting  papers  in 

case  of  Brig.  Gen.  Michael  Jackson;  recommend 
ing  Capt.  [Michael  Gabriel]  Houdin  for  commis 
sion  in  Peace  Establishment  of  the  Arm}7.  L.  S. 
2'  pp.  In  handwriting  of  David  Humphreys. 
Read  in  Congress,  Jan.  29.  C.  C.  152,  11,  635 

1784  Steuben,  [Baron  von],  Annapolis  [Maryland].  To  the 

MAR.  19  President  of  Congress  [Annapolis].  Appoint 

ment  of  Major  [William]  North  to  Inspector 
ship  of  the  arm}7.  L.  S.  1  p.  Read  in  Con 
gress,  Mar.  22.  Mar.  23  referred  to  Howell, 
Gerry  and  Williamson.  C.  C.  152,  11,  477 

[1789]  [Thomson,  Charles.]     [Mt  Vernon.]     To   [George  Wash- 

[APK.  14]  ington,  Mt  Vernon].     Address  informing  him  of 

his  election  as  President  of  the  United   States. 

Auto,  draft.     1  p.  115,  125 


ERRATA. 

p.  40,  item  90,  104,  for  1T7G  read  1777. 

p.  79,  item  152,  3,  137,  for  D'Emory  read  D'Eniery. 

p.  153,  item  93,  201,  for  1777  read  1779. 

p.  160,  item  91,  227,  for  1777  read  1778. 

p.  161,  item  152,  4,  359,  for  Robert  read  Richard. 

p.  162,  item  152.  4,  391,  surne. 

p.  169.  item  90,  262,  same. 

p.  207,  item  W,  read  Navy  Board  to  George  Washington. 

p.  232,  item  93,  119,  for  1773  read  1779. 

p.  319,  item  93,  146,  for  Johnston  read  Johnson. 

p.  321,  item  93,  143,  same. 

p.  339,  item  93,  237,  for  Hancock  read  Jay. 

p.  353,  item  152,  7,  477,  for  New  York  read  New  Jersey. 

p.  361,  item  34,  43,  for  Spooner  read  Spencer. 

p.  365,  item  34,  93,  for  Richard  read  Robert 

p.  373,  item  152,  8,  151,  after  Fort  Herkimer,  New  York,  read  To  [Brig.] 

Gen.  [Abraham]  Ten  Broeck. 
p.  403,  item  94.  203.  for  1780  read  1777. 
p.  455.  item  A.  V.  pt.  II.  233,  for  Walter  read  Walton, 
p.  465.  A.  V.  pt.  II.  281,  for  Walker  read  Walton, 
p.  487,  item  95,  93.  for  North  read  South  Carolina. 
p.  497,  item  Miscel.,  for  1781  read  1782. 

p.  523,  item  A.  VI.  pt.  I,  127.  for  Charles  Carroll  read  Daniel, 
p.  581,  item  152,  10,  555,  for  death  of  Aaron  White  read  Philip, 
p.  629.  item  152,  11,  37,  for  Samuel  read  Solomon, 
p.  674,  item  64.  201,  for  Williamson  read  Huntington. 
p.  678,  item  64,  357.  for  Princeton  read  Annapolis. 
p.  678,  item  152,  11,  519,  for  West  Point  read  New  York. 

681 


LIST  OF  PRESIDENTS  OF  THE  CONTINENTAL  CONGRESS. 

Peyton  Randolph,  of  Virginia Sept.    5.  1774 

Henry  Middleton,  of  South  Carolina-.,—  Oct.  22,  1774 

Peyton  Randolph—  --May  10,  1775 

John   Hancock,   of  Massachusetts May  24, 1775 

Henry  Lanrens,  of  South  Carolina Nov.     1,  1777 

John  Jay,  of  New  York __I)ec.  10, 1778 

Samuel  Huntington,  of  Connecticut Sept.  28, 177!) 

Thomas  McKean,  of  Delaware—  __.Tuly  10,  1781 

John  Hanson,  of  Maryland Nov.     5,1781 

Elias  Boudinot,  of  New  Jersey . Nov.     4,  1782 

Thomas  MilHin,  of  Pennsylvania Nov.     3,  1783 

Richard  Henry  Lee,  of  Virginia—  —Nov.  30, 1784 

John    Hancock —Nov.  23,  1785 

Nathaniel  Gorham,  of  Massachusetts —June  0,  1780 

Arthur  St.  Clair,  of  Pennsylvania Fch.     2,  1787 

Cyrus  Griffin,  of  Virginia —Jan.  22, 1788 

G82 


INDEX. 


A.  . 

Abenakis.     (Sec  Indians.) 

Abercromby.   Robert,  568. 

Absence,  leaves  of,  500,  560. 

Aoadians,  42. 

Accounting  officers,  284. 

Accounts,  35,  38,  48,  74,  504,  575 ;  au 
diting  of.  69,  70.  71 ;  battalion.  61  ; 
contractors,  602,  603;  methods, 
289;  Xe\v  Jersey  and  New  York, 
134;  officers',  335.  637;  pay.  411; 
recruiting,  141,  145 ;  settlement  of, 
47,  58.  121,  165,  286,  335,  504,  579, 
601,  613,  644,  645,  646,  649;  state 
of  public.  667  ;  stores,  190. 

Accoutrements,  197,  327,  387,  499;  for 
dragoons,  301. 

Ackland,  Lady  Harriet,  194,  195. 

Adam,  John.  498.  503,  511. 

Adams,  John,  16,  25,  28,  35,  36,  38,  43, 
44,  45,  47,  49.  50,  60,  95,  135,  172, 
178;  letters,  12,  32,  42,  167,  450; 
visit  to  New  England,  30. 

Adams,  Peter,  383. 

Adams.  Samuel,  32,  47,  142,  167,  242, 
262.  268,  277.  313,  443,  450,  460, 
476,  506;  letter,  12;  certificate, 
527. 

Addams.  Ezekiel.  570. 

Additional  Continental  Regiments 
(The  Sixteen),  340,  414,  440;  com 
missions,  136;  field  officers,  347. 

Adjutant-General,  52, 130, 198,  203,  207, 
208,  595,  596,  607;  assistants  and 
clerks.  322;  deputy  for  Northern 
Department,  137  ;  Hand,  482,  634  ; 
Scammell,  209,  472,  477  ;  servants, 
623. 

Adjutant-General's  Department,  582, 
583,  608:  combined  with  Inspector- 
General's  Department,  305,  313; 
establishment,  601 ;  regulations, 
570. 


Adjutants,  90. 

Admiralty,  Board  of,  403,  408,  421,  425, 
441,  447,  449,  492,  494,  515;  Ar 
nold's  proposed  naval  expedition, 
410;  British  treatment  of  marine 
prisoners,  402,  403;  frigates,  449, 
452;  lemons,  420;  powder,  387; 
Capt.  Van  Dyke,  438;  wine,  420, 
438,  656. 

Admiralty,  courts,  27,  34. 

Adye,  Stephen  Payne,  628. 

Aertsen,  Guilliame,  drafts  and  copies 
by,  416,  533. 

Affleck,  Edmund,  543. 

Agents,  Continental,  79,  156,  364. 

Aids-de-camp,  517,  586';  appointment 
of,  209 ;  to  brigadiers,  375  ;  claim 
to  command,  387;  pay,  45,  484. 
487;  rank,  33,  45,  394;  Washing 
ton's  need  of,  75. 

Albany,  British  preparations  against. 
620 ;  Committee,  54,  137,  187  ;  pro 
visions  at,  106;  troops  from,  222; 
troops  ordered  to,  374. 

Alexander,  Charles,  190,  211. 

Alexander,  Francis,  179. 

Allegiance  to  colonies,  60. 

Allen,  Ethan,  29,  31,  115,  118,  236,  237. 

Ailing,  Charles,  348. 

Alyay,  Isaac,  581. 

Amboy  (New  Jersey),  British  at,  157, 
158.  , 

Amboy,  John,  514. 

America,  adoption  of  word.  249 ;  credit 
and  resources,  485;  exertions,  549; 
zeal,  422. 

Amerman,  D ,  555. 

Amity  and  Commerce,'  Treaty  with 
France.  273. 

Ammunition,  30.  91,  139,  160,  186,  188. 
199.  282,  392,  547. 

Amory.  Jonathan,  39. 

683 


684 


INDEX. 


Amory,  Thomas,  39. 

Ampliitritc  143;    artillery  in,  158;    list 

of  Frenchmen  arriving  on,  150. 
Amsterdam,  clothing  from,  018. 
Anaquaga     (New     York),     expedition 

against,  264. 
Anderson,  John,  29. 

Andre,  John  Lewis,  312,  458;  letters, 
453,  456,  458,  460 ;  captors  of,  461 ; 
capture  of,  457,  458 ;  case  of,  459, 
460  ;  commission,  458  ;  declaration 
of  identity,  456 ;  efforts  for  release, 
457,  460 ;  executed,  458 ;  memo,  on 
Sheldon's  letter,  461 ;  mother  and 
sisters,  458 ;  necessaries  for,  459 ; 
publication  of  trial  proceedings, 
464 ;  request  to  enter  American 
lines,  453;  request  to  be  shot,  460; 
trial,  458,  461,  467. 
Andrews.  (Sec  Otis  &  Andrews.) 
Annapolis  (Maryland),  324,  537. 
Annis,  John  William,  469. 
Anonymous,  Address  to  Continental 
Soldiers,  426;  British  plan  for 
carrying  on  war,  394 ;  intelligence, 
106,  143,  150,  191,  285,  296,  332, 
336,  362,  368,  385,  426,  437,  511, 
549,  586,  587,  615,  623,  630 ;  letters, 
106,  179,  285,  296,  336,  358,  362, 
368,  385,  394,  426,  511,  549,  568, 
586,  587,  615,  623;  Newburgh  ad 
dresses,  643,  644 ;  rations  and  the 
Virginia  line,  179;  Spain's  mani 
festo,  358 ;  "  Thoughts  of  a  Free 
man,"  210. 

Anspach,  Peter,  554,  586. 
Antill,  Edward,  56. 
D'Antin,  Robillard,  101,  214. 
Appointments,  16,  93,  95,  105,  135,  136, 
144,    145,    155,    156,    192,    198,   240, 
245,   252,   320,   389,   514,   517,   545, 
654;    civil    and    staff,    240;    com- 
mander-in-chief  s,   135  ;    power  of, 
101  ;  in  State  lines,  410. 
Arendt,  Baron  d',  157,  251  502. 
Armand-Tnfin,  Charles,  Marquis  de  la 
Rouerie,  145 ;    letters,  400 ;    appli 
cation,  396  ;    commission,  147  ;    en 
terprise,  381 ;  in  France,  400  ;  merit, 
679;  promotion,  148,  395,  396,  397, 
398 ;   recommended,   643  ;   services, 
395,  679. 

Armand's  corps,  285,  483,  551,  576,  604, 
616 ;  appointments,  389 ;  arms,  160 ; 


Armand's  corps — Continued. 

arrangement,  261.  272;  command, 
486;  commissions,  257;  completion 
of,  287,  478 ;  equipments,  387,  486 ; 
expense,  (543  ;  horses,  387,  575.  602  ; 
majority,  549 ;  incorporation  with 
Pulaski's,  400;  officers,  4<S4 ;  pay, 
524;  recruits,  288;  reduction,  403; 
station,  642  ;  troops  combined  with, 
402;  at  York,  635. 

Armed  vessels,  21,  22,  24,  26,  27,  29,  31, 
36,  51,  58,  85,  153. 

Armourer,  168,  216,  447. 

Arms,  23,  30,  34,  36,  38,  41,  45,  48,  49, 
50,  51,  52,  66,  126,  156,  168,  197,  303, 
314,  327,  329,  437,  440,  489,  491, 
520 ;  application  for,  51 ;  from  Bos 
ton,  189;  collection  of,  189;  for 
Connecticut,  158;  in  Connecticut, 
192;  for  Delaware  levies,  449; 
detention  of,  588,  589 ;  loss  of,  205 ; 
from  France,  112,  130,  366,  422; 
manufacture  of,  33 ;  from  Massa 
chusetts,  138;  for  militia,  121,  190, 
202  ;  for  musicians,  662  ;  for  North 
Carolina,  543 ;  in  Northern  army, 
160,  161,  246;  from  North  River, 
588;  purchase  of.  130;  at  Phila 
delphia,  586;  repair  of,  168.  179, 
180;  return  of,  168;  seizure  of, 
178;  for  South.  522,  543;  at 
Springfield,  160;  for  Sullivan,  248; 
for  Virginia  troops,  121,  129,  190; 
want  of,  47,  52,  159,  160,  163,  168, 
186,  189,  190,  191. 

Armstrong,  John,  318,  320,  33(5,  343, 
347,  354,  356,  360,  425,  427 ;  letters, 
317,  339,  343,  372,  393,  452;  Cam- 
den,  452 ;  conditions,  323 ;  Con 
gress,  318 ;  finances,  339,  372,  393 ; 
French  fleet,  372;  military  mat 
ters,  317,  339 ;  Major  Nichols,  344  ; 
political  matters,  339 ;  subsistence, 
372;  United  States  minister,  372; 
West  Indian  news,  452;  drafts 
and  copies  by,  110. 
Armstrong,  John,  jr.,  360. 
Army,  British,  address  to  foreigners 
in,  234;  assistance  for,  193;  in 
Boston,  15,  30;  campaign  plans, 
123,  136,  142;  condition,  127,  371, 
412;  defeat,  188,  598;  delay  in  at 
tack,  83 ;  designs,  22,  32.  52,  82,  84, 
87,  102,  128,  131,  132,  133,  137,  150, 


INDEX. 


685 


Array.  British — Continued. 

152,  153,  154,  159,  161,  162,  168, 
164,  175,  258,  262,  263,  266,  279, 
328,  346,  354,  360,  362,  363,  372, 
384,  435,  445,  512,  515,  618,  620; 
destination,  176  ;  disasters.  354  ; 
distress,  118;  enlistment  of  pris 
oners,  106,  513,  527 ;  evacuation  of 
Western  posts,  668,  669,  671 ;  ex 
peditions,  322,  364,  366,  368,  390, 
415,  465,  546 ;  foreigners  in,  83 ; 
at  Harlem  Heights,  90 ;  at  Haver- 
straw  bay.  70;  health  of,  15, 
193.  363;  intelligence  of,  65.  81, 
83 :  on  Long  Island",  26 ;  loss  at 
Brandywine,  184 ;  loss  at  Bunker 
Hill,  11,  13;  militia,  587;  move 
ments.  26,  30,  84,  85,  88,  94,  96,  98, 
99,  101,  108,  109,  110,  116,  134,  138, 
140,  353,  154,  156,  157,  179.  180,  181, 
183,  184,  188,  190,  198,  201,  202, 
203,  267,  276,  295,  300,  341,  343, 
347.  350,  351,  352,  367,  370,  372, 
373,  375,  432,  436,  520,  549,  624; 
at  Xantasket,  41 ;  opposition  to, 
134,  176,  177,  182;  plans  against, 
186 ;  preparations  of,  143,  222,  290, 
295  ;  provision  return,  40  ;  pursuit 
of.  247 ;  raising  of  troops.  123 ;  re- 
enforcements,  20,  28,  32.  34,  138, 
149,  354,  362,  363,  410,  465.  474. 
534,  535,  623 ;  review,  586,  587 ;  off 
Rhode  Island,  42;  route  of,  247; 
skirmish  with.  350 ;  at  Sandy 
Hook,  63 ;  stores  at  Boston,  40,  41 ; 
strength,  12,  81,  82,  185,  191,  433, 
507,  540 ;  strength  compared  with 
American  Army,  128 ;  withdrawal 
from  America,  571,  645,  679; 
wounded,  193,  195. 

Army.  Continental,  accounts,  504,  646 ; 
address  to  Congress,  631 ;  address 
to  soldiers,  426 ;  appearance  of 
troops,  592;  arrangement,  20,  235, 
244,  245.  249,  275.  281,  287,  288, 
293,  295,  332,  334.  338,  339,  352, 
353,  369,  376,  377,  378,  395,  401, 
402,  408,  410,  418.  443,  445,  454, 
455,  459,  461,  462,  477,  491,  493, 
500,  514,  535,  536,  560,  603.  605. 
640,  642,  665;  British  estimate  of, 
132;  campaign  matters,  105,  422, 
477,  567,  638,  640,  641  ;  in  Canada, 
33,  35,  51,  53;  claims  of,  642,  649, 


Army,  Continental — Continued. 

652 ;  complaints  of,  625,  661 ;  com 
position  of  battalions,  540;  condi 
tion  of,  32,  92,  100,  111,  128.  129. 
130,  131,  145,  147,  226,  227,  280, 
379,  395,  429,  431,  433,  434.  462, 
500,  525 ;  condition  of.  by  depart 
ments,  212;  conduct  of  regular 
troops  in  south,  456 ;  Congress 
committee  on  state  of,  91  ;  Con 
gress'  jealousy,  229  ;  Congress'  pro 
ceedings  on,  14 ;  contractors'  is 
sues,  602;  critics  of,  206;  danger 
from,  642,  645;  deficiencies,  151; 
department  management,  284 ;  de 
pendence  to  be  placed  in,  639 ;  de 
rangement  complaints,  634 ;  desig 
nation  of  regiments,  136 ;  detach 
ments,  407,  411 ;  difficulties  in, 
441  ;  disbandment,  647,  649.  656 ; 
disbandment  proclamation,  675 ; 
discipline,  12,  20,  49,  92;  disorder 
in,  86,  488,  646;  dispersion  of 
troops  at  West  Point,  512 ;  dispo 
sition  of  troops,  74,  159,  164 ;  dis 
solution,  101;  distress,  209,  215, 
438,  451,  480,  485,  488,  618,  621, 
661,  679  (see  aUo,  sufferings)  ; 
draft,  450 ;  on  East  side  of  the 
Hudson,  101;  efficiency,  205; 
equipment,  523,  567  ;  establishment. 
222,  227,  239,  242,  468,  471,  540, 
595,  648,  672 ;  exemptions  from 
service,  136 ;  expense,  505,  539 ; 
feeding,  616;  feeling  in,  642,  644, 
651 ;  field  operations,  566 ;  filling 
up  of,  456,  566 ;  finances  of,  543 ; 
forbearance  of,  645 ;  foreigners  in. 
120;  Frenchmen  in,  99,  102,  124; 
gratuity,  237 ;  grievances,  645 : 
headquarters,  338;  health,  82,  89, 
101,  107,  124,  146,  557,  584;  in 
crease  of.  92,  96,  110,  135,  136.  177 ; 
Indians  for,  230 ;  land  grants,  663 ; 
levies,  504;  line  of  army.  466; 
management,  111;  march  toward 
Hudson  river,  175 ;  march  south, 
542,  544,  546;  inarch  to  Ver- 
planck's  Point,  611 ;  memorial  on 
pay,  637;  movements,  98.  113,  114, 
117,  124,  161,  162.  176.  182,  185,  187, 
188,  189,  190,  205.  267,  446.  665; 
necessities,  424,  427 ;  in  New  Jer 
sey,  101,  129.  142;  troops  from 


686 


INDEX. 


Army,  Continental— Continued. 

North,  105;  formation  on  North 
River,  99;  organization,  12,  13,  20, 
131 ;  peace  establishment,  649,  650, 
652,  669,  670,  672,  673,  676,  679; 
permanent  army,  453,  456,  460, 
461,  462,  540 ;  petition  of,  663 ;  ' 
position,  259,  261,  320;  prepara 
tions  to  meet  enemy,  186;  propor 
tion  of  troops  to  population,  540 ; 
prices  of  goods  to  soldiers,  71 ; 
purchase  of  articles  intended  for 
troops,  473;  quarters,  194;  raising 
of  new  army,  91,  105;  raising  of 
troops,  34,  35,  36,  63,  66;  recall  of 
troops  from  South,  610 ;  reconnais 
sance,  178;  reduction  of,  392,  396, 
425,  426,  591,  592,  633,  677,  679; 
reenforcements,  52,  80,  86,  105, 
106,  127,  155,  161,  186,  191,  192, 
205,  267,  298,  384,  393,  398,  407, 
414  419,  431,  439,  463,  464,  492, 
513,  521 ;  reforms  in,  203  ;  register, 
382;  regulations,  12,  25,  132,  136, 
361,  472;  relief  of,  642;  remon 
strances,  229 ;  reorganization,  20, 
23,  417,  462,  467 ;  route  from  Cam 
bridge  to  New  York,  114;  in 
South  Carolina,  405;  spirits  after 
Brandywine,  182 ;  strength  of,  21, 
63,  79,  114,  120,  126,  208,  284,  351, 
413,  474,  504,  505,  507,  523,  535, 
536 ;  strength  compared  with  Brit 
ish  army,  128 ;  strength  in  Jersey, 
145,  147;  sufferings,  206,  229  (sec 
also,  distress)  ;  Sullivan's  services 
to,  in  Congress,  531 ;  support  of, 
566 ;  suspicions  of,  649 ;  temper  of, 
262,  618;  terms  of  service,  279; 
transportation  down  Chesapeake 
Bay,  542 ;  troops  willing  to  con 
tinue  in  service,  23 ;  vacancies,  75, 
78,  340,  352,  381,  532;  wants,  91, 
195 ;  winter-quarters,  269,  274,  275. 
381,  383,  472,  624.  (See  also. 
Congress,  Northern  Army.  South 
ern  Army,  Northern,  Southern. 
Middle,  and  Eastern  Departments. 

Army,  French,  493;  arrival,  439,  441; 
at  Baltimore,  598 ;  barrack-mas 
ter,  506,  508;  British  intentions 
against,  445 ;  campaign  against 
Charleston,  582 ;  cooperation  with, 
249,  367,  373,  378,  422,  423,  424, 


Army,  French — Continued. 

425,  426,  431,  432.  441,  447.  452, 
453,  478,  485,  494,  517;  coopera 
tion  against  New  York,  518;  co 
operation  at  Savannah,  373;  flour 
for,  542 ;  killed  and  wounded  :;t 
Yorktown,  551. 

Officers,  121,  131,  195,  202;  appoint 
ments,  160;  arrivals,  150;  coming 
to  America,  171 ;  commissions, 
150 ;  employment,  182  ;  expecta 
tions,  173 ;  introduced  to  Con 
gress,  211 ;  pay,  193  ;  promotion, 
558 ;  protest  of  American  officers 
against,  258;  rank,  144,  147,  152; 
trouble  caused  by,  255. 

March  to  North  river,  526 ;  prisoners 
taken  by,  250;  removal  to  Vir 
ginia,  484,  487;  sailing  of  detach 
ment,  496  ;  supplies,  323,  445,  512  ; 
thanks  of  Congress  to,  501. 
Arnold,  Benedict,  343,  433;  letters,  19, 
24,  26,  27,  52,  53,  55,  56,  61,  97.  140, 
141,  283,  457,  460 ;  amount  of  bribe, 
534 ;  attempt  against,  494.  501 ; 
brigadier  appointment,  117;  Brit 
ish  southern  expedition  under,  477. 

Canadian  expedition,  22,  30 ;  confer 
ences  with  Indians,  55 ;  instruc 
tions,  18;  march,  19,  24,  26;  pro 
visions,  26 ;  retreat,  56,  61 ;  situa 
tion,  27,  52,  53,  56. 

Charges  against,  146,  413 ;  Congress' 
direction  respecting,  409 ;  in  Con 
necticut,  546. 

Court-martial,  308,  350,  392,  397,  398, 
412  ;  confirmation  of  sentence,  402, 
408;  Col.  Mitchell  as  witness,  388. 

At  Danbury,  140;  naval  expedition, 
408,  410;  ordered  to  Trenton,  153; 
in  Philadelphia,  246 ;  promotion, 
143;  rank,  143,  283;  retirement, 
167;  at  Kidgefield,  141 ;  sent  north, 
161,  164. 

Treason  of,  457,  458;  Andre's  case, 
457,  460;  exculpation  of  Varick. 
Franks  and  Smith,  457 ;  fore 
swearing  allegiance,  460 ;  procla 
mation,  464,  467 ;  protection  of  Mrs. 
Arnold,  457  ;  seizure  of  effects,  458  ; 
threats  of  retaliation,  460. 

At  Valcour's  Island.  97. 
Arnold.  (Mrs.)  Benedict,  457. 


INDEX. 


687 


Arnold,  Jonathan,  038,  G42,  663;  let 
ters,  639,  640 ;  attack  on  charac 
ter,  639 ;  complicity  in  Vermont 
affairs.  638,  639,  640;  Capt  Mc- 
Comber,  639 ;  questions  to  be  put 
to  McComber,  640. 

Arsenals,  662. 

Artificers,  446,  448,  476,  477,  479;  ar 
rangement,  377,  401,  500;  artil 
lery,  315 ;  commissions,  434 ;  de 
tention  of,  371  ;  drafted  from 
army,  370;  enlistments,  401:  Ger 
man,  629;  officers,  379,  401;  pay, 
574 ;  resolves  of  Congress  respect 
ing,  501. 

Artillery.  28,  29,  44,  73,  74,  111,  148. 
162,  230,  285,  540,  541,  633 ;  at  Al 
bany,  215,  219;  artificers,  315; 
brigadier  of,  112;  chief  of,  231, 
232 ;  command  of,  217 ;  Commis 
sary  Department,  217 ;  completion 
of  corps,  303 ;  clothing  for,  377 ; 
•enlistments,  286 ;  establishment, 
67,  110;  Fourth  Continental,  390; 
French  officers,  152;  killed,  etc., 
at  Hobkirk's  Hill,  509;  labora 
tories,  110,  112;  magazines,  110, 
222 ;  officers,  103,  260,  511 ;  offi 
cers'  sentiments  on  proposed  incor 
poration,  396;  pay,  257,  309,  484, 
508 ;  Pennsylvania  companies,  390, 
391 ;  Pennsylvania  officers'  memo 
rial.  529 ;  promotions,  334,  500, 
524;  rank,  260,  323,  353,  359,  418; 
resignations,  468 ;  for  Southern 
army.  509;  State  quotas,  286;  sup 
plies,  436,  446,  496,  528,  531,  551  ; 
for  Western  expedition,  400 ;  sur 
veyor,  288. 

Artillerymen,    193,    197. 

Asgill,  Charles,  588,  589,  617,  620, '(521, 
(523 ;  charges  against  Capt.  Mc- 
Curdy,  593  ;  mother's  plea  for,  598  ; 
release  of,  625,  626,  630  ;  request  of, 
618;  Vergennes's  plea  for,  599,  623. 

Asgill,  Lady  Charles,  598. 

Atlee.  Samuel  John,  354,  358,  373,  469, 
482,  511,  512,  559,  560,  564,  581, 
5S3;  letter,  491. 

Audibort,  Philip,  545. 

Auditor  f:tr  army,  68,  210. 

D'Avout. ,  146,  162,  164;  commis 
sion,  165,  172. 


B. 

P.abcock,  Henry,  28. 
Bache,  Richard,  527. 
Badgely,  Abner,  582.  583,  590,  593. 

Baker, ,  372. 

Baker,  for  army,  143,  144. 
Baldwin,  Loammi,  509. 
Balfour,  Nesbit,  501,  560. 
Ballard,  Robert,  93,  198. 
Baltimore,  126,  324. 
Bank,  proposed  U.  S..  437,  460. 
Bannister,  John,  222,  229,  230;  letters, 
227   232. 

Barbarity,  of  British,  33,  51,  154,  244, 
259,  322,  341,  348,  350,  351,  546; 
British  complaints  of  American, 
582,  648. 

Barber,  Francis,  347,  35(5. 

Barclay,  Thomas,  597. 

Barnet,  Ichabod  B.,  323. 

Barrack-masters,  304,  50(5,  508. 

Barracks,  22,  89. 

Barron,  James,  497. 

Barry,  John,  220. 

Barton,  William,  165.  20(5. 

Batteau-men,  113. 

Batteaux,  5(5,  106,  307,  339,  526. 

Batterman,  George,  475. 

Baum,  Friederich,  170. 

Bayley,  Jacob,  52(5;  letters,  27,  259, 
279.  280,  (518;  petition,  517. 

Baylies,  Ilodijah,  9;  drafts  and  copies 
by,  581,  593.  598.  600,  601,  (503, 
608,  613,  657. 

Baylor,  George.  9.  13;  horse  for,  114, 
115,  116 ;  drafts  and  copies  by,  19, 
35,  53. 

Baylor's  Dragoons.  17(5,  301 ;  equip 
ping,  431 ;  horses  for.  121,  329,  330, 
383,  431;  inquiry  into,  275;  or 
dered  south,  383 ;  surprise  of,  261, 
262. 

Beall,  Josiah,  435. 

Beardsley,  Greshom,  (52. 

Beatty,  John,  291. 

Bedaulx.  Frederick  de,  186. 

Bedel,  Timothy,  273,  282. 

Bedford   (New  York),  affair  at,  343. 

Bedford,  Gunning,  231,  663;  letters, 
119,  122. 

Bedford  Road,  skirmish  on,  85. 

Bee,  Thomas,  437,  465,  569,  570,  578. 


688 


INDEX. 


Beef,  405,  456,  512,  520,  560,  592;  in 
spector,  640 ;  price  in  Connecticut, 
216,  217.  218;  salt,  57,  117,  142, 
342,  423.  454,  537;  for  Western 
expedition,  332,  342. 

Beer.  165,  168. 

Beers.  Elias,  348. 

Beers,  Isaac,  348. 

Beers.  Nathan,  612. 

Belton.  John.  144. 

Belts.  405. 

Bemus  Heights  (New  York),  battle, 
180. 

Benedict,  Thaddeus,  277,  374. 

Bennington  (Vermont)  battle,  167,174, 
176.  180,  181;  Committee,  187; 
Congress'  thanks  for  victory,  192. 

Benson,  Egbert,  659,  660,  662;  letters, 
659,  660,  662,  663,  664;  commis 
sioner  to  receive  property  from 
British,  657. 

Benson,   Robert,  24. 

Bergen  Point  (New  Jersey),  Wayne's 
attack  on,  444. 

Berkshire  (Massachusetts),  Commit 
tee,  187. 

Bermuda,  309,  549. 

Berry,  Samuel,  18. 

Bethlehem  (Pennsylvania),  hospital 
at.  342. 

Biddle.  Clement,  404,  425,  660. 

Bigelow,  Timothy,  74. 

Billingsport.  (New  Jersey),  158,  171, 
176. 

Bills,  Continental,  118. 

Bingham,  William,  346. 

Blaine,  Ephraim,  261,  332,  518 ;  letters, 
327,  332,  405,  449,  499,  517,  533; 
appointment,  131. 

Blake,  William.  583. 

Bland.  Theodorick,  326.  349,  385,  413, 
461,  466,  469,  474,  475,  496.  498, 
502,  509,  512,  513,  535,  536,  538, 
596,  601,  607,  608,  638,  643,  644, 
645,  647,  649,  652,  659,  661 ;  letters, 
332,  526,  530,  647,  652;  command 
at  Charlottesville,  293 ;  expense 
account,  397 ;  ordered  south,  325 ; 
services  and  resignation,  385. 

Eland's  Dragoons,  301,  403. 

Blankets,  98,  111,  112,  128,  147,  187, 
188,  191,  194,  199,  245,  309,  313, 
414,  553,  624,  625,  637,  641 ;  collec 
tion  of,  189,  190,  390;  from  New 


Blankets — Continued. 

York,  412 ;  from  North  Carolina, 
243 ;  for  Northern  army,  93 ;  in 
Rhode  Island,  99 ;  seizure  from 
disaffected,  197,  201 ;  size  of,  266 ; 
want  of,  190,  202,  208,  259,  264, 
368. 

Blast  furnaces,  380. 

Blazing  Slat;  supply  schooner,  456. 

Bleeker,  Leonard,  96. 

Blodget.  William,  332. 

Boatmen,  324. 

Boats,  72,  177,  340.  542;  for  Flying 
Camp,  77;  for  Gen.  Mercer,  76;  to 
move  army  south.  540;  sale  of. 
417 ;  for  Western  expedition,  345. 

Boileau.  Pierre,  614. 

Bo  is.  -    -  de,  304. 

Bond,  George,  390,  448.  516.  635,  641, 
651.  674 ;  drafts  and  copies  by.  266, 
273,  319,  342,  345.  362,  387.  391. 
395,  401.  403,  444,  498.  506.  513. 
515,  517,  536,  538,  539.  544.  579, 
583,  596,  605,  624,  656,  670. 

Boots,  327,  354,  361. 

Borden,  William,  577,  578. 

Bordes, ,  101. 

Bordley,  William.  17(5. 

Borre,  Prudhomme  de,  133,  184,  185. 

Boston,  arms,  52;  attack  on,  18,  31,  38; 

blockade,  15. 

British,  designs  against,  125,  346 ; 
destruction  of  fleet.  23;  fleet  off, 
60 ;  movements,  30 ;  reenforce- 
ments,  28 ;  return  to.  46 ;  stores 
left  in,  40.  41  ;  transports,  14. 
Burning  of  light-house.  14 ;  cannon, 
48 ;  evacuation,  39,  40,  41 ;  fortiti- 
cations,  16,  17,  286 ;  occupation  by 
American  army.  40 ;  preservation 
of,  39 ;  provisions  in,  13  ;  siege,  13  ; 
situation,  15  ;  smallpox,  30,  69  ;  the 
Washington  medal,  42. 

Bouderot,  Basil,  84. 

Boudinot,  Elias,  226.  251,  536,  538,  551, 
555,  569,  570,  578,  581,  583,  589,  590\ 
617,  623,  630,  633,  635,  636,  638,  (544, 
648,  650,  656,  657.  (559.  663.  664. 
666,  667,  669,  674,  675;  letters,  210. 
226,  229,  522,  662,  665,  670.  671  : 
commissary  of  prisoners.  223 ;  re 
port  on  exchange  negotiations,  225, 
227 ;  elected  President  of  Congress, 
624. 


INDEX. 


689 


Bounties,  61,  60,  75,  88,  90,  96,  112, 126, 
128.  258,  265,284,293,297,335,344, 
384,  403.  460,  482,  485,  486;  addi 
tional,  303 ;  to  British  deserters, 
583 ;  danger  of  coin,  259 ;  in  bard 
money,  258 ;  land  and  money,  89 ; 
Maryland,  291 ;  for  militia,  73, 
258;  North  Carolina,  299;  State 
and  Continental.  412 ;  Virginia, 
227,  230,  232 ;  for  wagoners,  293. 

Bourk,  Thomas.  96. 

BOUTS,  John,  32. 

Bowdoin,  James,  23,  75,  77. 

Bowen.  Ephraim,  374. 

Bowman.  Nathaniel.  390,  392,  428. 

Bradford.  John.  72. 

Bradford.  Thomas,  476. 

Bradford,  William.  194. 

Braintree  (Massachusetts)   militia,  32. 

Brandywine,  battle,  184 ;  British  killed 
and  wounded  at.  184. 

Brasher,  Abraham,  424;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  427,  429.  431,  432,  433, 
434,  435,  441,  450. 

Braxton,  Carter,  43,  47. 

Bread,  345,  391.  520. 

Brearly.  David,  96 ;  opinion  in  case  of 
Hatfleld  and  Badgely,  585,  590,  593. 

Breeches,  277. 

Bretigny,  Marquis  de,  285. 

Brevets,  233,  539,  648,  673  ;  for  foreign 
ers,  252. 

Brigade,  conductor.  608;  inspector, 
338 ;  majors,  375. 

Brigadiers,  80,  304,  475,  517,  592 ;  ap 
pointments,  52.  89,  125,  131,  146, 
639  ;  commissions,  147  ;  rank,  125  ; 
recall  of,  168 :  want  of.  192. 

Brisbane.  Edward.  360,  366. 

Bristol   (Connecticut).  136. 

Brodhead,  Daniel.  329,  419,  490,  520, 
540,  541 ;  letters,  365,  409,  520,  542, 
546;  expedition  against  Mingoes, 
350;  complaints  against,  521,  522, 
523,  525,  546;  conduct  of,  513; 
IMttsburg  inhabitants  petition 
against,  510. 

Broughton,  Nicholas,  24.  25. 

Brown.  John.  165,  188,  203,  286,  323. 

Brown.  Nicholas,  *51. 

Brown.  William,  159. 

Bruff.  James,  676. 

Bruff.  William,  521. 


Bruin,  Peter  Bryan,  347 ;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  294,  342. 

Brunswick  (New  Jersey),  British  at, 
118,  156,  157 ;  prisoners  sent  to, 
105. 

Brunwick  Troops,  632,  665.  (See  also 
Germans  and  Hessians.) 

Brush, ,  319. 

Bryan,  George,  265. 

Buck  Island  (New  York),  337. 

Buford,  Abraham,  424,  431. 

Bunker  Hill.  American  loss  at,  13; 
British  loss,  11,  13 ;  losses,  21. 

Burbeck,  William,  43,  51. 

Burgin,  Elizabeth,  365,  380,  388. 

Burgoyne.  John,  174,  195,  205,  528,  541 ; 
letters,  170,  193,  194;  embarkation, 
210;  exchange.  499.  504,  507.  524, 
538,  541.  568;  instructions.  170. 
177  ;  junction  with  Howe,  159.  167  ; 
retreat,  195  ;  Saratoga  Convention, 
197 ;  status  as  prisoner,  312 ;  sur 
render  of,  197 ;  resolves  of  Con 
gress  sent  to,  69. 

Burke.  Thomas,  123,  137,  277,  298,  301, 
303,  311,  312,  313,  314,  320,  358, 
411:  letters.  299,  300;  exchange 
of.  563. 

Burke, ,  123,  124. 

Burnet,  William,  330. 

Burr,  Aaron,  13. 

Burr,  Hudson,  162,  165. 

Burton,  Robert,  360. 

Butler.  Lord,  347. 

Butler.  Richard.  478.  479,  480,  481,  483, 
679;  letters,  357.  480,  483,  664; 
case  of,  358 ;  orders.  662. 

Butler.  William,  236,  238.  264,  292. 

Butler,  Zebulon,  270,  412. 

Byron.  John,  346. 


C. 


Cadiz  (Spain).  538. 
Cadwallader,  John,  274. 
Caldwell.  James.  633,  635,  636. 
Caldwell.  Robert.  490. 
Call,  Richard.  608. 

Call, .  329. 

Camden   (South  Carolina)  defeat.  450, 

452,  455. 
Cameron,  Allen,  33. 


28632— Of 


690 


INDEX. 


Cameron,  Charles  (?),  158. 

Camp,  equipage.  GO;  fortified,  182, 183; 
utensils,  93. 

Camp,  Caleb,  326. 

Campaign,  plans,  280,  281,  282,  304, 
511,  539,  542,  548,  587. 

Campbell,  Archibald.  40;  letters,  122, 
399 ;  complaint,  129 ;  exchange, 
220 ;  resolve  of  Congress  respect 
ing,  128;  treatment,  127,  148. 

Campbell,  Donald,  73,  80. 

Campbell,  John,  140. 

Campbell,  Richard,  140,  244. 

Campbell,  Robert,  513. 

Campble,  Robert,  305. 

Canada,  534 ;  address  to  inhabitants, 
20,  30;  affairs,  29,  34,  30,  57,  58; 
army  in,  33,  45,  54,  58,  01 ;  Ar 
nold's  march  toward,  19,  24 ;  Ar 
nold's  retreat  from,  50,  57,  01 ; 
British  army  in,  93,  280;  British 
incursion  from,  312,  402,  405,  482; 
British  movements  in,  300 ;  Brit 
ish  naval  force  in,  93 ;  command 
in,  38,  54,  58,  07,  120;  Congress' 
committee,  28,  44 ;  clothing  for 
troops  in,  57 ;  court-martial  of  of 
ficers  of  the  Canadian  expedition, 
59;  defeat  in,  3.1;  expeditions 
against,  12,  18,  20,  212,  213,  259, 
200,  205,  206,  208,  270,  273,  277, 
300,  511,  517,  521,  528 ;  hospital  in, 
48;  Indians  in,  20,  55;  inhabit 
ants,  21,  45,  97;  inhabitants'  dis 
position,  17,  53 ;  inquiry  into  ex 
pedition,  59,  70,  77 ;  intelligence 
from,  23.  27,  29,  30,  33,  34,  50,  62, 
05,  87,  93,  98,  118  155,  266,  279,  310, 
325,  347,  018,  620,  621,  023;  jour 
ney  into,  18;  junction  with,  127; 
march  into,  49;  money  for,  35, 
45 ;  officers  in,  35,  59 ;  powder  for, 
120 ;  prisoners  in,  450  ;  proclama 
tion  to  inhabitants,  17;  raising 
troops  in,  53,  116,  120;  reenforce- 
ments  and  troops  for,  33,  34,  35, 
30,  41,  44,  45,  40,  47,  51,  58,  61, 
120;  relief  of  inhabitants,  30; 
rendezvous  of  troops,  67 ;  retreat 
from,  50,  57,  01,  63;  return  of 
.regiments  in,  50 ;  reverses  in,  50, 
53,  56,  GO ;  road  to,  47,  48,  58,  373 ; 
route  to  Quebec,  19;  Schuyler's 
operations,  19;  secret  agent  in, 


Canada — Continued. 

380 ;  sickness  in,  01 ;  situation  in, 
51,  52.  53,  54,  55,  61,  110,  277,  017. 
020 ;  sketches  of  posts  in,  021 ;  sup 
plies  in,  58,  114 ;  Tories  in,  55 ; 
sympathies  of  people,  17. 

Canadian  Regiment.     (Sec  Hazeu's.) 

Canadians,  aid  for,  008;  families,  510; 
prisoners'  plot,  117 ;  raising  of 
companies  of,  82  ;  rations  for,  043  ; 
sufferings  of  those  espousing  cause 
of  U.  S.,  408. 

Cane,  Edward,  21. 

Cannon,  30,  43,  44,  40,  48,  51,  71,  70,  84, 
170,  178,  190,  444,  515;  casting, 
100,  305;  contract  for,  302; 
foundry,  313,  110,  124;  from 
France,  158;  in  Massachusetts, 
311,  312;  need  of,  274,  300;  pre 
sented  to  de  Grasse,  058,  603  ;  pre 
sented  to  Rochambeau,  Oil,  013, 
632,  634;  for  Newport,  504; 
thrown  into  Raritan,  138,  170;  for 
West  Point,  344. 

Cape  Ann  (Massachusetts),  43,  44,  54. 

Capes  Charles  and  Henry  (Virginia), 
naval  action  off,  503. 

Cape  Cod  (Massachusetts),  28,  30. 

Cape  Fear  River  (North  Carolina), 
British  in,  491. 

Cape  May  (New  Jersey),  43. 

Caps,  483,  495. 

Captured  articles,  disposition  of.  210. 

Captures,  naval,  115.  251,  051. 

Carleton,  Sir  Guy,  233,  541,  574,  584, 
586,  589,  590,  596,  597,  000,  001, 
002,  005.  000,  Oil,  014,  017,  019, 
021,  024,  026,  031,  032,  040,  040, 
648,  050,  053,  050,  059,  6(50.  (503, 
664,  678 ;  letters,  584,  587,  593,  596, 
599,  ,601,  605,  009,  013,  023,  030. 
646,  648,  649,  651,  054,  058,  002, 
075,  077,  079 ;  conference  with 
Washington,  593,  590,  653,  654,  655, 
650,  057;  orders,  78;  prisoner 
matters,  94,  590,  001,  008,  013,  023, 
032,  649;  proclamation,  27;  re 
taliation^,  593,  603;  South  Caro 
lina  inhabitants,  587,  588  ;  strength 
in  Canada,  27. 

Carleton.  Joseph,  420,  423,  424,  449, 
497,  508,  509,  514,  510,  528,  530, 
531,  534,  537,  538,  543,  502,  077; 


INDEX. 


691 


Carleton,  Joseph — Continued. 

drafts  and  copies  by,  477,  498,  500, 
516,  561,  563,  565,  566,  571,  622, 
630. 

Carlisle   (Pennsylvania),  172,  473. 

Carlisle,  Frederick,  Earl  of,  226,  246. 

Carmichael.  William,  327,  328,  344,  351. 

Carnes,  Patrick,  507,  612. 

Carpenter,  Richard,  118,  119. 

Carrington,  Edward.  193,  416,  509. 

Carroll,  Charles,  of  Carrollton,  212, 
236;  letters,  11-f,  189,  190. 

Carroll,  Daniel,  512,  523,  535,  538,  541, 
551,  555,  559,  560,  564,  626,  639, 
670,  671,  673,  676;  letter,  676. 

Cartel.  (See  Prisoners,  exchange  mat 
ters.  ) 

Cartridge-boxes,  155,  156,  159,  160,  195, 
197,  198,  199,  200,  219,  242,  243, 
245,  260,  420,  440. 

Cartridges,  69,  231,  233,  300,  304. 

Cartwright,  Thomas,  350. 

Cary,  Richard,  9. 

Caswell,  Richard,  137,  416. 

Cattle,  88,  137,  142,  170,  208,  318,  345, 
386,  507. 

Cavalry,  217,  315,  540,  541,  633;  ac 
coutrements,  407,  561  ;  arrange 
ment,  302  ;  blunderbusses,  300,  302  ; 
clothing,  2(51,  394,  403;  confusion 
in,  252;  Connecticut,  68,69;  estab 
lishment,  148,  154 ;  expenses,  261 ; 
for  Gates,  144;  for  Georgia,  64; 
horses,  154,  266,  269,  280,  394,  488, 
499;  for  the  Hudson,  142;  light 
horse,  105.  148,  225;  loss  at  Hob- 
kirk's  Hill,  509:  Maryland,  524; 
officers,  154.  172.  253,  5tt,  636; 
pay,  120,  154,  172;  Pennsylvania, 
524;  Philadelphia,  429,  430;  quar 
termasters,  156:  raising  of,  120, 
125,  149;  rank.  253,  499,  597,  603; 
reduction  of.  306;  resignations, 
468;  returns,  404.  471,  475,  509; 
saddles,  410;  for  South,  412,  448, 
524 ;  Southern,  597  ;  supplies,  409  ; 
volunteer,  59,  60,  68,  69,  448; 
wants  of.  495.  (See  also  Re 
mounts.  ) 

Cayashuta,  76. 

Cayugas.     (See  Indians.) 

Cedars  (The),  51;  hostages,  403,  406, 
541. 

Ceuis,  — —  de,  172. 


Chadd's  Ford  (Pennsylvania),  works, 
183. 

Chaloner  &  White,  307. 

Chambeau,  -  -  de,  79,  96. 

Chambers,  Benjamin,  265. 

Chambers,  John,  265. 

Chamblee  (Canada),  26. 

Champion,  Henry,  letters,  216,  383, 
386 ;  prices  in  Connecticut,  218 ; 
difficulties,  385. 

Chaplains,  34,  63,  66,  119,  148,  149,  153, 
'  512,  531,  606,  621 ;  clergy  recom 
mended,  148 ;  exchange  of,  535. 

Character,  national,  649,  652. 

Charleston  (South  Carolina),  Ameri 
can  prisoners  at,  447,  453,  469,  474, 
511,  515,  519,  521,  522,  528; 
anxiety  for,  419 ;  attempt  against, 
418.  426,  549,  582;  British  at,  64, 
332,  405,  565,  570,  575,  587,  630; 
Continental  frigates  ordered  to, 
376 ;  danger  to,  175 ;  evacuation 
of.  609.  622,  631,  636;  garrison, 
615 ;  inquiry  into  loss  of,  433,  intel 
ligence  from,  79,  320,  329,  344, 
346,  408,  409,  418,  423.  425,  428, 
430,  630;  situation,  419,  420,  424, 
647;  surrender  of,  422,  424,  425, 
426,  428,  429 ;  tobacco  sent  to,  515, 
519,521,522,528;  victory,  334,  339. 

Charlottesville  (Virginia).  Convention 
troops  at,  290,  457:  Tarleton's 
raid,  526. 

Charlus.  Comte  de,  487. 

Chase,  Samuel,  16,  36,  38,  43,  56,  122, 
172,  173,  178,  226,  231,  232.  251, 
254;  letters,  51,  114.  177,  186,  189, 
231. 

Chastellux,  Chevalier  de.  472,  491. 

Cheever,  Ezekiel,  40,  321,  329. 

Cheraw  Neck  (South  Carolina),  skir 
mish,  and  killed  and  wounded  at, 
608. 

Chemung  (New  York),  expedition,  265, 
266,  267;  destruction  of,  354;  na 
ture  of  country,  299. 

Chesapeake  Bay,  British  in,  177.  318, 
319,  492,  537 ;  British  embarkation 
for,  496;  British  arrival  in.  497; 
British  return  from,  333 ;  boats  in, 
542 ;  de  Grasse  in,  380,  544 ;  Pica 
roons,  648 ;  removal  of  cattle  and 
stores  from,  507 ;  transportation  of 
Continental  army  down,  542. 


692 


INDEX. 


Chestnut  Hill  (Pennsylvania),  skirm 
ish.  205. 

Cherokees.     (See  Indians.) 

Cherry  Valley  (New  York),  enemy  in, 
272;  massacre,  268,  270.  271. 

Child.  Moses.  38. 

Chittenden,  Thomas,  letter,  557 ;  certifi 
cate.  G34.  635 ;  Congress  resolves 
for.  630;  receipt,  636;  Vermont's 
claim  to  territory  and  negotiations 
with  British,  565. 

Choctaws.      (See  Indians.) 

Church.  Benjamin,  21. 

Church.  Timothy,  630. 

Cider.  168. 

Ciphers.  British,  549.  551. 

Civil  Departments.  288. 

Civilians.  231.  664. 

Claiborne,  Richard,  324. 

Claims,  against  U.  S..  134,  135;  civil 
and  military,  675. 

Claret.  675. 

Clark.  Abraham,  135,  443,  469,  496,  507, 
580.  657,  663,  664 ;  letters.  353,  413. 

Clark,  George  Rogers.  506,  524,  541, 
560. 

Clark.  John.  90. 

Clark.  John,  jr..  99,  208.  215;  letters, 
90.  106,  260 ;  auditor  of  army.  210 ; 
drafts  and  copies  by.  104.  122.  116, 
329,  374,  383,  391. 

Clark.  Jonathan,  332. 

Clark,  Thomas.  195.  369,  477. 

Clarke,  Alured,  658. 

Clarkson.  John  Lavinius,  522,  541. 

Clarkson.  Matthew,  215. 

Claypoole,  David,  274,  299,  326,  457, 
665. 

Cleland,  William,  592. 

Clerke.  Francis  Carr,  78. 

Cliffe,  William,  365. 

Clinton,  George,  43,  218,  271.  295,  311, 
313,  340,  374,  462,  463,  580,  618; 
letters,  171,  219,  265,  271,  279,  434. 
464,  475,  497,  580;  accounts.  287: 
energy  of,  476 ;  expedition  against 
Esopus  Indians,  327 ;  frontier  dan 
ger.  374 ;  pay  for  supplies.  279. 

Clinton,  Sir  Henry.  241,  243,  270,  275, 
375,  387,  436,  444,  446,  458,  459, 
461,  463,  465,  471,  497,  534,  578. 
579,  582 ;  letters,  240,  241,  243,  268, 


Clinton,  Sir  Henry — Continued. 

275,  375,  388,  441,  457,  459.  46-1, 
468,  473,  489,  568,  579,  580,  581; 
Congress'  reply  to,  242 ;  emmis- 
saries  to  Pennsylvania  mutineers, 
481.  482,  483,  484,  485;  exchange 
matters.  245.  268.  464;  commission 
to  O'Hara  and  Hyde,  276 ;  commis 
sion  to  Dalrymple  and  Elliot.  573 ; 
despatches,  550;  return  to  New 
York.  431. 

Clinton,  James,  307,  325,  340;  letters, 
330.  337.  339,  341,  505,  510.  512; 
brigadier,  131 ;  cooperation  with 
Sullivan,  335,  336,  344,  352;  sup 
plies,  321,  342. 

Clothier     General,     252 ;     bond,     505 ; 

complaints,      263;      Frazer,      345; 

French    stores,    547 ;    money,    591  ; 

Moylan,  505:  Wilkinson,  350. 
Clothier    General's    Department.    293, 

302,  304,  306,  370,  472.  509;   inef 
ficiency,  340  ;  regulation,  299,  525  ; 
salaries,  548. 

Clothiers,  303,  379. 

Clothing.  12,  23,  25,  59,  61,  77,  91,  92, 
93,  96,  98,  107,  110,  119,  163,  181. 
196,  219,  226,  260.  262,  263,  265, 
268,  274,  275,  277,  282.  284,  297, 

303,  310,   319,   325,    328,   341,    358, 
359,   366,    371,   375,   377,   379,   381, 
407,   432,   442.   448,   454,   471,   472. 
479,   481,   482,   486,   488,    506,   520. 
527,   528,   530,   554,    557,   558,   50(5. 
567.   575.    624,   625,    (J29.   635,   642. 
643,  673,  674;  accounts,  410;  from 
Amsterdam.      618;       applications. 
377 ;    arrears,    407 ;    for    artillery. 
377 ;  for  Canada,  57 ;  for  cavalry, 
261,  301,  387,  394,  403,  409;  com 
missaries,     98 ;     Continental     and 
State,  361 ;  for  Convention  troops, 
353;    deficiencies,    192,    195,    202. 
203,  207,  264,  281,  282,  318,  340,  355, 
356,    361,    368,    474;    distribution. 
674 ;  from  France.  263,  422,   551  ; 
for  Indians,  492,  494;    issues,  99, 
100;    for    Maryland    troops,    191, 
575 ;     for     Massachusetts     troops, 
563,    567;    Massachusetts    legisla 
tion    respecting,   566;    for    militia, 
191 ;   money  to   soldiers   for,   361 ; 
for    New    York    troops,    119,    604, 
607;    for    North    Carolina    troops, 


INDEX. 


693 


Clothing — Continued. 

403;  for  North  River  troops,  674; 
for  Northern  army,  93,  1GO,  635; 
for  officers,  263,  283,  284,  330,  566, 
567,  568;  for  Patton's  regiment, 
263;  in  Pennsylvania,  214;  for 
Pennsylvania  troops,  332,  380, 
381  ;  price,  350 ;  for  prisoners, 
389,  390,  392,  447,  455,  469.  497; 
purchases,  377,  568,  578,  625;  re 
pairing,  348 ;  in  Rhode  Island,  99 ; 
seizure  of,  205,  208;  for  Southern 
army,  512,  597,  637;  Sullivan's 
complaint,  357 ;  surrendered  at 
Yorktown,  555 ;  transportation 
from  Boston,  551 ;  transportation 
to  South,  528 ;  for  Virginia  troops, 
191,  315  ;  for  Western  Department, 
314,  372,  521;  for  Western  expe 
dition,  299,  331. 

Cloyd,   Joseph,  202. 

Clyde,  Samuel,  271. 

Clymer,  George,  111,  113,  114,  115.  116, 
117,  125,  126,  135,  161,  163,  476, 
564,  567  :  letter,  224. 

Coan,  Connolly,  432,  454. 

Coats,  378,  380,  629. 

Cobb,  David,  9.  670,  594;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  539,  544,  546,  551,  554, 
557,  586,  587,  592,  593.  594,  596, 
601,  602,  604,  609,  615,  654,  658, 
660,  663,  665,  671,  673,  674. 

Cochran,  John,  372,  468,  486,  603. 

Colburn,  Reuben,  17. 

Collier,  Sir  George,  342. 

Collier.  William,  258. 

Collins.  John,  348. 

Colonels,  308. 

Colors,  317,  361,  365,  405,  601,  603,  642, 
design  of,  365 ;  presented  to  Wash 
ington,  564,  565.  (See  also  Flags.) 

Commerce,  530. 

Commissaries,  93,  112,  304 ;  appoint 
ments,  155,  156 ;  British,  611 ;  dep 
uties,  98,  192;  difficulties,  160; 
new,  449  ;  pay,  318  ;  peculation  of, 
181  ;  power  of  seizure,  192 ;  pun 
ishment  of,  190  ;  matters,  110  ;  re 
turns,  78,  104.  (Sec  also  Artil 
lery,  Clothing,  Hides,  Issues,  Mili 
tary  stores.  Militia,  Musters,  Pris 
oners,  Provisions,  and  Purchases.) 

Commissary  Department,  97,  133,  134, 
143,  157,  162,  227;  arrangement, 


;  Commissary  Department — Continued. 
380 ;  business,  156 ;  change  in,  203  ; 
command  of,  64 ;  consolidation 
with  Quartermaster's  department, 
501 ;  duties,  214 ;  investigation  of, 
161;  partiality  complaint.  183; 
pay,  484 ;  trouble  in,  44,  55 ;  in 
West,  287. 

Commissary  General,  63,  113,  286; 
command  of,  89 ;  conference  with 
Congress'  committee,  142 ;  need  of 
money,  110 ;  pay,  54,  155 ;  power, 
67 ;  provision  for,  356 ;  returns, 
168  ;  supplies  for  the  French,  323. 

Commissary  General  of  Military 
Stores,  17,  22,  35. 

Commissioners,  to  receive  negroes  and 
property  from  British.  657 ;  to  su 
perintend  British  embarkation  at 
New  York,  658,  660,  662,  664,668. 

Commissions,  15,  52,  75,  80,  91,  97,  101, 
136,  190,  199,  267,  296,  299,  304, 
308,  309,  310,  313,  319,  325,  328, 
329,  331,  369,  377,  378,  381,  384, 
385,  387,  394,  434,  436.  451,  452, 
463,  467,  495,  496. 

Conciliation,  229 ;  Acts  of  Parliament. 
231,  239,  241,  242;  Lord  North's 
speech  on,  230. 

Confederation,  421,  493 ;  completion  of, 
492.  498;  eighth  article  of,  653; 
infringement  of,  618 ;  Maryland's 
ratification,  488,  495. 

Congress : 

[The  calendar  proper  being  a  chronologi 
cal  list  of  the  correspondence  with 
Washington  a  duplication  of  letter 
entries  has  not  heen  made  here.  The 
existence  of  a  letter  is  easily  ascer 
tained  by  reference  to  its  chronologi 
cal  position  or  from  the  subject  entries 
of  this  index.] 

Address  to  America,  236 ;  address  to 
Canada.  36 ;  adjournment,  15,  110. 
247,  642 ;  affairs  in,  318,  350.  474 ; 
at  Annapolis,  677. 

Army,  address  of,  631 ;  filling.  456 ;. 
jealousy  of,  229 ;  proceedings  on, 
14;  staff  departments,  396.  (See 
also,  under  Committees.) 
Artillery  regulations,  246 ;  Asgill's 
case,  617;  attitude  of,  609;  brib 
ing  of,  235  ;  Burgoyne,  69  ;  business 
in,  202,  471 ;  cessation  of  hostili 
ties,  650 ;  character  of,  229,  455 : 
circular  to  colonies,  52,  55 ;  Sir 
Henry  Clinton.  241.  242. 


694 


INDEX. 


Congress — Continued. 
Committee,  on  address  to  States,  313  ; 
on  arrangement  of  army,  242,  249, 
2G1,  364,  536,  540;  on  army  com 
plaints,  625 ;  on  army  half-pay, 
496 ;  on  unprovided  officers,  373 ; 
on  army  pay,  637,  647,  649,  652; 
on  army  peace  establishment,  650, 
673 ;  on  army  promotion,  496,  502, 
513 ;  on  army  rank,  513 ;  on  army 
reduction,  392,  396;  on  state  of 
army,  91,  93,  161,  163;  on  army 
supplies,  94 ;  on  Canada,  28,  44 ; 
on  Canadian  affairs,  277 ;  on  ca 
pitulation  at  the  Cedars,  68 ;  on 
Clothier's  Department,  263 ;  on 
Commerce,  310 ;  of  conference  on 
bank,  437.  460 :  of  conference  with 
Pennsylvania  committee,  427 ;  of 
conference  with  Pennsylvania  ex 
ecutive  on  mutiny,  481,  482,  483, 
•  484,  485  (see  also,  on  Pennsyl 
vania  mutiny)  ;  of  conference 
with  Commander-in-chief.  20,  22, 
23,  25,  105,  205,  207,  210.  212,  214, 
216,  217,  218,  219,  222,  226,  231, 
237,  238,  280,  281,  282,  283,  284, 
287,  293,  298,  303,  304,  340,  535, 
537,  539,  559,  560,  564,  674 ;  of  con 
ference  with  commander  of  South 
ern  Department,  382,  384;  of  co 
operation  with  the  Commander-in- 
chief,  415,  417,  421,  422,  423,  424, 
425,  426,  427,  428,  429,  431.  432, 
433,  434,  435,  436,  437,  438,  439. 
441,  442,  443,  445,  450;  history  of 
committee  of  cooperation's  efforts, 
441 ;  reception  of  committee  of  co 
operation  by  Congress,  460 ;  to 
correspond  with  Southern  General, 
351,  352,  363,  365;  on  Danbury 
loss,  142;  on  Eastern  colonies,  48; 
on  Eastern  department,  46 ;  on 
fortifying  coast,  43,  44,  54 ;  on 
foreign  affairs,  137,  266;  on  for 
eign  applications,  144, 150, 164, 175  ; 
on  Georgia,  311,  312,  314;  on  Ger 
man  prisoners,  583,  589 ;  Grand 
committee,  637,  663 ;  at  headquar 
ters,  161,  163 ;  to  wait  on  Lord 
Howe,  87;  on  Indian  affairs,  320; 
on  inquiry  into  Ticonderoga  evac 
uation,  178;  of  Intelligence,  170, 
180,  181,  246,  258,  294,  296,  351, 


Congress — -Continued. 

Committee — 

372.  434.  444;  on  Lafayette's  let 
ters,  268;  Marine,  286.  310,  328, 
329,  332,  351,  367,  370,  371,  376, 
377,  378 ;  on  Massachusetts'  com 
plaint.  506;  Medical.  123.  277,  330, 
356.  364,  383,  439;  on  Mustering 
department,  361 ;  on  National  debt, 
505  ;  on  Newburgh  addresses,  647  ; 
on  Northern  department,  172;  to 
oppose  progress  of  enemy,  135 ;  on 
peace  arrangements,  655,  661 ;  on 
Pennsylvania  mutiny,  666  (see 
also  of  conference  with  Pennsyl 
vania  executive)  ;  at  Philadelphia, 
112,  114,  116,  117,'  118,  119,  122, 
123,  125,  126,  127,  128 ;  on  prisoner 
matters,  498,  650 ;  on  prizes,  27 ; 
Provision,  323 ;  on  rations,  182 ; 
on  reenforcements,  265,  267 ;  Se 
cret,  49,  50,  81,  123,  125,  143,  144 ; 
on  the  situation,  ,142 ;  on  South 
Carolina  and  Georgia,  311,  312, 
314;  on  South  Carolina  inhabit 
ants,  589,  590;  on  Steuben,  255; 
to  superintend  quartermaster  and 
commissary  departments.  318,  358; 
on  tobacco  for  prisoners,  511 ;  on 
War  and  Ordnance,  57 ;  on  West 
ern  frontier,  172 ;  of  the  whole, 

'  37,  41.  42. 

Convening  of,  191 ;  criticism  of,  455, 
465 ;  delay  of,  393.  621 ;  difficulties 
in,  462,  470;  dilatoriness,  229, 
465 ;  dispersion,  109 ;  exchange  of 
prisoners.  650 ;  explanation  of  a 
resolve,  468;  factional  spirit,  460 ; 
fear  of  offending  States,  436; 
feeling  of,  621 ;  finance,  589,  657 ; 
forged  resolves,  228,  229,  232; 
guards  for,  665 ;  Greene's  resigna 
tion,  449;  Lord  Howe,  242;  Sir 
William  Howe,  222 ;  Buddy's  case, 
617  ;  impost  duty,  642 ;  inattention 
of,  380;  indelicacy  of.  408;  In 
spector-General's  department.  565 ; 
intelligence,  88  ;  intentions  of,  652  ; 
jobbing  in  273 ;  journals,  207,  209, 
337 ;  at  Lancaster,  128 ;  measures, 
295,  488;  members'  burdens,  209; 
methods,  202 ;  petition  of  New 
Jersey  officers.  228 ;  officers'  me 
morial,  266 ;  peace  commissioners. 
245 ;  Pennsylvania  mutiny,  667 ; 


INDEX. 


695 


Congress — Continued. 

petition  to  King,  17 ;  at  Philadel 
phia,  125,  126,  147,  0(54. 

Power,  centralization  of,  488;  in 
crease  of,  470,  493 ;  over  private 
letters,  247 ;  transferred  to  States, 
420,  430. 

Postage,  of  delegates'  mail,  25 ;  pre 
liminary  articles  of  peace,  051 ; 
Presidents,  202,  270,  278,  370,  532, 
534,  53-5,  557,  024,  078;  Presi 
dent's  address  to  Washington,  559, 
571,  070,  072,  080;  at  Princeton, 
065,  007;  proclamation,  497,  554; 
prominent  men  in,  127 ;  proposi 
tions  submitted  to,  GOO ;  requisi 
tions  on  Delaware,  433 ;  reforms 
introduced,  470 ;  resolves  sent 
Howe  and  Burgoyne,  09 ;  resolves 
for  distribution  among  enemy,  239  ; 
(see  also,  forged  resolves,  ante)  ; 
revenue,  042,  056 ;  secrecy,  229. 
310 ;  Secretaries  of  Departments, 
493 ;  secret  papers  of,  673,  (574 ; 
slowness  of,  496;  Southern  dele 
gates  request  for  Greene,  461  ; 
thanks  to  naval  force  in  the  Dela 
ware,  200;  thanks  for  Fort  Mifflin, 
200;  thanks  to  the  French,  501; 
thanks  to  Greene,  555 ;  thanks  for 
Red  Bank,  200 ;  thanks  to  Rocham- 
beau,  555,  556 ;  thanks  for  Sara 
toga.  200;  (.see  also  below,  under 
Washington)  ;  unity  in,  373;  Ver 
mont  matters,  030 ;  Virginia  corn, 
431. 

Washington,  addresses  and  answers, 
559,  500,  572,  670,  672,  080;  appre 
ciation  of  Congress'  approval,  44 ; 
approval  of  actions  of,  558 ;  ap 
proval  of  answer  to  Digby,  033 ; 
approval  of  letter  to  Howe.  217; 
burdens  of,  15 ;  commission  to  ar 
range  cartel,  014 ;  correspondence 
with,  87,  183,  255,  277;  delay  on 
letter  of,  455 ;  equestrian  statue 
to,  070,  672;  offending  of,  226; 
power  of,  110,  112,  114,  177,  187, 
230;  request  of,  286;  standards 
presented  to,  564,  565 ;  suppres 
sion  of  a  resolve  by,  111 ;  thanks 
to,  52,  248,  555,  556. 


Congress — Continued. 

Wisdom  of,  239;  withholding  of  in 
formation  by,  351,  642. 

Connecticut.  Act  on  U.  S.  debt.  498; 
arms  for,  158;  Arnold  in,  546; 
assistance  to  Rhode  Island,  136; 
British  depredations  in,  141,  344, 
351,  352 ;  claim  to  regiments,  440 ; 
Collier  and  Tryon's  address  to  in 
habitants,  342;  Congress'  circular 
to,  393 ;  commissions  to  suppress 
trade  with  enemy,  537 ;  committee 
of  conference  with  Washington, 
22  ;  delegates  to  Congress,  437  ;  dis 
putes  with  Pennsylvania,  475,  035  ; 
enlistments  in,  GO  ;  legislature,  11 ; 
memorial  of  Lt.  Col.  Gray,  598; 
officers,  532 ;  officers'  memorial, 
540,  542 ;  post  route  through,  474 ; 
price  of  beef  in.  216.  217.  218; 
purchase  of  supplies  in,  405 ;  reim 
bursement  of,  121 ;  recruiting,  432. 
Troops,  78:  brigadier  for,  G39 ;  for 
Canada,  35,  58 ;  clothing,  281 ;  mu 
tiny,  425 ;  pay,  37,  102 ;  raising  of, 
13,  29,  58,  71 ;  Second  regiment, 
297;  Sixth  regiment,  324;  ser 
geants,  055 ;  sergeants'  memorial, 
059. 

Volunteer  light  horse,  G8.  09,  70.  123  ; 
Washington's  circular  to,  480,  517, 
525,  530. 

Connolly,  John,  22,  29,  31,  33,  207; 
letters,  204,  429;  case  of,  268; 
Congress  on  case  of,  270 ;  ex 
change  of,  419.  430 ;  parole,  504. 

Connolly,  John  (?),424. 

Connor,  William.  505. 

Constitution  Island    (New  York),  015. 

Contractors,  575,  594,  007,  019,  630, 
635;  accounts,  600,  602,  003;  atti 
tude  of,  593 ;  circulation  of  notes 
among,  038;  difficulties,  584,  590, 
595,  004,  607,  610,  Oil ;  embarrass 
ment  of,  582 ;  failure  to  supply 
provisions,  GOO ;  inspector  of  sup 
ply  department,  607 ;  payments  to, 
602,  603,  607 ;  receipts,  614 ;  teams 
for,  604. 

Contracts,  157,  523,  526,  528,  572,  570, 
582,  585,  004,  024,  032.  040;  ar 
rangements,  015 ;  difficulties,  576, 
579,  580,  588,  589,  001,  042;  dis 
solving  of,  009 ;  inspector  of,  004, 


696 


INDEX. 


Contracts — Continued. 

G13,  632,  042;  intendant,  579;  sys 
tem,  516,  531,  535,  566,  542. 

Convalescents,  112. 

Convention  troops,  203,  209,  210,  219, 
264,  274,  278,  322,  367,  371,  391 ; 
accounts,  213,  312,  393,  394,  395, 
473 ;  Congress  committee  report 
on,  498;  at  Charlottesville,  290, 
291,  293,  385;  clothing  for,  252, 
254,  353 ;  destruction  of  barn  by, 
279  ;  embarkation  of,  204  ;  escort 
for,  279;  exchange  of,  268,  270. 
281,  285,  353,  452,  473,  522;  at 
Fort  Frederick,  Md.,  515 ;  guards 
for,  518 ;  instructions  respecting, 
500;  march  to  Virginia,  272,  273, 
274;  officers,  253,  306,  332,  349, 
352,  353,  359;  in  Pennsylvania, 
522,  524;  sick  and  wounded,  267, 
276;  in  Virginia,  357,  507,  517, 
518,  519.  (See  also  Prisoners.) 

Convicts,  146. 

Conway  Cabal,  309. 

Conway,  Thomas,  107,  139,  144;  abil 
ity,  196,  198;  application,  266;  im 
pertinence  of,  238 ;  Inspector-gen 
eral,  207,  208;  machinations  of, 
208;  promotion,  196,  198;  resig 
nation,  232,  239. 

Cook,  Lois,  348. 

Cooke,  Nicholas,  23,  42,  76,  109. 

Colburn,  Reuben,  18. 

Colerus,  Christian  de,  91. 

Copper,  84. 

Coren,  Isaac,  283,  425,  446. 

Cork  fleet,  464. 

Corn,  431. 

Cornell,  Ezekiel,  339,  450,  466,  469,  472, 
530,  535,  559,  560,  564,  568,  569, 
570,  596,  607,  608  ;  letters,  348,  568  ; 
Inspector  of  contracts,  615,  616. 

Cornwall,  Jacob,  634. 

Cornwallis,  Charles,  Earl,  516,  518,  519, 
521,526,547,  560,  600;  letters,  151, 
518,  522,  528,  552 ;  arrival  of,  350* ; 
cruelty  of,  151 ;  exchange  of,  563. 
568,  569,  570,  606,  615,  617;  ex 
change  of  prisoners,  518,  528 ;  in 
tention,  535 ;  in  North  Carolina, 
492 ;  reception  in  England,  577 ; 
relief  of,  550,  551 ;  in  South,  365, 
495 ;  supplies  for  Convention 
troops,  518 ;  tobacco  for  Charles- 


Cornwallis — Continued. 

ton,  522,  528;  in  Virginia,  534.  538: 
at  Yorktown,  542  ;  Yorktown  capit 
ulation,  553. 

Coughnawagas.      (See  Indians.) 

Councils  of  War,  at  Cambridge,  12,  34, 
38;  at  Crown  Point,  67;  at  Long 
Island,  86 ;  at  Neshaminy  camp, 
175,  176;  opinions  of,  131 ;  at  Rox- 
bury,  39 ;  at  St.  Johns,  18 ;  at  Val 
ley  Forge,  228  ;  at  White  Plains.  101. 

Counterfeiting,  60,  96,  384. 

Court-martial,  216,  228,  383,  388,  405; 
of  officers  of  the  Canadian  expe 
dition,  59;  challenges,  384,  582, 
583  ;  despositions  as  evidence,  379  ; 
at  Fort  Pitt,  298 ;  general,  46,  193, 
407,  410;  penalties,  530;  of  a  re 
cruiting  officer.  445 ;  sentences, 
136;  at  Springfield,  Mass.,  289, 
290;  at  Williamsburg,  Va.,  193; 
witnesses,  379,  381,  388. 

Cowley,  William,  22. 

Cowpens  (South  Carolina),  victory  at, 
491,  492. 

Cox,  James,  341. 

Craig,  Anderson,  550. 

Craig,  Isaac,  391. 

Craik,  James,  468,  657. 

Crane,  Stephen,  16. 

Credit,  120;  bill  of,  521;  effect  of 
Pennsylvania  laws  on,  525 ;  Mor 
ris's,  621  ;  public,  488,  647,  652, 
667 ;  restoration  of,  275. 

Creditors,  642,  649. 

Creeks.     (Sec  Indians.) 

Cresap,  Daniel,  123. 

Crisis  of  affairs,  297. 

Critics  of  army,  206. 

Crops,  532. 

Cross,  William,  283. 

Croton  River  (New  York),  515;  killed 
and  wounded  at,  514. 

Crown  Point  (New  York),  71,  76,  157; 
advantages  of,  75. 

Cruise,  Wralter,  118,  119. 

Currency,  112,  309,  310,  316.  (See  also 
Depreciation.) 

Current,  Daniel,  581. 

Gushing,  Thomas,  12,  46,  223. 

Custine,  Comte  de,  473. 

Cuyler,  A ,  365. 

Cuyler,  Cornelius,  365. 

Cuyler,  Jacob,  330. 


INDEX. 


697 


D. 


Daggett,  Naphtali,  349. 

Da  mas.  Comte  de,  472. 

Dana.  Francis,  42,  204,  212,  214,  219, 
226,  228.  230 ;  letter,  245 ;  at  camp, 
243. 

Danhury  (Connecticut),  British  raid 
on,  140.  141,  142,  144;  Dr.  Foster, 
330;  Selectmen's  memorial,  277. 

Danforth,  Samuel,  592. 

Dalrymple.  William,  573,  574,  603. 

Darby. .  0(59. 

Davidson.  William  Lee,  495. 

Davies,  William,  312. 

Davis,  Caleb,  563. 

Davison,  Joseph,  63. 

Dawson,  George,  487,  489. 

Dayton,  Elias,  513,  625,  627,  635. 

Deane,  James,  283. 

Deane,  Silas,  98,  107,  171,  258. 

Debt,  imprisonment  of  soldiers  for,  32  ; 
public.  273.  498,  505.  516,  652,  660; 
States,  118.  (See  also  National 
Debt.) 

Declaration  of  Independence,  65,  66,  67, 
71,  193. 

Defection  of  people,  112. 

Definitive  Treaty  of  Peace,  644,  669, 
671. 

De  Lancey  (Mrs.)   Margaret,  319,  662. 

De  Lancey,  Oliver,  86,  87,  88. 

Delaware,  191. 

Delaware,  20 ;  Congress'  circular  to, 
393 ;  Committee  of  cooperation 
circular  to,  347 ;  delegates  to  Con 
gress,  369  ;  feeling  in,  203  ;  House 
of  Representatives,  432 ;  inde 
pendent  company,  133 ;  levies, 
449;  militia,  65,  139,  141,  145,  176; 
officers,  646,  669;  requisitions  of 
Congress,  433;  supplies,  432; 
troops,  66,  415,  449,  520,  521,  643. 

Delaware  Bay,  507. 

Delaware  River,  boats  in,  542 ;  British 
crossing  of,  109  ;  British  embarka 
tion  for,  501,  503;  Continental 
frigates  in,  200 ;  camp  on  west 
side,  135 ;  defense  of,  110.  160,  171, 
173;  defenses  of,  185;  engage 
ment  on,  48 ;  fortifications,  154, 
158;  Washington  crossing  of,  114. 

Delawares.     (See  Indians.) 


Departments,  91,  496,  514.  See  also, 
Northern,  Eastern,  Western,  and 
Southern  Departments. 

De  Peyster,  Arent  Schuyler,  668. 

Depreciation,  262,  266,  339,  438,  448, 
449,  465,  489,  548,  560,  565,  652. 

Derby,  Richard,  jr.,  95. 

Deserters,  97,  101,  102,  106,  143,  151, 
152,  198,  219.  276,  391,  413,  416, 
467,  498,  510,  521,  544,  566,  567; 
einployement  of,  167 ;  encourage 
ment  of  British,  85,  426,  583;  en 
listment  of,  261 ;  exemption  from 
military  service,  239;  Howe's 
bounty,  144 ;  pardon  for,  305 ;  from 
Pennsylvania  troops,  93 ;  plea  for, 
545  ;  punishment  of,  126  ;  reports 
of,  79 ;  reward  for,  197. 

Destouches,  Chevalier,  497,  503. 

Detroit,  284;  expidition  against,  238, 
244,  251,  266,  268,  506,  524,  541. 

Dewees,  William,  jr.,  202. 

De  Witt.  Jacob,  96. 

Dey,  Theunis,  437. 

Dickinson,   John,  354,  358,   654,   664. 

Dickinson,  Philemon,  185,  186,  187, 
188,  201. 

Digby,  Robert,  505,  633,  646,  651;  let 
ters,  601,  629,  646,  649;  commission 
to  Dalrymple  and  Elliott,  573; 
passport,  634. 

Dillon,  Comte  de,  487. 

Dircks,  [or  Derick]  Jacob  Gerhard, 
235,  236,  496. 

Disaffected.  178.  191,  201,  230.  See 
also,  Defection  ;  Loyalists.  . 

Disbursements,  609. 

Discharges,  94,  479,  482,  490,  525,  580, 
652,  662,  674,  678  ;  form,  490 ;  pay, 
99. 

Discipline,  646. 

Distilleries,  172. 

Dodge,  John,  277,  284. 

Dolmage,  Adam,  553. 

Dorchester  Heights  (Massachusetts), 
38,  39. 

Dorchester  Point   (Massachusetts),  12. 

Douglass,  Ephraim,  655. 

Douw,  Volckert  Pieterse,  17,  243. 

Doyle,  John,  150. 

Draft  of  troops,  195,  235,  379,  450. 

Dragoons.     See  Cavalry. 

Drayton,  William  Henry,  222,  228,  230, 


698 


INDEX. 


Dray  ton — Continued. 

232,  260.  2G2,  268,  298,  313 ;  friend 
ship  for  Washington,  249. 

Drink,  in  army,  128,  190. 

Drum  and  fife  majors,  66,  67. 

Drummond,  .Tamos,  Lord,  34,  37,  38,84, 
85  ;  letters,  37,  83. 

Drums,  309,  317,  404,  405,  566,  583,  001. 

Dunne.  James.  16,  47,  48,  50,  204,  218. 
280.  281,  288,  298,  313,  320,  323, 
329,  421,  423,  425,  427,  428,  457, 
461,  465,  468,  469,  476,  477,  493, 
498,  499,  505,  506,  596,  607,  608, 
617,  623.  063,  668,  670,  071,  072, 
(573.  074.  075,  078;  letters,  230, 
24.",.  285.  311,  322,  323,  419,  420. 
423,  424,  425,  450,  462,  474,  488, 
545,  565,  575,  639,  674. 

Dubois,  Lewis,  61,  62,  334. 

Dubuysson,  Chevalier,  191,  462,  467, 
498.  501,  544. 

Due-he.  Jacob,  193,  196. 

Ducoudray,  Philippe  Charles  Jean 
Baptiste  Tronson,  150,  158,  160, 
104,  182,  180,  187. 

Duer,  William,  142,  172,  180,  204,  226, 
230,  254,  265;  ability,  577;  ad 
vance  of  pay  to  army,  650. 

Duffy.  Patrick.  391. 

Dugan,  Jeremiah,  53. 

Duniat,  -  — ,  487.  [Same  as  Comte 
de  Damas  ?] 

Duncan,  David,  510. 

Dunham,  Azariah,  409. 

Dunlap,  John,  41,  65,  133,  134,  135,  141, 
143,  146,  154,  155,  181,  214,  239, 
240,  241,  281. 

Duplessis,  Mauduit  Chevalier,  135,  199, 
210,  211,  204,  472. 

Dunmore.  John.  Earl,  24,  26,  29,  30, 
33,  57. 

Du  Portail,  Louis  Le  Begue,  217,  318, 
371,  411,  674;  letters,  394,  554, 
556,  673;  ability  and  value  of, 
271,  390,  556;  case  of,  164,  257, 
279,  674;  exchange  of,  439,  442; 
fortifying  Boston,  286;  horses  and 
servants,  172 ;  memorial  on  fortifi 
cation  system,  271 ;  ordered  south, 
412 ;  plan  for  establishment  of  de 
fenses,  661 ;  promotion,  554,  558, 
561;  rank,  200;  retention  in  U.  S. 
service,  394 ;  visit  to  Congress,  271. 


-,  163. 


Dupre, 
Dupui,  Nicholas,  265. 
Durie,  Thomas,  555. 
Durkee,  John,  539. 

Dutch,    naval    engagement    with    Eng 
lish.  417. 

Dyer,  Edward,  675. 
Dyer,  Eliphalet,  16,  167,  644,  647. 


Eastern  coast,  14. 

East  Florida,  598,  599,  600,  609. 

East  Haven  (Connecticut),  skirmish 
at,  344. 

Eastern  Department,  49,  129.  311,  403. 

Easton   (Pennsylvania),  294,  320. 

Earnest. ,  227. 

Ebenezer  (Georgia),  battle  and  killed 
and  wounded  at.  594. 

Eddy,   Jonathan,  42. 

Eden,  William,  220,  240. 

Edenton  (North  Carolina),  inhabit 
ants.  591. 

Edmonstone,  Archibald,  352,  354. 

Edwards,  Thomas,  018.  020. 

Edwards,  Timothy,  575. 

L'Eglise,  Dominique,  205,  207. 

Ehrenseller,  Jacob,  335,  338. 

Elbert,  Samuel,  380,  402,  538.  539. 

Elizabethtown  (New  Jersey),  attack 
on,  292,  293,  294,  397,  398 ;  British 
at,  185 ;  killed  and  wounded  at, 
193. 

Elizabeth  River  (Virginia),  492. 

Ellery,  William,  292,  309,  380,  413,  410, 
665,  072,  674. 

Elliott,  Andrew,  458,  459,  573.  574. 

Elliott,  James,  315. 

Ellsworth,  Oliver,  425,  427,  650,  655, 
001,  003,  005. 

Elmira  (New  York),  engagement  at, 
300. 

Elmore,  Samuel,  77. 

Ely,  John,  388,  391,  395,  473;  letter, 
430. 

Embargo,  530. 

Embarkation,  British,  for  the  Chesa 
peake,  490  ;  for  the  Delaware,  501, 
503;  at  New  York,  385,  422.  404. 
469,  474,  503,  651,  657,  658,  659, 
660,  602,  663,  664,  665,  668;  prep 
arations,  152,  159,  223,  587;  for 
the  South,  413;  in  Virginia,  536. 


INDEX. 


699 


Embarkation — Continued. 

Civilians  at  New  York,  004;  inspect 
ors  of.  051.  G57. 

Embezzlement,  038. 

D'  Emery,  Comte,  TO. 

Engineers,  11.  119,  178.  217;  arrange 
ment,  302 ;  corps  of.  355 ;  estab- 
lisbment  of,  95.  293.  297.  409; 
Frencb.  543  ;  foreign  officers,  201 ; 
lack  of.  134.  230  ;  officers,  470.  073  ; 
pay.  50.  318:  regulations,  301,  308; 
Royal  Corps  of  France,  105 ;  sub 
sistence.  318. 

England.  4O4 :  alarm  in,  370 ;  King's 
speecb.  400.  (Sec  also  Great 
Britain.) 

Englisli.  Abigail.  349. 

English.  Benjamin.  349. 

L'Enfant.  Pierre  Charles,  302,  043. 

Enlistments.  25.  20.  27.  28,  29.  30.  31, 
92,  101.  102,  179,  195,  232.  255.  202, 
205.  284,  335.  338.  384.  397.  403, 
412.  424.  482:  artillery.  280; 
bounty.  258:  of  Canadians.  120; 
Connecticut.  00 ;  deserters.  201 ; 
expiration  of.  113,  207,  399.  413, 
054;  evils  of  short.  37.  91.  111. 
128.  400,  401;  form,  114:  gratuity 
for  war,  338;  of  Hessians  in 
American  army,  581,  032;  militia, 
258;  Maryland,  172:  North  Caro 
lina.  299 ;  prisoners.  201 ;  term, 
334,  539 ;  terms.  049 ;  for  war,  105. 

Enos.  Roger.  20,  28. 

Ensigns.  597. 

Epinieres  —   —  des,  178. 

Erskine.  Robert,  105. 

Erskine.  William.  472. 

Esopus   Indians.      (»SVe  Indians.) 

D'Estaing.  Charles  Henri  Tbeodat, 
Comte.  250,  252.  307;  letters,  253. 
255;  aid  to  Georgia.  310;  coopera 
tion  with  American  forces.  249, 
250.  253,  308,  310.  302,  309.  370, 
380 ;  engagement  with  Keppel,  203  ; 
engagement  with  Byron.  340 ; 
fleet  of,  249,  253,  255,  303,  307. 
308 ;  letters  and  despatches  for, 
250,  284,  370;  live  stock  for,  250; 
orders  from  the  King,  255 ;  pilots 
for,  370,  371 ;  project  against  New 
York.  251  ;  protests  to.  250,  258 ; 
provisions  for.  31  (i;  return  of,  339: 
strength  of  British,  250. 


L'Estrade,  Baron  de,  053,  054. 

Etberington,  George,  144. 

Europe,  aid  from,  229,  474,  505;  in 
telligence  from,  130,  203,  230,  308, 
404.  430,  511,  570,  587.  013.  015, 
024.  050,  002.  (Sec  al*o  Foreign 
intelligence.)  Interest  of,  519;  ne 
gotiations  in,  035 ;  politics,  294, 
359,  474,  548 ;  pressure  for  peace, 
521 ;  situation,  235. 

Eustace.  John  Skey.  127. 

Eutaw  Springs,  victory  at,  549,  553 ; 
thanks  of  Congress  for.  555. 

Eveleigh,  Nicholas,  559.  500,  504. 

Ewing.  George,  175. 

Expense,  estimate  for  1781,  477:  of  the 
war,  477. 

Exportation  of  salt  provisions,  50.  57. 

Expresses,  10,  29,  54,  GO,  633 ;  delay  of. 
231  ;  discharge  of,  389,  391 ;  escape 
of  British.  105 ;  establishment  of, 
132.  183;  expenses.  389;  retention 
in  public  service,  394 ;  robbery  of, 
100. 

Eyre.  Thomas,  208,  209,  211. 

F. 

Faction,  spirit  of.  275. 

Falmouth  (Massachusetts).  23.  24. 

Fail-field  (Connecticut).  buildings 
1  turned  by  British,  340;  skirmish 
at,  344. 

Falconer,  Nathaniel,  215. 

Fallon.  James,  335,  338. 

Fanning,  Phiuehas,  8G,  88. 

Farrier.  Isaac,  82. 

Fast  Day,  proclamation,  407. 

Featherstone,  William,  334,  337. 

Fenton,  John,  19. 

Ferguson,  Adam.  243,  244. 

Ferguson.  Hugh,  210. 

Ferguson,  Patrick.  466. 

Ferriol,  Alexandre,  614. 

Few,  William,  455. 

Field,  John.  140. 

Fifes,  405,  500.  583,  001. 

Finance,  Superintendent  of.  49G,  519, 
522,  525,  535,  581,  590,  037 ;  to  con 
fer  with  Commander-in-Chief,  530 ; 
demands  on  New  York,  575.  (See 
also  Morris.  Robert.) 

Finances,  118,  202.  339,  372,  393,  419. 
485,  490,  494,  540,  542,  038 ;  issues 


700 


INDEX. 


Finances — Continued. 

of  bills,  409 ;  news  from  Virginia, 
59G  ;  -  plan  of.  420  ;  rearranging, 
408 ;  receipts  and  expenditures, 
G2G;  state  of,  299,  43G,  589;  sys 
tem  recommended  to  states,  657. 

Finlcy,  Samuel,  G10. 

Fire-ships,  83. 

Fish,  591,  595. 

Fishbourne,  Benjamin,  594  ;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  479,  480,  481. 

Fisher,  Frederick,  54,  2G8,  271. 

Fisher,  Garrett,  3G5. 

Fisher,  Henry,  132. 

Fisher,  James,  147. 

Fisheries,  339. 

Fishkill  (New  York),  command  at, 
227;  post  at,  497,  507,  508,  512; 
stores  at,  434 ;  troops  at,  207. 

Fitzgerald,  John,  9;  drafts  and  copies 
by,  G5,  110,  123,  140,  155,  157,  1GO, 
1G3,  1G4,  1GG,  1G9,  171,  173,  174, 
175,  178,  180,  184,  207,  216,  237, 
252,  2G3,  382,  400,  578. 

Fitzhugh,  Peregrine,  9;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  517,  525,  536. 

Fitzhugh,  William,  3G3,  365. 

Fitzpatrick,  Richard,  218,  227. 

Vlngs,  78,  208,  209,  458,  581,  584.  (See 
also  Colors.) 

Fleming,  William,  314,  319,  328. 

Fleury,  Francois  Louis  Teisseydre, 
Marquis  de,  147;  letter,  406;  bre 
vet,  203;  furlough,  277,  366,  406, 
422 ;  recommended,  348. 

Flint,  Royal,  309,  312,  385.  391. 

Flints,  65,  66,  89,  98. 

Florida.     (Sec   East  Florida.) 

Flour,  13,  17,  21,  307,  312,  354,  358, 
384,  386,  388,  437,  438,  459,  469. 
526,  527,  528,  535,  536,  592;  in 
Albany  county,  137,  143;  abun 
dance  of,  530  ;  contracts,  594,  611 ; 
deficiency  due  from  States,  411  ; 
for  French  troops,  542 ;  impress, 
475;  magazines,  142,  267;  money 
for,  591 ;  North  Carolina's  ability 
to  furnish,  459 ;  from  Pennsylva 
nia,  500;  price  of,  262;  purchase 
of,  2G1,  532,  612;  want  of,  100, 
459,  476,  505,  512  ;  for  Western  ex 
pedition,  345. 

Flower,  Benjamin,  156,  168,  202,  315, 
320. 


Floyd,  William,  476. 

Flying  Camp,  52,  68,  69,  74 :  articles 
for,  83 ;  boats  for,  77 ;  militia  for, 
G5 ;  money  for.  69 ;  muster-master 
of.  96;  officers  for.  72;  payment 
of,  105 ;  physicians  for,  91 ;  quar 
termaster,  67. 

Folsom,  Nathaniel,  167,  182,  212. 

Fonda,  Jellis,  270. 

Food.  161,  492,  567.  (Sec  alxo  Provi 
sions.) 

Forage,  384,  409.  429,  438,  441,  442. 
450,  459,  486,  567  ;  British  need  of, 
118;  cash  for,  129;  deficiency  due 
from  States,  411 ;  destroyed  on 
Long  Island,  472 ;  estimate,  411  ; 
magazines,  437 ;  from  Massachu 
setts  ;  411 ;  North  Carolina's 
ability  to  furnish.  459 ;  price  of, 
260,  261;  want  of.  215,  333,  404, 
633;  at  Winchester,  Vn.,  459. 

Foraging  parties,  British,  119,  605. 

Forage-masters,  411. 

Forage-master's  department,  146. 

Forbes,  James,  38(5,  395. 

Ford,  Benjamin,  320. 

Foreign  affairs,  339. 

Foreign  intelligence.  203.  (See  also 
Europe. ) 

Foreigners,  in  army,  120,  164,  251,  441, 
619;  brevets  for.  252;  in  British 
army,  83 ;  discouragement  of,  129 ; 
commissions  for,  129 ;  certificate 
to,  130 ;  exchange  of,  604 ;  trouble 
with.  214.  (See  also  Frenchmen.) 

Forinan,  David,  150;  letters,  149.  455, 
501 ;  depositions,  578 ;  memorial, 
208;  petition,  213;  regiment  of, 
353. 

Forman,  Ezek,  660. 

Forinan,  Jonathan,  316. 

Forrest,  Thomas,  323,  476. 

Forrest,  Uriah,  445,  448. 

Foster,  Isaac,  letters,  330,  375 ;  com 
plaints  against,  277.  378;  manage 
ment  of  hospital.  330;  testimony 
in  case  of,  374 ;  trial,  383. 

Foster,   Peter,  477. 

Forsyth,  Robert,  357. 

Fort  Alden  (New  York),  attack  and 
capture  of,  270,  271,  273. 

Fort  Ann  (New  York),  capture  of,  462, 
463. 


INDEX. 


701 


Fort  Clinton  (New  York),  inquiry  into 
loss  of.  213. 

Fort  Constitution  (New  York),  46. 

Fort  Edward  (New  York),  investure 
of.  403. 

Fort  Frederick  (Maryland),  Conven 
tion  troops  at,  515. 

Fort  George  (New  York),  removal  of 
stores,  102;  surrender,  463. 

Fort  Island  (Delaware  River),  advan 
tages  of.  171 :  chevaux-de-frize  for, 
171;  defense  of.  194.  (Sec  also 
Fort  Mittlin.) 

Fort  Lafayette  ( New  York ) .  capture 
of,  334. 

Fort  Lee  (New  Jersey),  capture  of. 
104 ;  prisoners  ordered  to.  104. 

Fort  Mercer.      (See  Red  Bank.) 

Fort  Mifflin  (Pennsylvania),  attack  on, 
195,  198 ;  Congress's  thanks  for. 
200;  defense  of,  194;  evacuation, 
202;  inquiry  into  loss  of,  213; 
support  of.  201.  (See  also  Fort 
Island.) 

Fort  Montgomery  ( New  York ) ,  40,  92  ; 
capture  of,  195 ;  inquiry  into  loss 
of,  213. 

Fort  Moultrie  (South  Carolina),  at 
tack  on.  04,  71.  72. 

Fort  Pitt  (Pennsylvania),  British  in 
tended  advance  against,  508,  520 ; 
clothing  at,  207  :  command  at.  134, 
233.  230,  238,  290.  547  :  conduct  of 
Brodhead  and  Duncan.  510;  con 
ditions  at,  540;  court-martial  at. 
298;  difficulty  with  officers.  239; 
fortifications.  5(50.  502;  garrison, 
520  ;  inquiry.  500  ;  maladministra 
tion  at,  505 :  ordnance  for.  500 ; 
provisions  at,  289.  405;  Rawliugs 
ordered  to,  299 ;  reenforcement. 
003;  supplies  for.  400.  408,  417, 
505.  517,  003;  troops,  239,  500. 

Fort  Plank  (New  York),  attack  on, 
270,  271. 

Fort  Schuyler  (New  York),  British  at, 

505  ;  defense  of,  100  ;  command  at, 

491;   mutiny,   432:   relief  of,   180; 

supplies.  330.  450. 

Fort  Slongo   (New  York),  reward  for 

capture  of,  550. 

Fort  Stanwix  (New  York),  57:  at 
tack  oil,  79. 


Fort  Washington  (New  York),  cap 
ture  of,  104,  120 ;  prisoners,  219. 

Fort  Watson  (South  Carolina),  capitu 
lation  and  officers  surrendered  at. 
507,  508. 

Fortifications,  16.  17,  28,  31,  43,  426; 
system,  271. 

Fowler,  Alexander.  500,  513. 

Fox,  Charles  James,  549,  649. 

France,  548,  047 ;  aid  from,  127,  310, 
421,  485,  493,  511,  519,  538,  548, 
587 ;  alliance  with,  233 ;  arms 
from.  130,  300,  422;  attitude 
toward  U.  S.,  206 ;  birth  of  a  dau 
phin,  584,  587,  589 ;  Britain's  peace 
with,  649 ;  cannon  from,  158 ; 
clothing  from,  263,  422,  551 ;  co 
operation  with,  384,  398,  619; 
court,  100;  designs,  243;  effect 
of  Lee's  conference,  128 ;  expedi 
tion  against  Jamaica,  437 ;  grati 
tude  to,  398;  intelligence,  233; 
the  King's  message  to  England, 
237 ;  King  of,  479 ;  loan,  290.  471  ; 
at  Martinique,  447 ;  minister  of. 
290,  382 ;  money  from,  551 ;  mo 
tives  of,  270 ;  negotiations,  571. 
045 ;  powder  from,  300 ;  protec 
tion  of  trade.  224;  relations  with. 
273;  supplies  from.  Ill,  131.  204. 
404.  400:  treaty  with,  233,  235, 
273 ;  trouble  with,  474  ;  uneasiness 
of,  393. 

Francis,  Tench,  575,  002. 

Franking  privilege,  633,  634. 

Franklin,  Benjamin,  20,  23,  25,  28,  172. 
279,  351,  479,  553,  627,  654;  let 
ter,  149;  bills  drawn  on,  422;  in 
Europe,  127 ;  grandson  of.  655. 

Franklin,  Thomas,  215. 

Franklin.  William,  158;  letter,  164; 
exchange  of.  105,  108;  case  of, 
138. 

Franklin,   (Mrs.)   William,  158,  104. 

Franks,  David  Solebury.  457. 

Fraser,  James,  559. 

Fraser,  John  Gizzard.  15,  40. 

Frazee,  Isaac.  498. 

Frazer,  Persifor,  345,  350. 

French,  Christopher,  19,  24.  73,  75. 

French  Creek   (Pennsylvania),  130. 

Frenchmen,  90.     (See  a Iso  Foreigners.) 


702 


INDEX. 


Frey,  Charles,  Baron  de,  3G7,  3G8,  556, 
559. 

Frigates  (Continental),  1.38,  309;  com 
mand  of,  447 ;  to  defend  Philadel 
phia,  110;  in  the  Delaware,  200. 
230 ;  disposition  of,  204  ;  for  use  of 
French,  449  ;  movements,  449.  452  ; 
ordered  to  Charleston,  370  ;  orders 
of  D'Estaing,  307 ;  sinking  of,  201 ; 
Washington's  course  in  regard  to, 
202. 

Frontier,  British  attack  on,  404 ;  dan 
ger  to,  374;  defense  of,  373,  427; 
intelligence,  251,  470;  New  York 
troops  for,  374. 

Northern,  GO,  318,  381;  alarm,  375; 
barbarities  on,  048 ;  British  on, 
518,  582,  59G;  command  on,  13; 
depredations,  244,  G09 ;  destruc 
tion  of  grain,  4G9 ;  Indians  on, 
14,  504,  009,  G13,  G73 ;  posts,  09; 
tories  on,  14. 

Protection  of,  270,  273,  517;  pro 
visions  for,  409 ;  situation,  274, 
403. 

Western  frontier,  33, 54  ;  condition  of. 
265,  542 ;  defense  of,  135,  233,  247 ; 
disposition  of  British  and  Indians 
on,  071 ;  Indians  on,  236,  251,  409, 
540 ;  inteligence  from,  543 ;  mili 
tia  on,  304 ;  movements  toward, 
054;  operations,  406;  posts,  663; 
relief  of,  238;  supplies  for,  524; 
troops  for,  223,  247.  (See  also 
Western  Posts.) 

Frye,  Joseph,  40,  117. 

Fuel,  21. 

Fuller,  Abraham,  22. 

Furloughs,  490,  525,  654,  659,  662 ;  dis 
charge  of  furloughed  troops,  674 ; 
form  of,  490 ;  options,  662. 

Furnaces,  445. 

G. 

Gage,  Thomas,  15,  10,  17. 

Gall,  -    -  von,  407. 

Galloway,  Joseph,  133. 

Gait,  Nathaniel,  221,  223,  237. 

Galvan, ,  de,  260,  572;  letter,  382; 

case    of,    385 ;     commission,    383, 

393 ;   recommended,  379. 
Gamble,  James,  409. 
Gamble,  Thomas,  17. 


Gansevoort,  Peter,  311,  491. 

Garanger,  -  — ,  [or  Geranger],  336, 
349,  355. 

Gardiner's  Bay    (Long  Island),  491. 

Gates,  Horatio,  50.  97,  125,  153.  160, 
174,  179,  180,  188,  189.  193,  194, 
198,  199,  209.  214,  228.  231.  279, 
282,  339,  348,  302,  450,  402.  400; 
letters,  73,  100,  141.  174.  180,  187. 
189,  195,  190,  198,  259,  280.  339, 
348,  307,  450,  508;  battle  of  Be- 
mus'  Heights,  189 ;  battle  of  Free 
man's  Farms,  195;  British  fleet 
from  Newport,  339  ;  British  move 
ments,  180;  British  ravages,  197; 
British  at  Ticonderago,  100;  Ca 
nadian  expedition,  259 ;  command 
for,  51G,  G04;  case  of,  519,  522; 
command  in  Canada,  57.  58,  59; 
command  at  Boston,  229,  204; 
command  in  Eastern  district,  265 ; 
command  of  Northern  army,  03. 
107,  108 ;  command  of  Soiithern 
department,  430 ;  conduct  of.  300 ; 
controversy  with  Schuyler,  04,  77 ; 
cooperation  with  Lincoln,  188, 189 ; 
court  of  inquiry.  404,  400,  508, 
512,  516,  605;  defeat  at  Camden, 
450,  452  ;  deserters,  97  ;  escape  of 
prisoners,  348 ;  injury  to  charac 
ter,  508;  instructions  to,  201,  229; 
intelligence,  348;  military  opin 
ions,  141 ;  militia  subsistence,  367  ; 
money,  322 ;  Northern  situation, 
174 ;  orders  to,  516  ;  powers,  430 ; 
reinforcement,  144,  187;  Saratoga 
Convention,  197;  Schuyler,  147; 
supplies  of  British  and  prisoners, 
280 ;  treatment  of  British,  195 ; 
drafts  and  copies  by,  11,  14,  18,  19, 
22,  23,  24,  2G,  27,  32,  34,  44,  40,  47, 
49. 

Gatter,  Christiana,  350. 

Gatter,  Martin,  349. 

Geisman,  Baron  de,  347. 

General  Orders,  inattention  to,  203 ; 
at  White  Plains,  253. 

Genesee  (New  York),  proposed  expe 
dition  against,  614,  617. 

Geneva  (Switzerland),  Congress  at,  597. 

George  III.  Appointment  of  Peace 
Commissioners,  226 ;  commission 
to  Richard  Oswald,  616;  disposi- 


INDEX. 


703 


George  III — Continued. 

tioii  and  intention  toward  Ameri 
ca,  90 ;    speech  in  Parliament,  122. 

Georgia,  aid  to,  287 ;  armed-boat  crew, 
117;  Assembly  Committee  report, 
305 ;  attempt  on  British  in,  447 ; 
British  embarkation  for,  309 : 
British  fleet  off  coast,  404 ;  British 
retreat,  289 ;  Congress,  committee 
on  defense  of,  311,  312,  314;  Coun 
cil,  38G ;  delegates  in  Congress,  455, 
538,  539,  554 ;  danger  to,  2G3 ;  es 
tablishment  of  post  in,  1G7  ;  exer 
tions  of,  402 ;  intelligence  from, 
14 ;  militia,  377 ;  recruiting,  149, 
151 ;  situation  in,  289,  538 ;  troops, 

392,  402;     quota    of    troops,    402; 
Wayne's  operations  in,  070. 

Georgetown  (South  Carolina),  enter- 
prize  against,  487 ;  inhabitants  de 
sirous  of  returning  home,  591 ; 
Lee's  surprise  of,  494. 

Geographer  for  Army,  103,  519,  532, 
025. 

Geranger.      (Sec  Garanger. ) 

Gerard  de  Rayneval.  Conrad  Alexan- 
dre,  200,  310,  317,  302,  303 ;  letters, 
308 ;  cooperation  with  D'Estaing. 
310. 

Germain,  Lord  George,  534. 

German  battalion,  62,  63,  107,  302,  306, 
308 ;  command  of,  495  ;  for  Flying 
Camp,  71 ;  incorporation  of  com 
panies  with,  419 ;  Maryland  men 
in,  305 ;  Pennsylvania  companies, 
13. 

German  Flats  (New  York),  advance 
of  British  on,  54 ;  attack  on,  79 ; 
inhabitants  of,  204. 

Germantown  (Pennsylvania),  battle. 
192  ;  British  feeling  and  loss.  192  ; 
general  orders  for  attack,  191 ; 
thanks  of  Congress  for,  193,  194. 

German  troops,  498.  (See  also  Hes 
sians.) 

German  Volunteer  corps.  276. 

Germany,  511. 

Gerry,  Elbridge,  91,  95,  142,  101,  103, 
107,  182,  190,  205,  336,  379,  392, 

393,  397,   398,   493,   674,   080;    let 
ters,  189,  210,  393. 

Gervais,  John  Lewis,  606,  610,  648,  050, 

059  ;    letters,  291,  418. 
Getchell,  Dennis,  18. 


Gibbs,  Caleb,  9,  240,  251,  253;  drafts 
and  copies  by,  42,  43,  40,  48,  51, 
53,  57,  60,  GO,  70,  79,  124,  127,  128, 
149,  154,  150.  157,  101,  102,  170, 
172,  175,  190,  192,  195,  198.  199, 
204,  207,  21G,  221,  222,  207,  270, 
271,  272,  294,  300,  307,  310,  312, 
331,  342,  344,  347,  358,  301,  381, 
385,  394,  390,  455,  450,  4G1,  4G2, 
463,  470,  471. 

Gibraltar,  G23.  029. 

Gibson,  George,  124. 

Gibson  John,  418,  536;  letter,  540; 
commission,  240 ;  regiment  of,  287. 

Gill,  Joseph  Louis,  415. 

Gilman,  John  Taylor,  039,  044. 

Girard,  William,  300. 

Gist,  Mordecai,  186,  544,  008,  609. 

Gist,  Nathaniel,  443. 

Givens,  Thomas,  81. 

Gloucester  (Virginia),  stores,  etc., 
surrendered  at,  553,  555. 

Glover,  John,  letters,  285,  592 ;  com 
mission,  314 ;  resignation,  285,  291, 
592,  596,  599. 

Glover,  Jonathan,  72. 

Goddard,  William,  00,  72,  75. 

Godfrey,  William  Egerton,  425. 

Goldsborongh,  Robert,  45. 

Gondolas,  48,  53,  50. 

Good,  Jacol,  90. 

Goodale,  Nathaniel,  663. 

Gordon,  James,  270. 

Gorhani,  Nathaniel,  639,  659. 

Gouvion,  Jean  Baptiste,  164,  390,  394, 
556. 

Government,  centralization   of,  456,  488. 

Govett,  William,  003. 

Grain,  52,  142,  404,  409,  409. 

Granberry, ,  359. 

Grasse,  Fram;ois  Joseph  Paul,  Comte 
de;  Marquis  de  Tilly;  letters,  553, 
554 ;  arrival  of,  545 ;  cannon  pre 
sented  to,  058,  003;  in  the  Chesa 
peake,  380,  544 ;  interview  with 
Washington,  547 ;  Yorktown  cam 
paign,  546,  553. 

Gratuities,  to  Massachusetts  troops, 
486. 

Gratz,  Bernard,  200. 

Graves,  Thomas,  439,  547. 

Gray,  Ebenezer,  598,  021. 

Gray,  John,  223. 

Graydou  (Mrs.)  ,  147. 


704 


INDEX. 


Grayson,  William,  9,  226,  432,  437,  440, 
446,  449,  511,  514.  518.  527,  533; 
letter,  227 ;  commission,  223 ;  em 
ployment  of,  423  ;  report,  225.  227 ; 
drafts  and  copies  by,  40,  80,  97, 
103,  147,  151.  152,  427. 

Great  Britain,  359 ;  actions  in  the 
Spanish  mediation,  355 ;  attitude, 
34.  549,  641 ;  concessions,  636,  647  ; 
commerce,  235 ;  deceptions  of,  203, 
398,  605,  656;  disaffection  in,  419; 
European  allies,  363 ;  feeling  in 
mercantile  classes,  234 ;  feeling  be 
tween  U.  S.  and,  650 ;  harmonious 
relations  with  U.  S.,  671 ;  inten 
tions,  100;  the  King's  speech,  32; 
military  preparations,  22 ;  minis 
terial  changes.  577,  615,  636,  645, 
649 ;  ministerial  plans,  21 ;  Par 
liamentary  trade  bills,,  645 ;  peace 
maneuvers,  573,  587 ;  political  sit 
uation  of,  474 ;  proclamations,  16, 
25 ;  prosecution  of  war,  313,  394, 
418,  450,  579;  raising  troops,  20, 
235,  339;  reply  to  powers,  582; 
situation,  17,  263;  Spain's  rnani-' 
festo  to,  358,  360;  trouble  with 
Ireland,  474. 

Greaton,  John,  635. 

Greene,  Christopher,  339,  515. 

Greene,  Ebeuezer,  402,  403. 

Greene,  Xathanael,  170,  217,  218,  291, 
374.  382,  404,  413,  438,  441,  442, 
444,  452,  466,  507,  508,  511,  518. 
.  550,  562,  564,  569,  587,  594,  597, 
605,  606,  609,  612,  619,  631,  633; 
letters,  65,  92,  158,  173,  256,  260, 
291.  399,  406,  414,  438,  442,  489, 
499,  502,  507,  509,  513,  55(5,  597, 
598,  609,  629,  631,  632,  676 ;  ability, 
495,  539 ;  battle  of  Eutaw  Springs, 
549 ;  command  of  Southern  army, 
461,  464,  465 ;  conference  with 
Congress,  129,  130,  131 ;  improper 
letter,  159,  160;  instructions  for 
Southern  command,  466 ;  intelli 
gence  from,  494,  512 ;  interview 
with  Robertson,  459,  460 ;  in  North 
Carolina,  492 ;  perse verence  of, 
520 ;  resignation  as  quartermaster- 
general,  445,  449,  453;  sale  of 
boats,  417 ;  thanks  of  Congress  to, 
555 ;  troops  sent  North  by,  614 ; 
wagons,  323. 


Greene,  Thomas,  63. 

Greene,  William.  435,  523. 

Grenada   (West  Indies),  346. 

Gridley,  Richard,  23. 

Griffin,  Cyrus,  314,  319.  328,  416. 

Griffin.  Peter.  16. 

Griffin, .  477. 

Griswold,  Matthew,  22,  23. 

Grosvenor,   Thomas,   622. 

Grover,  Thomas,  46,  47. 

Guadeloupe  (West  Indies),  rumor  of 
naval  action  off.  586. 

Guilemat,  Francois,  614. 

Guliford  Court-House  (North  Caro 
lina),  498.  499. 

Guillot,  Francis.  53. 

Gwinnett,  Button,  54. 

II. 

De  Haas,  John  Philip,  154,  155. 

Hagan,  Francis,  468. 

Haldiman.  Frederick,  640.  670,  671, 
673. 

Half  pay.     (8cc  Pay.) 

Halifax  (Nova  Scotia),  37,  266. 

Halifax,  fleet.  76. 

Hall  &  Sellers,  230,  239,  306. 

Hall,  David,  582. 

Ilallet,  Jonathan.  417. 

Hallett,  James,  323,  361,  365.  477. 

Halsted,  Matthias.  498,  507. 

Hamilton,  Alexander.  9,  226,  277,  371, 

638,  642,  643,  644,  645,  647,  648, 

649,  650,  652,  65.",,  657,  661.  663, 
665,  668  ;  letters,  225,  226,  227,  278, 
320.  370,  416,  551 ;  commissions, 
223,  273 ;  exchange  negotiations, 

277;  financial  ability,  490.  496 ; 
rank,  677 ;  drafts  and  copies  by, 

132,  135,  140,  141,  148,  151.  152, 

153.  154,  157,  158.  160,  164,  167, 

171,  172,  173,  176,  178,  185,  187, 

190.  192,  198.  208,  212,  215,  216, 

221,  225,  231,  233,  248,  249,  251, 

252,  253,  254,  256,  260,  262,  264, 

269.  270.  271,  272,  275,  279.  280, 

282,  283,  284,  289,  290,  292,  293, 

294,  295,  297,  29S.  305,  306.  309, 

311,  312,  313,  315.  316,  317,  318, 

320,  322,  323,  326,  328.  329,  332, 

333  334,  335,  336.  338,  340,  341, 

344,  346,  347,  348.  349,  350.  354, 

355,  357,  358,  359,  360,  362.  363, 

368,  369,  384,  385,  386,  387,  390, 


INDEX. 


705 


Hamilton — Continued. 

397,  400,  401,  404,  405,  411,  412, 
413  414,  418,  421,  422,  423,  424, 
42G.  428,  429.  430,  431.  432.  433, 
434.  43G,  439,  440,  442,  440,  447, 
450.  451.  453,  455,  4G1,  402,  463. 
4G4.  4GG.  407,  408.  471,  472,  484. 
485,  480.  488,  490.  491.  494,  495, 
502,  504,  505,  500. 

Hamilton,  Henry,  357,  421.  423, 

Hamilton,  James,  207,  209,  510,  522. 

Hamilton.  William,  022.  040. 

Hammond.   Abijnh.  527,   528,  529.   539. 

Hampton  (Virginia),  attack  on,  24. 

Hancock  &  Ad  ant  ft,  103,  140. 

Hancock.  John,  11,  12,  13,  14,  15,  19, 
20,  21,  22,  23,  25,  20,  28,  29,  30,  31, 
32,  33,  34,  35,  3G  38,  39,  40,  41,  42. 
43,  44,  45,  40,  47,  48,  49,  50,  51,  52, 
53,  55,  50,  57,  58,  59,  GO,  61,  62,  63, 
04,  65,  60,  07,  08,  69,  70,  71,  72,  73, 
74.  75,  76,  77,  78,  79  80,  81,  82,  83, 
84,  85,  86,  87,  88,  89,  90,  91,  92,  93, 
94,  95,  96.  97,  98,  99,  101,  102,  103, 
104,  105,  100,  107.  108.  Ill,  112, 
113,  114,  116,  117,  118,  119,  120. 
121,  122,  123,  124,  125,  120,  128, 
129.  130,  131,  132,  133,  134,  135, 
136.  137,  138,  139.  141,  142.  143. 
144,  145.  140.  147,  148,  149,  150, 
151,  152,  153.  154.  155,  156,  157. 
158,  159.  160.  101,  162,  165.  166. 
167.  108,  169,  170.  171,  172,  173. 
175,  176.  177.  178,  179,  180,  181. 
182,  183,  184,  185,  186,  187,  188. 
190  191,  192,  193.  194.  195.  196. 
197.  199;  letters  12,  13.  44,  199; 
escort  to  Boston,  198,  199;  retire 
ment  from  Congress,  190.  198.  200. 

Hand,  Edxvard,  268,  269,  270,  288,  298, 
299,   300,   303,   324,    501,   637,    644, 
666,  667;    letters,  82,  84.  94,  265, 
269,   271,   272,   335,   345,   666.   667; 
ability,  607  ;    adjutant-general,  482, 
634 ;    information    of    the    Indian  j 
country,  292,  300;    rank,  325;  reg-  i 
imentals,    70 ;     return    of    loss    at 
Croton  River,  514 ;    return  of  re-  j 
cruits,  524,  536,  588,  612. 

Hangers,  405. 

Hannah,  24. 

Hanson,  Alexander  Contee.  9 ;  drafts 
and  copies  by,  54,  50,  59. 

28632—06 45 


Hanson,  Jobn,  465,  497,  557,  559,  560, 
561,  562,  563,  568,  571,  594.  597, 
605,  610,  614,  620,  624;  elected 
President  of  Congress,  557. 

Harlem  Heights  (New  York),  British 
preparations  to  attack,  90;  battle 
of,  90. 

Harnage.  Henry,  301,  333. 

Harnett,  Cornelius,  363,  365. 

Harrison,  Benjamin,  20,  23,  43,  44,  45, 
48,  GO,  102,  103,  104,  172;  letter, 
174. 

Harrison,  Charles,  356,  548 ;  regiment 
of,  158,  193,  304. 

Harrison,  Robert  Hanson.  9,  77,  277, 
355,  413 ;  letters,  85,  88,  97,  98  99, 
100,  101,  182,  184,  276.  278,  312, 
338,  452,  462;  British  exchange 
propositions,  132 ;  commissions, 
223,  273,  452;  exchange  negotia 
tions,  225,  227,  278,  312;  drafts 
and  copies  by,  24,  25,  26,  29,  30, 
31.  32,  34,  35,  36,  37,  38,  39,  41.  42, 
43,  44.  46,  47,  48,  49,  50,  52,  53,  54, 
57,  58,  59,  60,  62,  63,  64,  65,  67,  68, 
69,  70,  71,  72,  73,  74,  75,  76,  77,  78, 
79.  SO,  81,  82,  83,  84  85,  86,  87,  88, 
89.  90,  91,  92,  93,  94,  95,  96,  97,  98, 
102.  103,  104,  105,  106,  107,  108, 
109.  110,  112,  113,  114,  116,  121, 
124.  125,  128,  129,  130,  131,  132, 
134.  137,  138,  141,  142,  143,  144, 
145,  146,  147,  148,  150,  151,  152, 
153.  154.  156,  157.  158,  159,  160, 
161.  162,  163,  164,  165,  166,  169, 
170,  171,  172,  173,  175,  177,  178, 
179.  180,  181,  183,  186,  187.  188. 
189,  190,  191,  192,  193,  194,  195, 
196,  198,  199,  200,  202,  203,  204. 
205,  206,  207,  208,  209,  210,  211, 
212.  213,  214,  215,  216,  219,  221, 
223,  225,  227,  228,  229,  230,  231, 
232,  233,  236,  237,  238,  239,  240, 
241,  242,  244,  245,  246,  247,  248, 
251,  252,  253,  254,  255,  256,  257, 
258,  259,  260,  261,  263,  264,  265, 
266,  267,  268,  273,  274,  275,  276. 
278.  279,  300.  301,  302,  303,  307, 
311,  314,  31G,  318,  319,  320,  322, 
323,  325,  327,  328,  330,  331,  332, 
333.  335,  337,  339,  341,  343,  344, 
345.  346,  347.  349,  350,  351.  352. 
353,  354,  355,  356,  357,  358,  359, 


706 


INDEX. 


Harrison — Continued. 

3G1,  3G2,  363,  364,  365,  369,  370, 
371,  373,  378,  379,  382,  383,  384, 
385,  388,  391,  392,  395,  397,  398, 
400,  402,  403,  408,  409,  410,  411, 
412,  413,  414,  415,  418,  419,  420, 
422,  425,  426,  428,  430,  431,  432, 
434,  435,  436,  437,  440,  442,  443, 
445,  449,  451,  452,  453,  454,  455, 
457,  458,  459,  460,  461,  462,  4(53, 
464,  465,  408. 

Hartford  (Connecticut),  Committee, 
19 ;  interview  at,  461. 

Hartley,  David,  649. 

Hartley,  Thomas,  271. 

Harvey,  Reuben,  665. 

Harvie,  John,  204,  212. 

Hatfield,  John  Smith,  582,  583,  590, 
593. 

Hats,  99,  260,  275. 

Havana  (Cuba),  fleet  at,  404;  selling 
bills  in,  622. 

Hawkins,  Benjamin,  663,  665,  670,671, 
672. 

Hawley,  Joseph,  60. 

Hay,  Udny,  513,  540;  letters,  382,  508, 
509 ;  rank,  593. 

Hayes,  Samuel,  351. 

Hayne,  Isaac,  546. 

Hays,  Ann  Hawkes,  130. 

Hazard,  Ebenezer,  77,  131,  525. 

Hazelwood,  John,  190,  194,  197,  198. 

Hazen,  Moses,  591 ;  letters  57,  259, 
397,  666 ;  charges  of,  53 ;  charges 
against,  57 ;  memorial,  495 ;  road 
to  Canada,  373. 

Hazen's  regiment  (2d  Canadian)  274, 
506,  602,  604,  667. 

Head  of  Elk  (Maryland),  178. 

Heath,  William,  122,  252,  267,  275,  342. 
487,  554,  563,  661 ;  letters,  14,  138, 
139,  162,  167,  253,  257,  398,  399, 
402,  469,  512,  550,  557,  566,  661  ; 
exchange  of,  107 ;  magazines,  574. 

Heer,  Bartholomew  von,  accoutre 
ments  for,  570 ;  claim,  305,  corps 
of,  527,  531. 

Helm,  John,  490. 

Henitz,  Jean  de,  655. 

Henley.     (See  Otis  &  Henley.) 

Henley's  Regiment,  memorial  of,  298. 

Henry,  James,  424,  430,  435. 

Henry,  John,  294. 


Henry,    John,    jr.,    327.    328,    351,    360, 

372,  446,  469. 

Henry,  Patrick,  jr.,  210,  322;  letters, 
14,  15,  318,  319;  proclamation, 
321. 

Henry,  William,  389,  664. 

Ilenshaw,  William,  66. 

Hessians,  20,  49,  125;  arrival.  77; 
chaplains,  529,  530 ;  deserters.  77, 
81,  235 ;  enlistment  in  American 
army,  581,  583,  589;  exchange  of, 
104 ;  number  at  New  York,  191 ; 
officers,  254;  prisoners,  113,  114; 
treatment  of,  119.  (See  also  Ger 
man  and  Brunswick  troops.) 

Hewes,  Joseph,  44,  45,  359. 

Heyward,  Thomas,  144,  180. 

Hickey,  Thomas,  63. 

Hicks,   William,  158. 

Hides,  105,  194,  359,  382,  499:  com 
missaries  of,  175,  194,  361,  371, 

373,  389,   391,   392;    exchange   for 
boots    354 ;    exchange    for    shoes, 
355,  371. 

Higgins,  Cornelius,  96. 

Higginson,  Stephen,  672. 

Highlands  (of  the  Hudson).  192; 
British  feint  against.  194 ;  cannon 
for,  312;  command  in  219,  221; 
defense  of  92,  148;  fortifications 
in,  206,  219,  221  ;  importance  of, 
142;  paymaster  in,  390;  recapture 
of  forts,  201;  rumors,  557.  (Sec 
also  West  Point.) 

Hill,  John,  498,  516. 

Hillegas,  Michael,  336. 

Hingham  (Massachusetts).  militia, 
32. 

Hinman,  John,  342. 

Hobkirk's  Hill  (South  Carolina),  bat 
tle,  509. 

Hodgdon,  Samuel,  532,  586.  588; 

Hoff,  Christopher,  jr.,  131. 

Hoisington,  Joab,  97. 

Holland,  404,  511,  647;  Britain's  peace 
with,  649 ;  intelligence.  633 ;  min 
ister  to,  375 ;  treaty  with,  636. 

Hollingsworth,  Henry,  261,  319;  let 
ters,  177,  178,  408. 

Holmes,  Silas,  62. 

Holten,   S. ,  475. 

Holton,  Samuel,  352,  363,  365,  661, 
663,  670. 


INDEX. 


707 


Uoltzendorf,  Baron,  502. 

Homaiis,  John,  281. 

Hondgson,  Robert,  469. 

Honor,  National,  650. 

Hooper,  Robert  Lettis,  jr.,  215,  378. 

Hoops,  Robert,  158. 

Hopkins,  David,  180,  350. 

Hopkins,  Esek,  56,  57,  130. 

Hopkinson.  Francis,  170,  181,  199,  204, 
206,  207,  217,  221,  223,  224. 

Horse  Neck  (Connecticut),  British  at, 
294;  skirmish,  296. 

Horses,  119,  172,  394,  499;  for  Ar- 
maud's  corps,  387,  602;  for  Bay 
lor's  dragoons,  329,  330,  382,  383; 
difficulty  in  obtaining,  170 ;  kept 
at  public  expense,  410 ;  officers' 
lost  in  service,  392,  474,  631 ; 
pasturage,  411 ;  purchase,  296,  470 ; 
prisoners',  590 ;  reduction  of  num 
ber  in  camp,  470 ;  sale  of,  652 ; 
seized  by  Hessians,  170 ;  for  Shel 
don's  dragoons,  387 ;  surrendered 
at  Yorktown  and  Gloucester,  555. 

Hosmer,  Titus,  251. 

Hospital,  30,  49,  97,  100,  116,  118,  127, 
128,  132,  134,  135,  456,  584,  586; 
appointments,  533,  545,  547 ;  ar 
rangement,  284,  445 ;  at  Bethle 
hem,  Pa.,  342;  in  Canada,  48; 
director,  22,  486;  Eastern  depart 
ment,  330;  establishment,  14,  124, 
133,  134,  199 ;  inquiry,  106 ;  inspec 
tion,  139 ;  instruments,  77  ;  man 
agement,  70;  needs,  548,  603;  for 
Northern  army,  106 ;  officers,  70, 
135,  468,  469,  486,  566,  604,  606, 
629,  677;  pay,  468,  469,  486,  524; 
plan,  124,  199,  465,  537,  539;  pro 
motions,  533,  534,  547  ;  regulations, 
77,  133,  134,  48(5,  599;  subsistence, 
629,  676 ;  sick,  89 ;  supplies,  70,  71, 
77,  439,  537,  553,  603,  604,  632; 
vacancies,  525 ;  in  Virginia,  585, 
588. 

Hospital  mates,  547. 

Hostages,  403,  406,  517,  541. 

Hostilities,  suspension  of,  612,  613 ; 
cessation  of,  649,  650,  651,  652, 
653. 

Houdin,  Michael  Gabriel,  680. 

Houston,  William  Churchill,  373,  379, 
413 ;  commissaries,  156  ;  drafts  and 


Houston — Continued. 

copies  by,   120,   149,  158,   159,   167, 
168,  169,  178,  179,  181,  394. 

Howe,  Richard,  Viscount,  203,  243; 
letters,  84,  90 ;  approach  to  New 
York,  63 ;  commission,  226 ;  com 
mittee  of  Congress,  87 ;  Congress 
reply  to,  242 ;  peace  conference,  87, 
88,  89;  prisoner  matters,  83,  84, 
134;  refusal  of  letter  to  Washing 
ton,  69,  70. 

Howe,  Robert,  433,  454,  675;  letters, 
353,  359,  454,  488;  acquittal  of, 
567 ;  charge  against,  465 ;  conduct 
of,  395 ;  court-martial,  566 ;  in 
quiry  into  conduct  of,  544 ;  or 
dered  against  Pennsylvania  muti 
neers,  666 ;  seizure  of  rum,  627. 

Howe,  Sir  William,  36,  82,  152,  174, 
200,  203,  205,  208,  209,  211,  212, 
213,  214,  217,  220,  224;  letters,  31, 
37,  77,  81,  84,  91,  95,  102,  103,  121, 
127,  138,  147,  148,  152,  201,  209, 
210,  211,  213,  215,  216,  217,  220, 
223,  236,  239;  commissions,  218, 
226 ;  conciliatory  acts  of  Parlia 
ment,  239 ;  declaration  of  King's 
intention,  90 ;  designs,  110 ;  expres 
sions  of,  222;  junction  with  Bur- 
goyue,  159,  167 ;  prisoner  matters, 
37,  76,  77,  84,  91,  92,  94,  95,  102, 
103,  121,  127,  138,  147,  148,  149, 
151,  154,  155,  201,  202,  210,  211, 
213,  215,  216,  217,  220,  223,  236; 
proclamation,  108 ;  refusal  of  let 
ter  to  Washington,  73 ;  resolves  of 
Congress,  69. 

Howell,  David,  680. 

Ho  well.  Ebenezer,  96. 

Howell,  Richard,  390,  615,  618. 

Rowley,  Richard,  468,  538,  539. 

Hubley,  Adam,  320,  331. 

Hubley,  Adam,  jr.,  342. 

Huddy,  Joshua,  capture,  577 ;  case  of, 
580,  584,  617 ;  demand  for  mur 
derers  of,  578 ;  investigation  of 
death,  630 ;  placard  pinned  to  body 
of,  576;  murder  of,  576,  577,  578; 
murderers  of,  625 ;  punishment  of 
murderers,  626 ;  papers  relative  to 
murder,  610;  retaliation  for,  576, 
578,  581,  583. 

Hudson  Bay  Company,  623. 


708 


INDEX. 


Hudson  River  (New  York),  British 
movements  on,  831,  332,  333 ;  forti 
fying,  204;  garrison  of  forts,  175; 
defense  of,  145,  227 ;  posts  on,  219, 
229.  (Sec  also  Highlands ;  also 
North  River.) 

Hughes,  Hugh,  141. 

Hughes,  Samuel,  349. 

Hull,  William,  487. 

Humphreys,  David,  9,  441,  520,  037, 

080 ;  sword  for,  557 ;  drafts  and 

copies  by,  433,  436,  443,  451,  452, 

455,  463,  464.  475,  485.  487,  488, 

504,  505,  514,  540,  541,  543,  548. 

566,  568,  569,  570,  572,  575,  577, 

579,  581,  582,  583,  584,  585,  588, 

592,  593,  595,  59G,  600,  603,  604, 

605,  617,  626,  627,  630,  631,  632. 

633,  634,  636,  638,  641,  644,  645, 

648,  650,  657,  659,  660,  661,  663, 

665,  667,  669,  670,  672,  673,  678, 
680. 

Humpton,  Richard,  666. 

Hunter,  Alexander,  82. 

Hunter,  Elijah,  363. 

Hunting  shirts,  300,  304,  305,  309,  326. 

Huntington,  Ebenezer,  279,  280.  816; 

letter,  613;  case  of,  611;  Col. 

Livingston,  613 ;  promotion,  598 ; 
rank,  613,  621. 

Huntington,  Jedidiah,  218,  220.  221  ; 
letters,  140,  141,  220,  364. 

Huntington,  Samuel,  222,  343,  347, 

358,  367,  369,  370,  371,  376,  377, 

380,  382,  383,  384,  385.  388,  389, 

393,  396,  397,  398,  399,  400,  401. 

402,  403,  404,  405,  407,  408,  409. 

410,  412,  415,  416,  417,  418.  420. 

423,  425,  426,  427,  428,  429.  430, 

431,  432,  435,  440,  445,  446,  447. 

448,  451,  452,  466,  478,  480,  484. 

485,  486,  487,  491,  492,  493,  494, 

495,  496,  499,  500,  503,  504,  50(5, 

508,  509,  511,  515,  516,  517,  519, 

521,  525,  526,  529,  530,  531,  535. 
670,  674,  675;  letter,  532;  elected 
President  of  Congress,  370. 

Hutchins,  Thomas,  511,  513,  567. 

Hutson,  Richard,  298. 

Hyde,  West,  276,  277,  278,  312. 

I. 

Imbert,  Jean  Louis,  91. 
Impost,  498,  636,  642,  652. 


Impress,  510;  of  teams,  149,  189,  194. 

Imprisonment  of  soldiers  for  debt,  32. 

Independence,  229,  232;  Britain's  ac 
knowledgment  of  U.  S.,  633.  (Sec 
also  Declaration  of  Independence.) 

Independent  corps,  304. 

Indians,  58,  62,  64,  65,  67.  68,  76,  79. 
163,  167,  284.  520.  602,  617;  ad 
vance  of,  373,  374,  540;  affairs, 
285,  322:  attacks.  79.  412,  508: 
Canadian,  26,  44,  54.  55 ;  commis 
sioners,  59  ;  commissions  for,  417  ; 
complaints.  648 ;  councils,  283 : 
country.  274,  288.  290,  292,  298, 
299,  300,  336,  341,  673  ;  enlistement 
of,  61 ;  expeditions  against,  244, 
245,  250,  251,  252,  265,  281,  284. 
287,  291,  294.  306.  309,  872,  492. 
614.  616,  617:  depredations,  236, 
409,  463,  504,  609,  612,  652:  de 
signs,  541 ;  digging  up  the  hatchet. 
631  ;  Douglass's  mission.  655 ; 
friendly,  15,  244.  300 ;  Georgia,  289. 
676;  hostile.  244:  murdered,  630: 
Northern.  283 ;  on  northern  fron 
tier.  14.  504.  609.  613.  67:'., ;  notifi 
cation  of  Definitive  Treaty  of 
Peace,  654:  Ohio,  27.  (5(58.  669; 
peace  with,  283 :  preparations, 
344 :  provisions  for.  300.  58(5 : 
situation.  244:  Southern.  76; 
stores  for.  49(5 ;  strength  of.  351  ; 
Sullivan's  terms.  333.  334:  treat 
ies.  830. 

Tribes.  Abenaki,  375;  Cayuga.  312: 
Cherokee,  492;  Choctaw.  568; 
Coughnawaga,  36 ;  Creek,  508.  594. 
597,  598;  Delaware.  316,  318,  320. 
321;  Esopus,  327;  Micmac,  77.  81; 
Mingo.  350;  Muncy.  865:  Oneida, 
131,  166,  230,  250,  283,  300.  302, 
361,  368,  492,  494,  558;  Onondaga, 
283,  285,  309,  311;  Pasmiquoddy. 
37 ;  Penobscot,  77 ;  St.  Johns.  81  ; 
St.  Franqois.  415 ;  Seneca,  244, 
245,  247,  299:  Six  Nations.  57,  85, 
251,  287,  295,  640;  Stockbridge,  60, 
78,  79.  455;  Tuscarora,  230,  250. 
492. 

Weltner's  skirmish,  422 ;  on  Western 
frontier.    236.    247.    251.    409,    540, 
671. 
See  o/.so  Tioguanda. 

Ingersoll.  Jared,  446. 


INDEX. 


709 


Inoculation,  123,  135. 

Inspection,  of  army,  564. 

Inspector-General,  245,  259,  269,  312. 

Inspector-General's  Department,  232, 
234,  357,  439,  463,  471  ;  combined 
with  adjutant-general,  305,  313; 
Congress's  objection  to  plan.  565; 
establishment  and  organization  of, 
466,  502 ;  plan  for  conducting,  457. 

Inspectors,  341,  385,  472.  Sec  also  Bri 
gade  inspectors. 

Intelligence,  14,  23,  26.  27.  28.  29,  30. 
33,  34,  56,  62,  65.  71.  75,  7(5.  79,  83, 
87,  88,  93,  95,  98,  106,  118,  122, 
123,  127,  136,  140,  151.  155.  163, 
166,  167,  175,  176,  177.  178,  180, 
188.  191,  199.  203,  222,  223,  233, 
234,  236,  253.  254,  255.  258,  264. 
2(5(5.  2(58.  272,  279.  285.  294,  29(5, 
298,  301,  307,  310.  320,  322,  325. 
329,  337,  338.  341.  344,  346,  347, 
348.  359,  364.  366,  368.  400,  404, 
408.  409,  418,  420,  423,  424,  425, 
428.  430.  43(5.  452.  454.  464,  467, 
473.  478.  488.  494.  496,  497,  500. 
503,  512.  516.  521.  522.  525,  530, 

531.  535,   538.   543,   545,    54(5,   548, 
(51(5.    618,    620,    621.    623    624    630, 
633,  662 ;  anonymous,  106,  143,  150. 
191.    285.    290.   332.    33(5,   362,   368. 
.•585.   426,   437,   511,   549,   586,   587. 
615.    (523,    (530.     (Sec    also    Secret 
intelligence.) 

Intercepted  letters,  551. 

Invalid  corps,  85,  252.  479,  539,  (500. 
625,  676;  alternations  in  592;  Con 
gress  resolves  respecting.  164;  dis^ 
position  of,  67(5 :  discharged,  677 ; 
formation  of,  15(5.  (527;  officers. 

532,  596,    (562;    uniform.    629;    or 
dered  to  West  Point.  (567 ;  useful 
ness,  (524.    (Sec  aluo  Nicola,  Lewis.) 

Ireland,  emigration  from,  676;  Eng 
land's  trouble  with.  474. 

Iron  Hill  (Delaware),  skirmish  and 
British  loss  at,  181. 

Iron,  scarcity  of,  136. 

Ironworks,    in   New   Jersey.    142. 

Irvine,  William,  473,  547;  letters,  322, 
391,  5(50,  582,  652;  brigadier,  319: 
rank,  325,  329,  405,  406. 

Irwin,  John,  513. 

Isden.  George.  193. 

Isle  aux  Noix  (Canada),  18,  74. 


Issues,  Commissaries  of,  169,  198;  reg 
ulations,  182. 

Issues,  Commissary-General  of,  154, 
192.  499. 

Izard,  Ralph,  (50(5,  (507,  610,  648,  650, 
659,  672  ;  letter,  662. 


Jackson,  Henry,  153. 

Jackson's  Regiment,  467  ;  memorial  of, 
298. 

Jackson,  Michael,  678,  679,  680. 

Jackson,  William,  467,  591,  592,  593, 
(501.  (532.  633,  634,  635,  636,  639, 
640,  (541.  0(50,  667,  668.  (575.  676; 
drafts  and  copies  by,  569,  572,  575, 
583,  584.  585,  599,  (504,  652,  654, 
6(5(5. 

Jamaica  (West  Indies),  French  expe 
dition  against,  437. 

Jameson,  John,  436,  440. 

James  River  (Virginia).  British  in, 
485. 

Jay,  John.  1(5,  41,  232,  287,  288,  289, 
290.  294.  303,  304,  305,  306.  307, 
308,  309,  314,  316,  317,  319,  321, 
322.  324,  326.  328.  338,  339,  341, 
343,  34(5,  349,  350,  353,  354,  355, 
356,  357,  359,  360,  363,  366 ;  letters, 
294,  295.  301,  309,  310,  319,  359; 
appointed  minister  to  Spain.  370 ; 
arrival  at  Cadiz,  420 ;  elected  Pres 
ident  of  Congress,  278. 

Jefferson,  Thomas,  49,  50,  497.  636; 
letters,  14.  491,  492,  494,  498.  507, 
513,  519. 

Jenifer.  Daniel,  of  St.  Thomas,  327, 
328,  435,  523. 

Jersey  487,  489. 

Johannot,  Peter,  39. 

Joel,  Benjamin,  [same  as  B.  Edgar 
Joel?]  431,  433. 

Joel,  B.  Edgar,  465. 

Johnson.  Francis,  236. 

Johnson,  Sir  John,  54. 

Johnson,  Reuben,  589. 

Johnson,  Thomas,  25,  28,  41,  48,  321; 
letters.  319,  324. 

Johnston,  George,  9 ;  drafts  and  copies 
by,  123,  129,  132,  138,  141. 

Johnston,  James.  2(50,  269. 

Johnstone,  George,  226,  245,  246,  255, 
260. 


710 


INDEX. 


Jones,  Cadwallader,  207. 

Jones,  Pearson,  23. 

Jones,  Thomas,  553. 

Jones,  John  Paul,  420,  494. 

Jones,  Joseph,  205,  412,  42G,  443,  446, 
449,  450,  460,  490,  523,  631,  639, 
644,  645  ;  letters,  171,  185,  191,  423, 
436,  452,  453,  460,  494,  495,  503, 
515,  520,  526,  530,  537,  642,  656; 
Washington's  phaeton,  185,  187, 
191. 

Jones,  Nathan,  512,  523,  537,  591,  607, 
618 ;  drafts  and  copies  by,  499, 
513,  517,  529,  560,  588,  598,  600, 
601,  603,  607,  619,  622,  625,  627, 
655,  658. 

Josiah,  James,  79,  80,  84. 

Judd,  William,  325. 

Judge-Advocate,  16,  515,  590,  596,  613, 
615,  618,  620. 

Judge-Advocate-General,  152,  519,  588, 
595. 

K. 

Kalb,  Henri  Jules  Alexandre  von 
Robaii,  Baron  de,  182,  186,  192, 
221,  462. 

Kanawha  River,  29. 

Keene,  Lawrence,  311. 

Kemble,  Stephen,  363. 

Kennedy,  James,  76. 

Kennon,  William,  116. 

Keppel,   Augustus,   Viscount,  252,  263. 

Kermovan,  Chevalier  de,  59. 

Keys,  Zeckariah,  62. 

King,  Charles,  587. 

Kingsberry,  Asa,  62. 

Kingsbridge  (New  York),  engagement 
at,  531  ;  works,  59. 

Kings  Mountain  (North  Carolina),  bat 
tle,  466. 

Kips  Bay  (New  York),  affair  at,  89. 

Kirkland,  Samuel,  17,  20. 

Kittanning  (Pennsylvania),  121. 

Kloch,  Jacob,  269. 

Knapsacks,  438. 

Knowlton,  Luke,  629,  635,  636. 

Knowlton,  Thomas,  33. 

Knox,  Henry,  43,  87,  153,  195,  438,  471, 
561,  571,  674;  letters,  43,  67,  110, 
152,  159,  246,  285,  288,  303,  390, 
392,  396,  485,  491,  493,  500,  507, 
528,  531,  553,  573,  578,  579.  673; 
abilities,  556,  570 ;  ammunition  for 


Knox — Con  ti  nued. 

.  ordnance,  392 ;  case  of,  476 ; 
changes  in  commissary  of  artillery 
department,  217 ;  claim  to  extra 
allowance,  660,  endorsement  of, 
372 ;  estimate  of  artillery  stores, 
436 ;  estimate  of  ordnance,  506 ; 
impropriety  of  letter,  159,  160 ;  in 
structions  for  exchanges,  571 ; 
major-general,  572 ;  negotiations 
for  exchanges,  573,  574,  578,  579. 

Knyphausen,  Wilhelm,  Baron  von,  427, 
429,  436. 

Kohler,  John  August  Leonard,  529. 

Kolkowski,  Count.  272. 

Kosciusko,  Thaddeus,  98,  675. 


La  Balme,  Mottiu  de,  98,  144,  194. 

Laboratories.  233;  at  Carlisle,  Pa., 
473 ;  work,  500. 

Ladies,  102,  103. 

Lafayette,  Marie  Jean  Paul  Joseph 
Roche  Yves  Gilbert  du  Motier, 
Marquis  de,  200,  221,  268,  279,  516, 
518,  522,  528,  534,  551  554,  589; 
letters,  511,  512,  516,  518,  519,  521, 
526,  534,  552,  572 ;  at  Barren  Hill. 
Pa.,  239 ;  bearing  peace  ratifica 
tion  to  England,  648,  650,  652; 
Britain's  prosecution  of  war,  579 ; 
command,  203,  204 ;  commission, 
166,  173,  174 ;  cooperation  with 
French-,  423;  ordered  South,  503; 
furlough,  262,  647 ;  purchases  in 
Baltimore,  509 ;  return  of,  421 ;  in 
Spain,  655 ;  tobacco  for  prisoners, 
521,  526  ;  Wayne  to  join,  514. 

Lake  Champlain  (New  York),  51,  66, 
97,  113,  141,  204;  defeat  on,  98. 

Lake  George  (New  York),  51,  66,  97, 
141,  185,  469. 

La  Luzerne,  Anne  Cesar,  Chevalier  de, 
285,  365;  letter,  624;  arrival  in 
America,  364  ;  memorial,  422. 

La  Motte,  -   -  de,  386. 

Lancaster   (Pennsylvania),  128,  617. 

Land,  dispute  between  Pennsylvania 
and  Connecticut,  635;  grants,  123, 
126,  449,  453,  663;  grants  to  Hes 
sian  reserters,  81  ;  petition  of  offi 
cers  for  Ohio,  663 ;  purchase  in 
Virginia,  635;  transfer,  339. 

Lane,  Joseph,  jr.,  413. 


INDEX. 


711 


La  Neufville,  Chevalier  de,  235,  251, 
252. 

La  Neuville,  Xoirmont  de,  358,  359, 
368,  369. 

Lansing,  John,  jr.,  drafts  and  copies 
by,  137,  142,  173,  174,  204. 

Lantagniao,  Chevalier,  100. 

La  Radiere,  Baileul  de,  1G4,  390. 

Latinier,  Henry,  468,  478,  480,  481. 

Laumoy. .  390,  394.  ' 

Laurens,  Henry,  178.  188.  213,  218, 
225,  226,  227,  228,  229,  230,  232, 
234.  235,  236,  237,  238,  239,  240, 
241.  242.  243.  244,  245,  246.  247, 
249,  250,  251.  252,  255.  257,  259, 
260,  262,  266,  270,  277,  280.  281, 
289,  291,  298,  299,  311,  312,  314. 
320,  336,  352,  353,  357,  361,  363, 
364,  365,  368,  373,  418,  443,  583; 
letters,  232,  234,  243,  245,  247, 
248,  250,  257,  263,  273,  294,  298, 
362,  405,  645,  649:  appointed  min 
ister  to  Holland,  375 ;  capture  of. 
464 ;  exchange  of.  524,  526,  541, 
568,  569,  570,  608;  politeness  of, 
290;  release  of.  597,  600,  601; 
treaty  negotiations  in  Europe. 
671 ;  resignation.  278 ;  treatment 
of,  503. 

Laurens,  John,  9,  253,  375,  477,  485; 
bravery  at  Rhode  Island,  259 ; 
death  of,  608.  609;  Congress'  ap 
proval  of  conduct,  544 ;  extracts 
of  papers,  commission,  instruc 
tions,  etc.,  479  ;  intelligence,  535  ; 
journal  of  operations  in  Rhode 
Island,  253 ;  success  of  European 
mission,  545 ;  drafts  and  copies  by, 
200.  202.  207,  208,  209,  211.  213, 
221.  222.  226,  232,  235,  236,  251, 
259.  262.  279,  281,  283,  286,  293, 
556. 

Laval,  Anne  Alexandre  Marie  Sulpice 
Joseph,  Marquis  de,  473. 

Law,  and  order  in  the  Colonies,  61. 

Law,  Thomas,  564. 

Lawrance,  John.  413,  588. 

Lawrence,  Daniel,  477. 

Lawrence,  John,  448. 

Lawrence,  John,  490. 

Lawson,  Robert.  322. 

Lead,  30,  69.  178.  197,  198,  199,  233, 
509,  527 ;  mines,  52,  245 ;  smelters. 
242. 


-,  600. 


Leake, 

Learned,  Ebenezer,  39. 

Leary,  John,  jr.,  60. 

Leather,  211,  219. 

Lechmere  Hill  (Massachusetts),  30. 

Ledyard,  Isaac,  62. 

Lee,  Arthur.  471,  523,  576,  6O1,  602, 
639,  648,  668,  670,  671,  672;  letters, 
17,  123,  125,  645;  British  plan  of 
campaign,  142. 

Lee,  Charles,  80;  letters,  64,  127,  292; 
British  treatment  of.  111,  115, 116  ; 
capture  of,  110 ;  case  of,  126 ;  con 
ference  with  British,  128,  131 ; 
correspondence  with  Butler  and 
Leslie,  292 ;  court-martial  of,  256, 
257,  266;  delay  of,  108,  109;  dis 
missal  of,  392;  exchange  of,  115, 
117,  118,  130,  163,  220;  explana 
tions  of,  291,  292;  letter  to  Con 
gress,  124 ;  money  for,  293 ;  plan, 
32 ;  release  of,  125 ;  resolves  of 
Congress,  128 ;  retaliation  for 
treatment,  40,  125,  127,  128,  151, 
403. 

Lee,  Charles,  422. 

Lee,  Francis  Lightfoot,  54,  103,  104, 
230. 

Lee,  Henry,  jr.,  358,  414,  487 ;  orders 
for  attempt  on  Paulus  Hook,  356 ; 
promotion,  225,  226 ;  surprise  of 
Georgetown,  S.  C.,  487,  494. 

Lee's  corps,  328,  429 ;  augmenting, 
414 ;  infantry,  431,  432 ;  needed  in 
Jersey,  428;  ordered  South,  428, 
466 ;  promotions  in  414 ;  recruit 
ing,  597,  615;  strength,  240. 

Lee,  James,  384. 

Lee,  Richard  Henry,  17,  29,  44,  46,  50, 
95,  123,  135,  143,  170.  172,  178, 
180,  181,  182,  203,  204,  232,  236, 
242,  251,  254,  260,  262,  265,  266, 
311,  312,  314,  319,  328;  letters,  14, 
15,  20,  22,  23,  26,  28,  29,  40,  57, 
100,  127,  135,  136,  142,  196,  198, 
203,  235,  262. 

Lee,  Thomas  Sim,  520,  647. 

Lee's  Regiment,  memorial  of,  298. 

Leister, ,  368. 

Lemons,  420,  421. 

Leonard,  Samuel,  448. 

Leslie.  Alexander.  292,  605. 

Letters  of  marque,  123. 

Letters,  loss  of,  100. 


712 


INDEX. 


Levies,  111,  112,  504;  equipment,  602; 
powder,  70 ;  subsistence,  70,  580. 

Lewis,  Charles,  223. 

Lewis,  Francis,  16,  91,  403,  420,  438, 
449,  G5G;  letters,  530. 

Lewis,  George,  9 ;  drafts  and  copies 
by,  34,  3G,  37,  41,  52,  53,  54,  55,  56, 
58,  61,  63,  65,  70,  72  73,  78,  81,  96, 
106,  148,  199,  441,  444,  485,  486. 

Lewis  John,  494. 

Lewis,  Morgan,  drafts  and  copies  by,  64, 
67,  69,  70,  72,  75,  77,  93,  97, 106, 110. 

Liberty,  21. 

Lieutenants,  508,  580,  595,  597. 

Lieutenant-colonels  commandant,  622, 
625,  626. 

Light-horse.    (See  Cavalry.) 

Lincoln,  Benjamin,  186,  459,  548,  560, 
561,  562,  563,  564,  565,  566,  567, 
569,  572,  575,  576,  578,  580,  581, 
583,  584,  585,  586,  588,  590,  591, 
593,  594,  595,  596,  598,  599,  603, 
604  605,  606,  607,  608,  611,  614, 
615,  617,  618,  619,  620,  621,  623, 
624,  625,  627,  629,  632,  633,  640, 
642,  646,  652,  653,  654,  655,  657, 
658,  659,  661,  662,  676;  letters, 
173,  186,  188,  189,  373,  404,  410, 
416.  433,  457,  561,  598,  621,  642, 
676,  677 ;  cooperation  with  D'Es- 
taing,  362 ;  inquiry  into  conduct, 
437 ;  pay,  548 ;  reenforcement, 
377;  retirement  from  South,  321. 

Linder,  John,  jr.,  594. 

Linen,  313,  355. 

Lippincott,  Richard,  case,  607;  court- 
martial,  582,  596,  599,  605. 

Lisle,  Charles  Noel  Frangois  Romand 
de,  214,  217. 

Little,  Moses,  27. 

Liverpool   (England),  351. 

Livingston,  Henry,  463. 

Livingston,  Henry  Beekman,  39,  92; 
drafts  and  copies 'by,  86,  87,  88. 

Livingston,  Henry  P.,  276. 

Livingston,  James,  82,  172. 

Livingston,  Philip,  143,  161,  163. 

Livingston,  Robert  R.,  50,  384,  386,  392, 
397,  435,  465,  572,  579,  586,  587, 
589,  597,  605,  615,  630,  636,  643, 

646,  648,   649,   651,   652,    653,   657, 
658,  678 ;  letters,  433,  482,  571,  577, 
582,   584,   587,   613,    630,   641,   645, 

647,  650,  651,  655  ;    sentiments,  593. 


Livingston,  Walter,  575,  592,  593. 

Livingston,  William,  25,  28,  32,  49,  50, 
84,  145,  326,  413;  letters,  84,  182, 
188,  414,  435,  503,  585,  604;  peti 
tion  of  civil  and  military  officers 
to,  224. 

Livingston,  William  Smith,  279,  280, 
612,  613. 

Loan  offices,  95. 

Loans,  380,  573;  foreign,  485;  from 
France,  471 ;  from  individuals, 
488 ;  from  Rochambeau,  545 ;  in 
terest,  273 ;  of  five  million,  95 ;  of 
two  million,  118;  new,  472. 

Logan,  John,  576. 

London    (England),   351. 

Long,   Thomas,    138. 

Long  Island,  battle,  85,  86;  Bedford 
Road  skirmish,  85 ;  British  evacu 
ation,  655,  658 ;  British  recruiting 
on,  94 ;  destruction  of  forage  on, 
472  ;  raid  on,  92  ;  retreat  from,  86. 

Loring,  Joshua,  433,  441,  447,  568. 

Lottery,  131. 

Louis  XVI,  255. 

Lovell,  James,  144,  150,  151.  152,  165, 
172,  209,  224,  261,  267,  294,  351, 
359,  372,  406,  437,  457,  528,  549, 
550,  556 ;  letters,  27,  102.  146,  148, 
164,  207,  223,  404,  551 ;  embarrass 
ing  letter,  493;  exchange  of,  36, 
37,  115 ;  patriotism  of  32. 

Lovell,  John  M.,  587  ;  darfts  and  copies 
by,  580,  591,  595. 

Loviday,  John,  538. 

Lowell,  John,  485,  581,  596. 

Lowry,  Thomas,  575. 

Loyalists,  55,  73,  97,  229,  660;  arming 
of,  14 ;  Board  of  Associated,  563, 
578 ;  concealment  of  stores,  189 ; 
encouragement  of,  420 ;  estates, 
650  ;  exchanged  for  civilians,  326  ; 
feeling  against  British,  578,  588; 
insurrection  in  Maryland,  137 ;  on 
Long  Island,  63 ;  New  Jersey,  139, 
185,  417,  582,  605,  609 ;  New  York, 
60,  79,  80,  97,  98;  in  New  York 
City,  63 ;  pardon  for,  151 ;  Penob- 
scot  settlement,  534 ;  in  Philadel 
phia,  241 ;  raising  companies  of, 
87 ;  Refugee  petition,  265 ;  report 
on  Refugees,  216,  (/S'ce  also  Dis 
affected  and  Refugees.) 

Lush,  Stephen,  463. 


INDEX. 


713 


Luttorloh,  Henry  Emtuiuel,  148,  151. 

Lyman,  George,  477. 

Lynch,  Thomas,  16,  20,  23,  35;  letters. 

27,  30.  34.  37. 
Lytle,  Archibald,  letters,  550,  559,  560, 

564,   565,   615;   case  of,  560,   627; 

exchange,  568. 

M. 

Macomber,  Ebenezer,  635,  639,  640,  642. 

McCumber,  Matthew,  90,  94,  96. 

McCurdy.  William,  593,  595. 

Macdonald.  Allan.  88. 

McDougall,  Alexander.  141,  195,  290, 
314,  320.  326.  490.  510:  letters, 
131,  140,  141,  149.  331  :  court- 
martial.  002,  605 ;  money,  291 ; 
supplies  for  troops,  142. 

McGuire.  Matthew,  391. 

McIIenry.  James.  9.  375.  663,  654,  665, 
668,  672.  673;  letters.  315,  319, 
375,  651,  669,  670;  merits.  655; 
pay,  622 :  recommended,  653 ; 
drafts  and  copies  by.  241.  243.  244, 
245.  250,  251.  252.  253,  256,  261, 
265,  266,  273.  274.  275.  277,  288, 
291,  292,  294,  295,  296,  297,  303, 
311.  312,  313,  314.  316.  320,  321, 
322,  325,  328,  329,  332.  351.  354. 
356,  357,  358,  362,  363,  364,  367, 
368,  370,  371,  372,  373,  375,  380, 
381,  383,  384,  385,  389,  390,  395, 
396,  399.  403,  404,  405,  406,  412, 
435,  436,  437,  441. 

Mclntire,  Thomas,  315,  471. 

Mclntosb,  Lachlan.  218.  318;  letter, 
321  ;  appointed  to  a  brigade,  169 ; 
case  of,  322;  character,  297,  322; 
command  at  Fort  Pitt,  238,  290; 
complaints.  324 ;  exchange,  568 : 
Indian  expeditions,  251,  281  ;  in 
quiry  into  conduct.  320.  321 ;  or 
dered  to  headquarters,-  169;  or 
dered  south,  323 ;  repeal  of  Con 
gress  resolve  respecting,  533. 

McKay,  James,  507. 

McKean,  Thomas,  241,  443,  446,  450. 
515,  532.  533,  534,  535,  536,  537, 
538,  540,  542,  543,  544,  545,  546, 
547,  548,  550,  551,  556,  558,  607; 
letters.  12,  538.  548,  551,  552; 
elected  President  of  Congress,  532 ; 
retirement  from  Congress,  552, 
558. 


McKesson.  John,  16. 

McKinley,  John,  178. 

Maclean,  Allan,  630,  668,  669. 

McLane,  Allen,  549,  558;  promotion, 
415,  428  ;  reentry  into  service,  557 ; 
services  and  claim  to  pension,  677  ; 
situation,  423. 

McMichael,  Edward,  79. 

McNair,  James,  172,  173. 

McPherson,  John,  179. 

McPherson,  William.  280,  300,  301,568. 

Madeira    wine,    421. 

Madison.  James,  jr.,  416,  532,  567,  581, 
596,  601,  648,  650.  652,  653,  655, 
657,  661,  665,  668;  letter,  654. 

Magaw,  Robert.  388,  391.  395. 

Magazines,  52,  89,  99.  104,  111,  411, 
504,  532;  at  Albany,  272  ;  artillery, 
110,  112,  121  ;  at  Brookfield,  Mass., 
112.  121.  135;  for  Canada,  260; 
at  Carlisle.  Pa.,  112,  121;  at  Con 
stitution  Island.  X.  Y.,  615 :  ex 
hausted,  449 ;  forage.  437 ;  at  Fort 
Pitt,  289;  at  Hartford,  119;  re 
quested  by  Heath,  574 ;  for  Indian 
expedition,  291 ;  inspection  of. 
137 ;  at  Morristown,  X.  J.,  409 ;  lo 
cation  of,  446 ;  North  Carolina, 
116;  for  Northern  Army,  275;  re 
moval  of  stores  to,  588 ;  in  South, 
527;  South  Carolina,  116;  waste 
in,  468;  at  West  Point,  595,  596; 
York.  Pa.,  119. 

Mail,  capture  of  British,  534;  of  Con 
gress  delegates,  25 ;  of  Com 
mander  in  chief,  26 ;  escort  for, 
527,  546;  intercepted  by  enemy, 
566;  interruption  of,  523;  robbery 
of,  501,  503.  (Sec  also  Post.) 

Major-generals,  79.  80,  124. 

Malcom,  William,  335,  451,  456,  470; 
letters,  462,  463 ;  regiment,  353. 

Mallet,  Jonathan,  363. 

Malmedy,  Francois.  Marquis  de,91, 146. 

Mamaroneck  (Xew  York),  skirmishes, 
99. 

Manifestos,  267. 

Manley,  John,  28,  30,  45. 

Marchant,  Henry,  167.  242,  343,  352, 
356,  363,  365,  373. 

Marechausee  corps,  472.  (See  also 
Heer,  Bartholomew  von.) 

Marine  Board,  545.  (See  also  Navy 
Board.) 


714 


INDEX. 


Marine  Committee,  210,  271,  200.  (See 
also  Navy  Board.) 

Marine  Prisoners,  223,  293. 

Marines,  20,  27,  28,  30,  35,  438. 

Marion,  Francis,  500,  507,  508. 

Martin,  William,  151. 

Marquisie,  Bernard  Moissac  de  la,  77. 

Martindale,  Sion,  87. 

Martinique  (West  Indies-),  447. 

Maryland,  aid  for,  324;  arms  for,  520; 
artillerymen,  197 ;  bills  of  credit, 
291 ;  British  intentions  against, 
127;  cavalry,  524;  circular  from 
Committee  of  Cooperation,  437 ; 
clothing,  520,  575 ;  the  Confedera 
tion,  488,  495;  council,  407,  415; 
defense  of,  32G,  327 ;  delegates  in 
Congress,  172,  173,  326,  327,  328, 
369,  520,  521,  523;  disaffected  in, 
178 ;  exertions  of,  443 ;  German 
battalion,  305;  loyalist  insurrec 
tion,  137 ;  militia,  65,  120,  121,  122, 
176,  178,  181,  186,  225;  officers,  123, 
255,  331,  334,  385 ;  propositions  re 
specting  requisitions,  435 ;  re 
cruits,  191,  612  ;  Rifle  battalion,  65  ; 
supplies,  407. 

Troops,  83,  415,  575 ;  detention  of, 
143;  for  Flying  Camp,  70;  levies 
114,  123;  raising  of,  435,  520,  521; 
for  the  South,  417,  453. 

Mason,  David,  193,  195,  465. 

Mason,  Thompson,  323. 

Massachusetts,  arms,  34,  135;  assist 
ance  to  Rhode  Island,  136 ;  au 
thorities,  12;  bounties,  486;  Brit 
ish  fleet  off  coast,  167 ;  cannon,  47, 
295,  311,  312;  claim  to  regiments, 
440;  clothing,  486,  563,  566,  567, 
568 ;  Committee  to  confer  with 
Commander  in  chief,  28 ;  Council, 
167,  295,  373,  376,  401;  delegates 
in  Congress,  401,  437;  enlistment 
form,  114;  forage,  411;  frontier, 
373;  (General  court,  see  legisla 
ture  ;  House  of  Representatives, 
see  legislature)  ;  instructions  to 
delegates  in  Congress,  401 ;  legisla 
ture,  11,  14,  25,  28,  32,  34,  41.  486, 
506,  566;  matrosses,  11 ;  men  of  in 
fluence,  12;  militia,  33,  117,  167; 
muster  rolls,  25 ;  officers,  41,  361, 
375,  376,  377,  410,  420,  456,  464. 
465;  pay,  18,  41;  (Provincial  Con- 


Massachusetts — Continued. 

gress,  see  legislature)  ;  provisions. 
510 ;  road  to  Canada,  373 ;  ration. 
11;  recruits,  34;  slowness  in  fur 
nishing  troops.  60;  subalterns,  406, 
408,  420;  tents,  60,  61. 
Troops,  60,  61,  78,  464,  465,  485, 
486;  for  Canada,  35;  pay,  18; 
raising  of,  50,  102,  248;  withdrawal 
of,  67. 

Treaty  with  St.  John  and  Micmac 
Indians,  81 ;  Washington's  circu 
lars  to,  480,  517,  525,  536. 

Mathews,  George,  388,  391,  473. 

Mathews,  John,  354,  356,  367.  376,  379. 
384,  392,  395,  397,  412,  413.  417. 
423,  424,  427,  429,  431,  432,  434, 
435,  436,  443,  445,  454,  461.  466, 
467,  472,  474,  482,  483,  484,  492, 
494,  499,  501,  511,  523,  532;  letters, 
455,  456,  461,  464,  465,  467,  492, 
496,  505,  511,  549,  600,  647. 

Mathews,  Samuel,  224. 

Matigny,  Charles  Melchoir  Gaude  de, 
150. 

Matlack,  Timothy,  321,  465:  drafts 
and  copies  by,  11,  12.  14,  25,  28, 
32,  35,  36,  55,  57,  71,  95,  98. 

Matrosses,  11,  24. 

Maury, ,  518. 

Maxwell,  William,  218,  301,  315,  317; 
letters,  292,  293,  296,  301,  314,  442 ; 
brigadier,  99 ;  resignation,  444. 

Meade,  Richard  Kidder,  9,  170 ;  drafts 
and  copies  by,  98,  107.  134,  138, 
139,  140,  141,  145,  147.  149,  150, 
152,  154,  155,  159,  162,  165,  166. 
167,  171,  173,  175,  179,  201,  209. 
211,  215,  216,  217,  218,  219,  220. 
222  223,  224,  229,  235,  237,  246. 
256,  264,  265,  268,  269,  271,  273. 
295,  309,  314,  315,  316.  320,  321, 
326,  328,  331,  332,  333,  338,  352, 
363,  365,  367,  368,  370,  373.  374, 
383,  386,  395,  397,  399,  406,  414, 
419,  430,  438,  443,  444,  457.  460. 

Meal,  409. 

Measam,  George,  326. 

Mease,  James,  99. 

Meat,  391,  451 ;  North  Carolina's  abil 
ity  to  furnish,  459 ;  salting  in 
Southern  States,  117;  supply,  215, 
383,  386,  415,  425. 

Mechanics,  245. 


INDEX. 


715 


Medical  Department,  4GO ;  arrange 
ment,  454  ;  pay,  524  ;  promotions, 
537;  in  South,  514. 

Medicines,  88,  537. 

Menema,  Daniel,  G2. 

Meigs,  Return  Jonathan,  165. 

Menonville,  Francois  Louis  Arthur 
Thibaut,  Comte  de,  504. 

Mercer,  Hugh,  72,  7G.  133,  134. 

Mercer,  John  Francis,  639,  644,  663. 

Mercier,  John  Dyer,  50. 

Meyers,  Anne,  216. 

Micmacs.     (See  Indians.) 

Middle  Department,  38. 

Middleton,  Arthur,  606,  610. 

Middletown    (New  Jersey),  311. 

Mifflin,  Jonathan,  192. 

Mifflin,  Jonathan,  jr.,  215. 

Mifflin,  Thomas,  9,  95,  103,  128,  129, 
152,  203,  412,  638,  663,  680;  case 
of,  245 ;  commissioner  to  investi 
gate  staff  departments,  396 ;  con 
duct  of  238,  244  ;  elected  President 
of  Congress,  678 ;  money,  122 ;  at 
Philadelphia,  106;  plan  for  Quar 
termaster  department,  203 ;  Quar 
termaster-general  ,  20 ;  trial  of, 
292 ;  resignation,  201 ;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  11,  12,  14,  15,  40. 

Miles,   Samuel,  107. 

Military  chest  [under  this  title  are  en 
tered  all  items  of  money  for  main 
army],  15,  19,  21,  29,  30,  33,  34, 
48,  57,  69,  76,  78,  84,  88,  98,  114, 
115,  117,  119,  122,  123,  129,  145, 
159,  194,  195,  201,  213,  215,  230, 
254,  264,  282,  285,  286,  290,  309, 
333,  344,  351,  390,  420.  486,  499, 
500,  504,  531,  540. 

Military  Stores,  Commissary-General 
of,  386,  411,  412,  530,  532,  599,  604, 
606,  611. 

Militia,  30,  33,  58,  65,  66,  68,  69,  70,  83, 
88,  94,  105,  112,  120,  130,  135,  146, 
157,  162,  166,  175,  180,  187,  188, 
191,  194,  200,  201,  202,  203,  205, 
225,  226,  328,  354,  381,  382,  427. 
455,  463,  546;  accounts,  45,  52; 
arms,  52,  89,  121,  190,  202;  at 
Bethlehem,  237;  bounty,  73,  86, 
114;  British,  587;  called  out,-  29; 
commissary  for,  66;  for  coopera 
tion  with  French,  249 ;  in  Coos 
country,  273 ;  from  Coughnawaga, 


Militia — Continued. 

269;  to  defend  the  Hudson,  227; 
to  defend   New   York,   55;   to   de 
fend  Rhode  Island,  531. 
Delaware,  145;  called  out,  139,  141, 

176;  for  Flying  Camp,  65. 
Dependence  on,  108,  111;  disbanding 
of,  145,  335 ;  discharge  of,  92,  237 ; 
drafts  from,  136;  at  Easton,  237; 
enlistment  for  war,  258;  for  fron 
tier  defense,  427. 
Georgia,  377;   march  of,  55,  68,  69, 

191. 

Maryland,    120,    121,    122,    178,    181; 
called    out,     176;     at     Christiana 
Bridge,  186 ;  for  Flying  Camp,  65 ; 
Massachusetts,    pay,    32,    33,    117, 
167;  money  for,  111. 
New  Jersey,  129,  154,  171,  181,  182, 
185;    called    out,    139,     174;    dis 
charge  of,   175 ;  to  garrison  Hud 
son  forts,  174,  175. 
New  York,  171,  175,  414,  415;  called 
out,    70 ;    for   Western   expedition, 
302,  338 ;  North  Carolina,  430,  489. 
490. 
Officers'  rations,  89 ;  pay,  42,  47,  134 ; 

pay    rolls,   93. 

Pennsylvania,  108,  145,  181,  429; 
called  out,  139,  176;  guard  for 
Philadelphia,  150,  151 ;  for  West 
ern  expedition,  307,  310. 
Philadelphia,  139;  quartermaster  of 
horse  for,  155 ;  at  Reading,  237 ; 
reenforcement  of,  106,  113,  127, 
167,  190;  returning  home,  127; 
Rhode  Island,  533;  South  Caro 
lina,  377,  407;  status  of,  496; 
subsistence  pay,  367,  369;  tardi 
ness  at  Rhode  Island.  253 ;  on 
Western  frontier,  303. 
Virginia.  187,  321,  407,  430;  arms  for, 

189;  called  out,  176. 
Miller,  David,  503. 
Milligan,  James,  601,  602. 
Mingoes.     (See   Indians.) 
Miralles,  Don  Juan  de.  382,  419. 
Mississippi  River,  494. 
Mitchell,  John,  388,  392. 
Mitchell,  Uriah,  389,  394. 
Mitchell,  William,  153. 
Mittens,  280. 
Mobile.  428. 


716 


INDEX. 


Moeballe,  - 

Mohicans.     (See  Indians.) 

Molesworth,  James,  131,  133. 

Money,  88,  412,  474,  477,  480,  485,  486, 
495,  515,  530 ;  for  American  pris 
oners,  482  ;  Continental,  450  ;  from 
France,  551 ;  hard,  535,  545  ;  new, 
410;  New  York,  605;  paper,  27.".. 
488,  516,  528,  535;  Pennsylvania, 
427,  542  ;  plan  to  obtain,  622  ;  re 
peal  of  paper  money  acts,  516  ;  re 
ceipts  and  expenditures,  638,  666 ; 
scarcity,  477.  482.  505,  527,  535, 
545,  576,  589,  604,  616;  for  shot 
and  shell,  444  ;  States  quota,  567  ; 
to  transport  stores,  442  ;  for  wheat 
and  flour,  591.  (Sec  also  Military 
chest. ) 

Monmouth  (New  Jersey),  battle,  248, 
252;  thanks  of  Congress  for,  160. 

Monmouth  County  (New  Jersey),  576. 

Monroe,  James,  171. 

Montgomery,  Joseph,  556,  580,  623. 

Montgomery,  Richard,  26,  27. 

Montour,  John,  582,  584,  585,  586,  588. 

Montreal   (Canada),  77. 

Moore,  Alexander,  653,  672. 

Moore  &  Johnston,  366. 

More,  John,  193,  195,  198. 

Morgan,  Daniel,  corps  ordered  to 
Schuyler's  relief,  172,  173;  ex 
change  of,  107 ;  promotion,  443, 
464  ;  recall  into  service,  430  ;  rec 
ommended,  93 ;  resignation,  340, 
341 ;  victory  at  Cowpens,  492. 

Morgan,  George,  316,  321. 

Morgan,  John,  345,  381,  382,  490;  let 
ters,  30,  337,  346,  381;  authority 
of,  100;  dismissal,  116,  317;  vin 
dication,  124. 

Morgann,  Maurice,  584,  586,  590,  659. 

Morrisania    (New  York),  487,  490. 

Morris,  Apollos,  152,  153. 

Morris,  Gouverneur,  212,  218,  219,  228, 
230,  231,  237,  238,  259,  262,  265, 
268,  275,  277,  280,  281,  298,  308, 
313,  315,  318,  344,  347,  351,  376, 
474,  571,  603,  606,  613;  letters, 
229,  233,  239,  240,  244,  252,  258, 
266,  269,  297,  310,  373,  473,  573, 
578,  579 ;  commission  and  instruc 
tions  to,  571,  573;  exchange  nego 
tiations,  573,  574,  579. 

Morris,  Jacob,  127. 


Morris,  Lewis  R.,  605,  630. 

Morris,  Robert,  49,  50,  63,  81,  88,  111, 
112,  113,  114,  115,  116,  117.  122, 
123,  124,  125,  126,  127,  143,  152. 
205,  231,  399,  431,  494,  505,  514, 
528,  532,  536,  537,  538,  539,  540. 
541,  542,  544,  545,  548,  549,  558. 
561,  567,  568,  570,  572,  576,  577, 
579,  582,  585,  588,  590,  592,  595, 
600,  602,  604,  (507,  608,  610,  611, 
613,  614,  616,  618,  619.  620.  621, 
622,  624,  625,  (J27.  (529.  630.  632, 
633,  634,  635,  637,  638.  641,  643, 
644.  646,  650,  (560.  6*59.  670.  672, 
(575,  676,  678;  letters.  Ill,  112, 
115,  124,  128,  145,  178.  236,  .".99, 
458,  505,  519,  520,  525.  527.  530, 
531,  535,  542.  543,  545.  54(5.  552, 
567,  572.  574.  575.  576.  579,  5S9, 
591,  593,  595,  596,  602.  (504,  605, 
606,  607,  608,  (509,  612.  613,  615. 
616,  620,  621,  622.  625.  (528,  629, 
632,  633,  634,  636,  (537.  638.  (539, 
640,  642,  647,  (549,  660.  661,  (567, 
669,  671,  672,  673,  675,  676,  678 ; 
education  of  his  sons,  554 ;  re 
ceipts  and  expenditures,  626,  (538, 
666;  the  Superintendence  of  Fi 
nance,  496,  519.  521.  (Sec  also 
Finance,  Superintendent  of.) 

Morris,  Thomas,  455. 

Morristown  (New  Jersey),  116. 

Morse,  Charles,  drafts  and  copies  by, 

25,  324,  335,  345,  363.  451.  507, 
509,  554,  597. 

Mortars,  444, 

Morton,  Perez,  25. 

Motte,  Isaac,  495. 

Moultrie,  William,  320,  501. 

Mount  Defiance  (New  York),  capture 
of,  188. 

Mount  Independence  (New  York),  185. 

Mount  Kimball  (Pennsylvania),  481. 

Moylan,  John,  505,  548,  607.  635. 

Moylan,  Stephen.  9,  254 ;  drafts  and 
copies  by.  21,  26,  27,  28.  29,  30,  31, 
32,  33,  36,  37,  38.  40,  45,  118. 

Moylan's  Dragoons.  123,  451,  494,  530. 

Muhlenberg,  Peter,  218. 

Muir,  William,  458. 

Mullock,  William.  581. 

Muncys.     (See  Indians.) 

Murray,  Francis,  370. 

Murray,  John,  289. 


INDEX. 


717 


Musicians,  002. 

Muskets,  111,  144,  420. 

Muster     Department,     143.     357,     3G2 ; 

abolition  of,  393 ;  regulation,  133 ; 

report  on,  301. 
Mnstennasters,  143. 
Mustermaster-General,  58. 
Muster  officers.  134.  385. 
Musters,   Commissary-General   of,   109, 

303.  532. 

Muster-rolls.  41S.  010. 
Mutineers,    trial    of   Pennsylvania    offi 
cers,  000. 
Mutiny,    on    a    British    merchant   ship, 

200 :     of     Connecticut     regiments, 

42.5:  of  Xe\v  Jersey  line,  480,  488; 

of     Pennsylvania     line,     478.     47'.). 

480.   481.   482.    483.   484,    485.   488. 

001.    004,    005,    000.    007:    at    Fort 

Schuvler,  432. 


/.  13.  28. 

Nash.  Aimer.  422.  410.  424.  480. 

Nash.  Francis.  123,  200. 

Nassau  Island   (New  York),  72. 

National  debt.  273.  477.  (Sec  <il*o 
Debt.) 

Naval   Intelligence.  340. 

Naval  matters,  115.  100,  .'508,  40S.  488: 
movements,  507. 

Navy  Board.  211.  217:  at  Boston.  307; 
an  experiment.  2OO.  207;  frigates. 
204:  of  Middle  District.  100;  seiz 
ure  of  Capts.  Gait  and  Robinson, 
221,  223:  stores,  223,  224.  (See 
«/xr>  Marine  Committee.) 

Navy,   British,   compared   with   France 

and  Spain.  443. 

Fleets.  107.  37(5.  4OO,  547,  023:  off 
Boston,  0<i;  before  Charleston, 
405;  in  the  Chesapeake,  127.  170; 
defeat  off  Chesapeake  Capes,  172, 
540;  destruction  of  ships  at  Bos 
ton,  23,  25 ;  destruction  of  ships  at 
New  York,  328 :  destruction  of 
frigates  at  Rhode  Island,  553; 
engagement  with  Dutch,  417;  en 
gagements  with  French,  252,  352, 
497,  501,  503,  511  ;  engagement 
with  Spanish,  412 ;  at  Gardiners 
Bay.  401 ;  off  Georgia's  coast,  404;. 
the  Halifax  fleet,  70;  intelligence 


Navy — Continued. 

of,  70,  05,  100,  107.  301,  348,  546; 
off  Massachusetts'  coast,  107; 
movements.  47.  08,  87,  97,  150, 
296,  302.  .'{87.  514.  542,  580;  at  Nan- 
tasket,  58,  00;  at  New  York,  191, 
249.  272.  350.  301,  551,  Oil;  in 
North  River,  00,  74;  preparations, 
351,  015;  reenforcement,  547;  rela 
tive  strength  of  French,  430,  440; 
return  to  New  York.  557:  sailing 
from  Newport,  330;  sailing  from 
New  York.  103.  201.  254.  380,  468, 
470.  513,  026:  sailing  toward 
Philadelphia.  222;  signals,  553;  off 
Sinepuxent.  170.  171;  for  south 
ward.  470;  surrendered  at  York- 
town.  553;  at  Rhode  Island,  272; 
from  \Yest  Indies,  347. 
Transports  sent  to  Halifax.  Oil. 

Navy.  Continental,  frigates  for  use  of 
French.  440  ;  cooperation,  320,  445  ; 
in  the  Delaware.  112. 

Navy.  Dutch,  fleet  encounter  with 
British.  417. 

Navy,   French,  cooperation.  445. 

Fleet,  372.  375.  420,  547;  arrival  of, 
440;  communication  with,  250; 
condition.  255;  engagements  with 
British.  252,  352,  407.  501.  503. 
511;  intelligence  of.  304.  306;  at 
Martinique.  418.  420;  at  Rhode 
Island.  253,  250;  relative  strength 
of  English,  4:50.  440;  reported 
from  West  Indies.  302;  sailing  for 
America.  455 ;  supplies,  257,  259, 
302. 
Power.  443. 

Navy,  Spanish,  compared  with  France 

and  England,  443. 
Fleet,  encounter  with  British,  412. 

Negroes,  119,  058;  in  army,  32,  34; 
carried  away  by  British,  050,  659, 
660,  662,  663,  004,  605;  commis 
sioners  to  receive  from  British, 
057;  restoration  of,  051,  656. 

Neil,  Eliza,  124. 

Nelson,  Thomas,  jr..  10.  142,  297;  let 
ters,  172.  290.  299. 

Nevin,  Daniel,  394,  397. 

Newark  (New  Jersey),  105. 

Newburgh  Addresses.  462.  643,  644, 
645,  047. 

Newcoinb.  Silas,  174. 


718 


INDEX. 


Newell,  Eliphalet,  87. 

New  England,  enlistments,  27 ;  filling 
battalions,  567;  jealousy  of,  496; 
promises,  171 ;  recruiting,  491,  492, 
566,  967 ;  slowness  in  furnishing 
troops,  65 ;  troops  in  Rhode  Is 
land,  315. 

New  Hampshire,  delegates  to  Con 
gress,  437  ;  exertions  of,  443  ;  mil 
itia,  273;  officers,  332,  334,  338, 

462. 

Troops,  569,  634 ;  for  Canada,  35 ;  re 
cruiting,  49,  633. 

Washington's  circular  to  480,  517, 
525,  536. 

New  Hampshire  Grants.  (See  Ver 
mont.  ) 

New  Haven  (Connecticut),  appearance 
of  corpses  of  men  of,  348 ;  British 
descent  on,  343. 

New  Jersey,  268,  433,  434;  army  ac 
counts,  134  ;  army  in,  142  ;  Brit 
ish  in,  102,  106,  107,  108,  187,  428, 
429;  complaint  as  to  prisoners, 
564;  Congress's  appreciation  of  ef 
forts,  398  ;  contracts  in,  576  ;  dele 
gates  to  Congress,  353 ;  eastern 
shore,  182 ;  efforts  to  supply  army, 
396,  398,  443;  excesses  in,  548; 
inhabitants  joining  enemy,  131  ; 
Lee's  corps  in,  428 ;  legislature. 
225,  307;  loyalists,  139,  185,  417, 
582,  605,  609;  magistrates,  398; 
men  and  supplies,  435 ;  militia,  69. 
139,  154,  171,  174,  181,  185,  225: 
noncommissioned  officers'  petition. 
650. 

Officers,  306 ;  arrangement,  445 ; 
commissions  for,  299,  436;  peti 
tion,  224,  228;  promotions,  440; 
remonstrance,  307,  314,  315,  316, 
317,  318. 

Purchase  of  supplies,  137,  138;  re 
cruiting,  633;  situation  in,  185; 
supplies  furnished  to  enemy,  137, 
624 ;  taxes,  618. 

Troops,   80,   105,   228,   326,   436,   440, 
634;    for  Flying  Camp,   64;    mu 
tiny,  486,  488;  pay,  618;  quota  of 
Continental,     225 ;     Second     Regi 
ment,  306  ;    supplies  for,  572. 
New  London  (Connecticut),  43,  44,  54. 
Newport     (Rhode    Island),    109,    339, 
439,  441,  504. 


New  York  (City),  alarm  in,  421;  at 
tack  on,  79,  310,  315,  473,  474; 
blankets  from,  412. 
British  at,  embarkations,  264,  385, 
422,  464,  469,  474,  503,  630 ;  evac 
uation,  615,  650,  651,  655,  656, 
657,  658,  659,  660,  662,  603,  664, 
665,  (568,  670,  677,  678,  679;  expe 
ditions  from,  322,  546;  fortifying, 
366  ;  movements,  549  ;  naval  move 
ments,  265,  267,  389,  390,  465,  468, 
476,  513.  551,  557,  611. 
Defense  of,  33,  39.  40,  55,  64,  65,  68 ; 
evacuation  of,  86.  87,  88,  89;  fire 
in,  92,  253 ;  intelligence  from,  264, 
616 ;  march  towards,  43 ;  negroes 
and  other  American  property  in, 
657 ;  operations  against,  453,  492, 
493 ;  preservation  of,  86,  87 ;  se 
cret  agent  in,  553 ;  siege  of,  548 ; 
troops  sent  to,  40,  41 ;  weakness, 
37. 

New  York  (State),  aid  from,  201; 
army  accounts,  134  ;  brigade,  451 ; 
British  object,  141 ;  Committee  of 
Safety.  43,  97 ;  Congress's  requisi 
tion,  639;  Congress  to,  393;  (Con 
vention, sec,  Legislature)  ;  coopera 
tion  with  French,  518 ;  discontent 
in,  482 ;  exertions,  434 ;  financial 
demands  on,  575 :  frontier,  406, 
651;  inability  to  furnish  supplies, 
482 ;  invasion  from  Canada,  482. 
Legislature,  16,  70,  72,  73,  74,  80; 
Convention  address  to  people,  119; 
Senate,  406. 

Loan,  70;  loyalists,  60,  79,  80,  97,  98; 
mattrosses,  24;  militia,  70,  73,  171. 
175.  302,  338,  414,  415;  (Provincial 
Congress,  ftcc,  Legislature)  ;  (Sen 
ate,  xce  Legislature)  ;  situation  in, 
365,  482;  supplies  taken  from  in 
habitants,  279  ;  taxes,  591 ;  treason. 
70. 

Troops,  340,  497,  501,  503;  for  Can 
ada,  58,  59 ;  coalescence  of  regi 
ments,  119,  322,  329  ;  clothing,  604, 
607  ;  feeding  of,  580  ;  for  frontier, 
406;  rank,  333. 

New  York,  Suffolk  county,  86,  88. 

Niagara  expedition.  266,  268. 

Nichols,  Francis,  289,  305,  344. 

Nicholas,  Samuel,  189,  263. 

Nicholson,  Benjamin,  56. 


INDEX. 


719 


Nicola,  Lewis,  G2,  433,  524. 

Nicoll,  Isaac,  46,  88. 

Nixon,  John,  84,  163,  454. 

Noble,  Arthur,  676. 

North,  affairs  in,  147 ;  British  move 
ments  in.  186;  command  in,  147; 
conditions  at,  230 ;  delay  of  troops 
from.  202;  intelligence  from,  151, 
191,  199,  545;  selfishness  of,  520; 
supplies  in.  469. 

North  Carolina  363,  377,  455;  ability 
to  furnish  flour,  459 ;  affairs  in, 
491 ;  arms  for,  543 ;  blankets  from, 
243  ;  bounty.  299  ;  British  in,  489, 
495;  Cormvallis  in  495;  delegates 
to  Congress,  403;  enlistments  in. 
299 :  independent  companies,  77 ; 
intelligence  from,  530 ;  militia,  407, 
430;  officers.  302,  489,  502.  514; 
situation  in,  424,  489,  493 ;  spirit  of 
people,  490  ;  topographic  notes,  495. 
Troops.  112,  312,  369.  406;  clothing, 
403,  519 ;  dragoons.  281  ;  halt  at 
Trenton,  369;  march  of.  370;  rais 
ing  of,  311 ;  unmounted  men,  173. 

Northern  Army,  102,  113,  accounts,  90; 
appointments  and  changes,  53 ; 
arms,  161.  246 ;  blankets,  shoes, 
etc.,  93;  clothing,  635;  clothing 
commissaries,  98 ;  command  of,  67, 
167,  168  ;  confusion,  162  ;  food,  70  ; 
harmony,  71 ;  hospital,  106 ;  labo 
ratory.  113;  money,  98;  panic,  167; 
powder,  92 ;  ration,  516,  523 ;  reen- 
forcement,  61,  168;  retreat,  160, 
162;  riflemen.  172.  173;  smallpox, 
70;  successes,  196;  supplies,  160, 
162,  275 ;  weakness,  160,  162. 

Northern  Department.  149  :  arms,  160  ; 
clothing.  160;  conditions.  161,  169, 
171,  174;  deputy  adjutant-general 
for,  137 ;  money  for,  165 ;  officers, 
131;  pay,  282;  powder,  114;  sup 
plies,  118,  129;  surgeon,  120: 
troops,  169. 

North,  Frederick,  Lord,  bills  of,  229, 
231  ;  speech  on  conciliation,  215, 
229,  230. 

North,  John,  577. 

North  River  (New  York),  99,  276. 
(Sec  «7.xo  Hudson  River.) 

Northwest  situation,  284. 

North,  William,  680. 


Norwalk  (Connecticut),  skirmish  and 
destruction  of  buildings  at.  344. 

Notes,  660,  667. 

Nourse,  Joseph,  116,  121,  602,  666. 

Nova  Scotia,  American  sympathizers 
in,  146;  attempt  on,  116,  117;  con 
ditions  at,  38 ;  petition  of  inhabit 
ants,  41,  42;  reports  from,  38; 
spies  to.  26. 

Noyes,  Belcher,  15. 

Nurses,  89. 

O. 

Oath,  of  Abjuration,  242;  of  Alleg 
iance,  122,  213,  214,  232,  233  ;  form 
of  oath  of  allegiance,  98. 
Officers,  12,  26,  229,  237,  239,  295,  340, 
397,  411,  438,  441,  442.  468.  470, 
471,  473,  474,  475,  477,  484,  489, 
491,  498,  504,  509,  511,  514,  539, 
540,  629;  absentee,  376,  383;  ac 
counts,  335 ;  addicted  to  liquor, 
190  ;  of  Additional  Regiments,  347 ; 
address  on  birth  of  Dauphin,  589 ; 
application  to  Congress,  621  ;  ap 
plications  to  go  to  West  Indies, 
594 ;  allowance  on  command,  489 ; 
anonymous  address  to,  643 ;  ap 
pointment,  105. 

Board  of  General,  on  trial  of  Andre, 
458;  on  rank,  173,  218,  260,  331, 
353,  539;  on  rations,  169,  170. 

Boots,  354 ;  duties,  25. 

British,  exchange,  305 ;  going  into 
New  York,  618,  621 ;  passports, 
613;  protested  bills,  522,  541;  re 
call  of  paroled,  502 ;  selection  for 
retaliation,  586;  on  Western  fron 
tier,  671. 

Cavalry,  636 ;  certificates,  288 ;  cloth 
ing,  263,  283,  284,  330,  566.  567, 
568;  complaints,  136,  589,  634; 
commissions  for  filling  vacancies, 
627  ;  commutation,  654  ;  conference 
with  British,  600 ;  convalescent, 
539;  debts,  593,  595;  Delaware, 
646,  669;  derangement,  74,  274, 
392,  634;  difficulty  with  contract 
ors,  595;  discharged,  560;  dis 
tresses  of,  411  ;  duties,  25;  election 
of  minor,  135 ;  exchange,  561  ; 
field,  29;  foreign,  619;  franking 
privilege,  634;  general,  29,  52,  80, 


720 


INDEX. 


Officers — Continued. 

120,  127,  155,  186,  217,  256,  258,  372, 
438,  443,  449,  475,  540,  5G8,  569, 
572 ;  horses,  392,  631  ;  indemnifica 
tion  of,  056;  instruction  of,  643; 
invalid,  532,  596,  662,  676;  issues 
to,  182 ;  leaves  of  absence,  500 ; 
linen,  355;  list  of,  452;  memorials, 
266,  662,  679;  muster,  385;  New- 
Jersey ,  475 ;  Newburgh  meeting 
and  address,  644,  645,  647 ;  non 
commissioned,  69,  160,  237,  404, 
406,  539;  North  Carolina,  489; 
Order  of  Divine  Providence,  655, 
672;  paroles,  658 ;  pay,  27,  93,  96, 
97,  110,  136,  296,  539,  548,  560,  561, 
565,  626,  641,  678 ;  peace  establish 
ment,  672,  676,  679;  petition  for 
lands  on  the  Ohio,  663 ;  portman 
teaus,  290;  mutinous,  666;  rank, 
34,  38,  132,  135,  326,  626;  rations, 
243,  245,  509,  533,  579,  582,  583, 
592,  594,  609,  629;  recalls  to  serv 
ice,  541 ;  reduction  of,  541 ;  regi 
mental,  623;  relief  of,  558;  re 
tained  in  service,  486,  558,  562, 
566;  retired,  486,  539,  560,  626, 
627,  676 ;  resignations,  24,  181 ;  re 
turn,  257;  South  Carolina,  489; 
spirit  of,  644 ;  subsistence,  441, 
447,  T>61,  629,  630,  632,  637,  656; 
supernumerary,  296  ;  supplies,  366  ; 
temper  of,  631 ;  unprovided  for, 
373;  vacancies,  627 ;  want  of,  82, 
(See  also  Commissions,  Promo 
tions,  and  Servants.) 

Ogden,  Matthew,  13. 

Ogden,  Matthias,  47. 

Ogechee   Road    (Georgia),   battle,  587. 

O'Hara,  Charles,  218,  226,  227/277; 
letters,  227,  278  ;  commission,  276  ; 
exchange  of,  568. 

Ohio  lands,  453,  663. 

Ohio  River,  encounter  of  whites  and 
Indians  on,  668,  669. 

Olney,  Jeremiah,  622. 

Oneidas.      (Sec  Indians.) 

Onondagas.     (Sec  Indians.) 

Order  of  Divine  Providence,  279,  655, 
672,  680. 

Orderly  books,  282. 

Orderly  Department,  606. 


Ordnance,  department,  377,  484 ;  sup 
plies,  99,  216,  392,  438,  445.  554. 
599 ;  surveyor  of,  287 ;  taken  at 
Yorktown  and  Gloucester,  553. 

Osgood,  Christopher.  626,  629. 

Osgood.  Samuel,  5(57,  607,  623,  626,  644, 
645,  647,  648,  650,  652,  655,  674. 

Oswald,  Richard,  616,  633. 

Oswego  (New  York),  advance  of 
British  and  Indians  from,  374 ;  ex 
pedition,  640,  641 ;  intelligence 
from,  325. 

Otis,  James,  23. 

Ottendorff,  Nicholas  Dietrich.  Baron 
de,  107;  corps  of,  422. 

Otis  &  Andrews,  263. 

Otis  &  Henley,  403. 

Overalls,  324,  326,  330,  641. 

Oxen,  119. 


P. 


Paca,  William,  173,  176,  292,  313,  358. 

Pack-horses,  345. 

Page,  John,  175. 

Paine,  Robert  Treat,  12,  45. 

Painter,  Klisha,  119,  139. 

Palfrey,  William,  9,  44,  57,  130 ;  drafts 
and  copies  by,  39,  41,  42.  44. 

Paramus  (New  Jersey),  attack  on, 
417;  disaffected  at,  417. 

Pardons,  148,  230,  482. 

Parke,  John,  12. 

Pasmiquoddies.     (Sec  Indians.) 

Parke,  Theophilus,  407. 

Parker,  Daniel,  644,  659,  660,  662 ;  let 
ters.  659,  662,  663,  664;  commis 
sioner  to  receive  property  from 
British,  657 ;  proposition  to  ad 
vance  pay  to  army,  650. 

Parker,  Sir  Peter,  258. 

Paris,  treaty  of,  235,  646. 

Parliament,  Acts  of,  229,  239,  240 ;  con 
ciliatory  acts,  241,  242;  trade  bills, 
645  ;  provisional  establishment  bill, 
649. 

Paroles,  658,  659;  exchanges,  333;  ra 
tion.  533;  violations,  285. 

Parsons,  David,  529. 

Parsons,  Samuel  Holden,  432,  487,491, 
539;  letters,  23,  219,  344,  346,  351, 
487,  532,  539,  589;  expedition 


INDEX. 


721 


Parsons — Continued. 

against  Morrisania,  487,  488 ;  re 
tirement,  590,  599 ;  thanks  of  Con 
gress  to,  490. 

Partisan  Corps,  235,  4(59. 

Passports,  300,  470,  Gil.  015,  017.  01 0. 

Patriotism,  229,  375. 

Patten,  William,  94. 

Patton,  Abraham,  154. 

Patton,  John,  203. 

Patterson,  James,  73. 

Patterson,  Samuel,  341. 

Paulding,  John,  471. 

Panlns  Hook  (New  Jersey),  92,  35G, 
357,  358,  305,  3GG,  3(57. 

Pausch, ,  423. 

Pawling,  Albert,  292. 

Pay,  15,  19,  20,  21,  23,  25,  27,  28,  29. 
32,  33,  34,  30,  49,  54,  55,  89,  90, 
99,  109,  111,  112,  128,  133,  135, 
159,  209,  237,  238,  239,  317,  318, 
322,  333,  338,  391,  453,  472,  479, 
482,  484,  485,  487,  489.  503,  504, 
50G,  508,  515,  539,  542,  544,  545, 
501,  504.  5(55,  020,  021.  027,  (547. 
053,  05(5,  060,  0(51,  007.  079;  ac 
counts,  411;  additional,  041,  047: 
advance  of,  5(51.  037,  050;  allow 
ances,  97 ;  committee  report  on 
arrearages,  etc.,  037 ;  complaints, 
130 ;  clothing,  355 ;  depreciation, 
410,  420,  425.  438,  448.  449,  405, 
524,  548,  550,  500,  505 ;  dragoons, 
120;  duplication  of.  237;  in  East 
ern  department.  311  ;  European 
loans  to  pay  army,  G21 ;  feeling  of 
army,  051,  052. 

Half  pay,  232,  233,  237,  283,  339, 
450,  451,  469,  486,  491,  496,  508, 
021,  (548;  commutation,  037,  047, 
058. 

Hospital  discharges,  104 ;  increase, 
90,  110;  investigation.  144,  145; 
officers,  93,  90,  110,  135,  159,  274. 
290,  539,  560,  561,  508,  078;  pro 
posal  to  pay  army  in  merchandise, 
G44 ;  regulation,  575 ;  schedule. 
133 ;  of  servants,  575  ;  of  sick,  104  ; 
of  Southern  army,  (537 ;  system, 
618 ;  three  months,  649  ;  for  Wash 
ington's  dragoon  guard,  675.  676; 
to  Washington's  military  family, 
677 ;  withheld  from  soldiers,  145. 

28632—06 iG 


Payrolls,  132,  664. 

Paymasters,  09,  97,  134,  575,  583;  ac 
counts,  141;  in  Highlands,  390; 
matters.  33,  284;  pay  of,  484; 
regimental,  70,  153,  377 ;  resigna 
tion,  323. 

Paymaster  Department,  78,  133. 

Paymaster-General,  42,  44,40,119,267. 
486,  582. 

Peabody,  Nathaniel.  417,  423,  427,  429, 
431,  432,  434,  435,  436,  437,  438, 
439,  441,  442,  443,  445,  455. 

Peace,  27,  37,  242,  048,  049,  050,  057; 
British  advance  toward,  573 ;  Brit 
ish  disposition  for,  240 ;  British 
maneuvers  for,  587 ;  British  terms, 
71  ;  Commissions,  215.  230.  232, 
234,  240,  247,  251. 

Commissioners,  41,  47,  48,  215,  230, 
232,  234,  240,  247,  251 ;  address  of, 
245;  appointment,  230;  arrival, 
242  ;  attitude  of,  257  ;  correspond 
ence,  240,  247,  250;  delivery  of 
letters,  244 ;  papers  relating  to, 
254 ;  powers,  73 ;  Refugee  petition 
to,  205 ;  propositions  of,  243. 
Conference  with  Lord  Howe,  87,  88. 
89  ;  Due-he's  efforts,  193  ;  European 
pressure  for,  521 ;  expected,  584 ; 
as  funds  producer,  022 ;  with  In 
dians,  283 ;  news  of,  523,  647,  648 ; 
measures,  534 ;  negotiations,  571, 
001,  (513.  019.  040,  (541,  043,  645, 
646,  647,  664 ;  preliminary  articles, 
571,  047 ;  preliminaries,  049,  051 ; 
prospects,  587,  004,  038.  (542,  645, 
646;  publication  of.  649;  ratifica 
tion,  648,  051 ;  treaty  evasions, 
651 ;  treaty  violations,  662. 

Peculation,  181. 

Peekskill  (New  York),  attack  on,  131, 
132 ;  burning  of,  130 ;  evacuation 
of,  195;  garrison,  190. 

Pelissier,  Christopher,  119. 

Pellenger,  Frederick,  54. 

Pendleton,  Edmund,  11,  13. 

Penet  &  Pliarne,  30. 

Penet,  Pierre,  9.  78.  96.  146.  273. 

Penn,  John,  30,  347. 

Penn,  Samuel,  38. 

Pennsylvania,  225.  431.  433.  434;  ac 
tions,  531,  535;  artillery.  390,  391, 
529,  530;  bounties,  482;  cavalry, 


722 


INDEX. 


Pennsylvania — Continued. 

524 ;  circular  from  Committee  of 
Cooperation,  437;  clothing,  214; 
380,  381,  482 ;  Commissioners  to 
treat  with  mutineers,  482 ;  com 
plaint  of,  441 ;  Congress  to,  393 ; 
Convention  troops  in,  522,  524. 

Council,  324,  342,  380,  381,  426,  510 ; 
artificers,  440 ;  Committee  con 
ference  with  Congress  committee, 
427,  666 ;  Congress  order  on  letter, 
506;  Fort  Pitt,  505;  CoJ.  Hubley, 
321 ;  inability  to  furnish  supplies, 
407,  408 ;  William  McPherson,  280 ; 
prisoners,  120 ;  provisions  and 
blankets,  188;  Col.  Weltner,  421; 
Western  expedition,  316. 

Defection  in,  101 ;  delegates  to  Con 
gress,  16,  527,  654 ;  dispute  with 
Connecticut  over  Wyoming  Gar 
rison,  475  ;  enlistments,  482  ;  execu 
tive  conference  with  Board  of 
War,  163 ;  executive  conference 
with  committee  of  Congress,  481, 
482,  483,  484,  485;  exertions,  427; 
feeling  in,  203;  flour  from,  500; 
government  in,  65 ;  Thomas  Hut- 
chins,  567 ;  independent  companies, 
324;  Indian  expedition,  610,  614, 
616;  land  dispute  with  Connecti 
cut,  635;  loyalists,  166;  men, 
money,  and  supplies  to  be  fur 
nished  by,  427;  militia,  65,  105, 
108,  139,  145,  150,  176,  181,  307, 
310,  429;  negligence,  439;  North 
umberland  Country  inhabitants 
petition,  426. 

Officers,  arrangement,  302,  306,  490, 
640 ;  commissions,  202,  325  ;  memo 
rials,  332,  490 ;  omitted,  325 ;  peace 
establishment,  672 ;  rank,  173,  333, 
334 ;  services,  490. 

Prejudice  of,  482 ;  President  and 
council,  510 ;  provisions  in,  139 ; 
remissness  of,  505. 

Troops,  105,  493,  520,  521,  612,  634; 
clothing,  214,  332,  377,  378,  379, 
380,  381 ;  'desertions,  93  ;  disband 
ing  of  line,  488 ;  Eleventh  regi 
ment,  278,  282,  350,  352;  for  Fly 
ing  Camp,  64,  74 ;  German  com 
panies,  13 ;  Heer's  corps,  527 ; 
march  to  Trenton,  65. 


Pennsylvania — Continued. 

Mutiny:  Board  of  Sergeants,  483, 
485 ;  conference,  482 ;  clothing 
question,  481 ;  discharges,  479 ;  ne 
gotiations  and  threats,  480  ;  propo 
sitions  of  sergeants,  478,  479 ;  re 
fusal  of  propositions,  481 ;  request 
for  orders,  481 ;  Wayne's  answer  to 
mutineers,  479 ;  Wayne's  compli 
ance  with  propositions,  481 ;  in 
vestigation  of,  667 ;  measures 
taken,  487. 

Mutineers,  Clinton's  offer  to,  489 ; 
conference  with  President  Reed, 
484 ;  demands  of,  479 ;  disposition 
of,  480,  483;  grievances,  478,  482, 
484,  485 ;  negotiations  with,  479, 
483,  484;  pardons  and  pay,  482; 
march  toward  Philadelphia.  479, 
664 ;  surrender  of  British  emmis- 
saries,  481,  482 ;  terms  granted, 
482,  485 ;  at  Trenton,  483. 
Rifle  regiment,  13,  527,  529,  530; 
Third  regiment.  664. 

Pennsylvania  Gazette  (The),  230. 

Penobscot  (Massachusetts),  British  at, 
417 ;  description  of  country,  399 ; 
evacuation  of,  675,  676 ;  expedition 
against,  360,  401,  415.  416 ;  loyalist 
settlement  at,  534. 

Penobscots.     (See  Indians.) 

Pensacola  (Florida),  fall  of,  532; 
prisoners  sent  to  New  York,  529, 
530. 

Pensions,  85,  210,  231,  235,  283,  438, 
448,  451,  580,  676 ;  recommended  to 
States,  355 ;  for  widows,  129. 

Peters,  Richard,  104,  105,  145,  147,  150, 
155,  156,  160,  161,  162,  163,  164, 
165,  168,  173,  176,  181,  182,  183, 
189,  191,  193,  197,  199,  200,  202, 
231,  235,  *>37,  252,  263,  280,  281, 
283,  289,  291,  297,  300,  301,  305, 
308,  317,  320,  321,  322,  326,  329, 
330,  355,  360,  361,  366,  371,  376, 
377,  378,  380,  381,  384,  389,  390, 
392,  394,  402,  403,  404,  405,  406, 
407,  409,  412,  413,  419,  428,  438, 
441,  444,  445,  447,  448,  453,  465, 
468,  469,  470,  471,  474,  492,  496, 
499,  500,  506,  509,  511,  512,  515, 
518,  521,  522,  523,  525,  527,  528, 
530,  532,  536,  539,  541,  549,  551, 


INDEX. 


723 


Peters — Continued. 

557,  038,  643.  644,  645,  647,  652, 
663,  668,  670,  671,  672,  675 ;  letters, 
190,  539,  558 ;  appointed  to  confer 
with  the  Commander  in  Chief, 
537;  drafts  and  copies  by,  60,  89, 
90,  91,  98,  99,  100,  103,  123. 

Pettingill,  Joseph,  352,  361. 

Pettit,  Charles,  444,  526. 

Peyton,  Henry,  4]  5. 

P helps,  Oliver,  575. 

Phelps,  Seth.  603,  621. 

Philadelphia,  attempt  on,  205;  bank 
ers,  436 ;  British  designs  against, 
107,  128,  135.  154,  159;  British 
march  on.  182;  cavalry,  429,  430; 
citizens.  437;  defense  of,  103,  138, 
165,  504,  547 ;  evacuation  of,  237, 
239,  240.  241.  242.  244,  245,  246; 
fortifications,  108 ;  frigates  for  de 
fense  of,  110 ;  Hazelwood's  de 
fense,  197;  merchants,  431,  436, 
437;  militia,  139,  150;  occurrences 
in,  064 ;  proscription  of  loyalists, 
241 ;  protection  of,  242 ;  safety  in, 
111 ;  situation,  192  ;  troops  in,  548  ; 
water  defenses,  192. 

Phillips,  William,  333,  377,  378,  388, 
391 ;  letters,  233,  252,  334,  353,  387, 
388,  469,  473;  exchange  of,  369, 
4(59 ;  parole  of,  378 ;  permission  to 
enter  New  York,  284. 

Physicians,  622. 

Picaroons  in  the  Chesapeake,  648. 

Pickering,  Timothy,  jr.,  228,  243,  246, 
247,  263,  281,  282,  305,  310,  315, 
326,  327,  331,  336,  337,  346,  352, 
354,  361,  370.  382.  383.  385,  387, 
412.  501,  001  ;  adjutant-general, 
148 ;  commissioner  to  investigate 
staff  departments,  396 ;  complaint 
of,  585  ;  quartermaster  -  general, 
447 ;  ration  issue,  601 ;  wagons, 
etc.,  surrendered  at  Yorktown, 
555;  drafts  and  copies  by,  104, 
178,  184.  191,  195,  220,  237,  238, 
280,  285,  288,  290,  297,  301,  326, 
334,  353,  355,  360,  363,  365,  366, 
378,  379,  397,  413,  424,  431,  432, 
438,  440,  445. 

Pierce,  John,  jr.,  316,  636 ;  letters,  356 ; 
paymaster-general.  486 ;  instruc 
tions  to,  637. 

Pike,  156. 


Pilots,  370,  371. 

Pintard,  Lewis,  429. 

Pioneer  corps,  572. 

Pittsburg  (Pennsylvania),  conduct  of 
commanding  officer,  519;  inhabit 
ant's  complaints,  510,  521 ;  mal 
administration,  etc.,  at,  500. 

Plater,  George,  292.  327,  328;  letter, 
521. 

Pliarne.     (»SVc  Penet  &  Pliarne.) 

Plombard,  J ,  362,  363. 

Plundering,  57,  91,  338,  341,  631. 

Political  situation.  488. 

Poor,  Enoch,  314,  320. 

Pork,  17,  537. 

Porter,  Andrew,  384. 

Porter,  John,  568. 

Poellnitz,  Baron,  078. 

Poland,  Order  of  Divine  Providence, 
072. 

Porter.  Elislia.  21. 

Portsmouth  (New  Hampshire),  Com 
mittee.  21. 

Portsmouth  (Virginia),  British  at,  322, 
492 ;  capture  of,  319 ;  importance 
of,  318. 

Posey,  Thomas,  010. 

Post,  establishment  of  double,  08;  ir 
regularity  of,  85 ;  route  through 
Connecticut,  474.  (See  also  Mail.) 

Postage,  rates,  389 ;  soldier's  letters. 
33,  117. 

Post-Office  (534 ;  free  letters,  389 ;  man 
agement,  190,  389;  regulation,  389. 

Post  riders,  140,  528 

Potbury,   Henry,  347. 

Potter,  James,  290,  482. 

Potts,  John,  198. 

Poundridge  (New  York),  skirmish, 
342. 

Powder,  12,  15,  10,  18,  23,  27,  33,  34 
36,  38,  48,  49,  50,  68,  69,  70,  77,  89, 
114,  116,  197,  350,  359,  361,  365, 
366,  373,  438,  444,  445,  502,  662; 
appropriation  for,  14;  for  Board 
of  Admiralty,  387;  for  Canada; 
120 ;  from  France,  300 ;  general 
return  of,  351  ;  loaned  by  Massa 
chusetts,  42;  manufacture  of,  38; 
.musket,  75;  for  Northern  army, 
92,  114;  in  Rhode  Island,  81;  in 
Virginia,  27. 

Prejudices,  649. 

Prentice,  William,  (52. 


724 


INDEX. 


Prescott,  Richard,  88,  KM,  102,  109. 

Prescott,  Robert,  305. 

Prices,  71,  202,  530. 

Princeton  (Xe\v  Jersey),  battle,  115; 
Congress  at,  004,  005,  007 :  re 
treat  from.  108. 

Printing  press  at  headquarters,  103. 

Prisoners.  20.  38,  44,  40,  73,  74,  77,  78, 
82,  83,  84,  110,  131,  152.  213,  214, 
237,  279,  280,  434,  477,  481  402, 
498,  523,  534,  504,  500.  031,  037; 
accounts.  41(5,  509,  573.  574,  578; 
agent,  117.  211.  420.  427,  430,  431, 
441,  444,  445,  41;:},  4<;s ;  barracks, 
192;  British  barbarity.  540;  Brit-  j 
ish  pardons.  73 ;  from  Canada,  94,  j 
95,  258;  Canadian.  127;  captured 
on  New  York  island,  80 ;  Cedars. 
406,  541  ;  chaplains,  535 ;  at 
Charleston.  447.  453,  400,  474,  511  ; 
civilians,  43,  214.  210,  298,  313. 
323,  320,  401.  573  ;  classification  of. 
573;  clothing  for,  211,  380,  447, 
455;  commissaries,  90,  110,  230. 
240,  281,  284,  424,  420,  448,  451, 
4(54 ;  Commissary  General,  152, 
157,  417,  410.  500;  commissioners 
in  New  York,  404 ;  complaints,  564, 
633 ;  Congress  on  exchange,  570 ; 
debts,  593,  595;  distress,  219,  591, 
639  ;  at  Easton,  200  ;  enlistment  of, 

104,  100,  220,  201,  032;  enlistment 
of  German,  581,  583,  580;   enlist 
ment    in    British    army,    100,    513. 
527,  534 ;  exchange  matters,  29,  73, 
74,  70,  83,  87,  88,  91,  92,  93,  94,  95, 
90,  97,  101,  102.  103,  104.  100,  112, 
110,    118.    121,    122,    130,    140.    153, 

105,  1(59.    170.    200.    201,    203,    213, 
214,   215,   217,   210.   220,   223,   225. 
226,   228,   229,   235,   230,   238,   239, 
245,   261,   208,   270,   272.   273,    274, 
277,    278.    281.    291,    293,    298,    311, 
312,   314,   317,   320,   331,   333,   330, 
357,   359,   362,   387,   388,   391.    393, 
394,   395,   396,   397,   398,   400.   405, 
413,   419,   433,   430,   437,   438,   441, 
443,   447,   448,   451,   450,   457,   401, 
464,   465,   467,   468,   400.   470,   471, 
473,   470,   477,   492,   494,   490,   498, 
499,   501,    518,   510,   520,    528,   538, 
541,   500,   501,   5(54,   5(57,   509,   570, 
571,   573,   578,   579,   581,   596,   601, 


Prisoners — ( 'ontinued, 

004.  000,  008,  010,  012,  013,  014, 
015,  010,  017.  010.  020,  021,  623, 
027,  020.  030,  037,  040,  050,  051, 
053 ;  exchange  commissioners,  273, 
275,  270,  334.  570.  000.  008,  010, 
012,  013,  (514,  017.  023;  exchange 
tariff,  312,  57.°,;  foreigners,  (504; 
French  interest  in  exchange.  201 ; 
guards,  110,  100;  horses  of,  500; 
Howe's  contentions,  134.  140,  151. 
154,  201  ;  indulgences  toward,  595; 
issues  to,  291  ;  loyalist,  320;  main 
tenance,  574. 

Marine,  117.  223.  430,  530.  500,  573, 
578,  501.  505.  020.  (530.  032;  com 
missary,  033,  (534,  (537.  038;  com 
plaints.  5(54;  distress  of,  501,  630; 
exchange.  70,  117.  122.  291.  203. 
503.  504.  5(57.  570,  (512.  021  ;  re 
lease  of.  (551  ;  supplies  for,  591, 
595;  treatment  of.  402,  403,  543, 
584. 

Money  for,  138.  144,  482;  negotia 
tion  of  bills,  424;  New  Jersey's 
complaint,  504;  number  in  hands 
of  enemy,  301  ;  oflicers,  03,  94,  97, 
118,  170,  203.  20(5,  220,  235,  230, 
238,  32(5,  45(5,  4(58.  471,  408,  504, 
501,  (550;  paroles.  51,  407;  parole 
exchanges,  333 ;  pay,  281  ;  Penn 
sylvania  Council  Safety  papers. 
120;  in  Philadelphia,  235;  plot  at 
Reading.  117:  provisions  for,  211. 
379,  573,  574.  (540;  ransom,  573; 
rations,  498,  57:5.  574  ;  reciprocity, 
157;  regulations  for  department 
of,  300,  3(52;  release  of,  051,  652, 
(553;  relief  of,  137,  139.  150;  re 
moval  from  Philadelphia,  107, 
108,  17(5;  retaliation,  08,  110,  120, 
154,  230,  480,  481,  537,  550;  re 
turn  of,  (549,  053;  returned  from 
England,  001  ;  rights  of  privates. 
457 ;  at  St.  Augustine.  4!Mi ;  sent 
to  Boston,  232 ;  sent  to  Brunswick,. 
105;  sent  to  England.  47(5,  540; 
sent  to  West  Indies.  501  ;  ill  South. 
413,  492,  404.  400.  511  ;  South  Car 
olina  civil.  405;  State  and  Conti 
nental,  210;  stockade,  130;  sub- 
sistance,  (512.  (513,  656;  supplies. 
219,  281,  560,  591,  595,  633;  taken 


INDEX. 


725 


Prisoners — Continued. 

by  French,  250;  tobacco  for,  522, 
52G,  528;  treatment  of.  15.  16,  51. 
121.  238,  475,  47(i,  477.  480,  487, 
489,  537,  543,  509 ;  values  of  rank, 
391  ;  wood  for,  (527.  (530. 

Prisoners,  British,  06,  69, 108,  499,  019  ; 
accounts,  (521.  (523;  Brunswick. 
632,  065;  clothing  for,  212,  390, 
392;  commissary.  418,  525,  528. 
Convention  troops,  281,  285,  293,  322, 
353.  367,  371.  391,  498,  500,  507, 
515,  527;  accounts,  209,  353,  394, 
395,  396,  397,  473  ;  at  Charlottes- 
ville,  290,  291.  457;  desertions, 
498;  exchange.  2(58,  270,  353,  452, 
473,  522,  578;  guards,  385;  of 
ficers,  306,  332,  349,  359,  515,  522, 
524,  528;  removal  to  Fort  Fred 
erick.  515:  in  Virginia.  357.  517, 
518. 

Debt.  398  ;  distress,  492  ;  escape  from 
Boston,  348 ;  favors  to,  357 ;  food, 
213;  Germans,  498.  633.  see  a /.so 
Brunswick,  ante;  Hessian,  119, 
457 ;  taken  at  Horse  Neck.  294 ; 
medical  sergeant,  519;  money  for, 
566 ;  taken  on  Onondaga  expedi 
tion,  309;  officers,  19,  217,  305. 
358,  502,  040;  taken  at  Paulus 
Hook,  357 ;  pay  and  maintenance, 
(519;  Pensacola,  529,  530;  petition 
to  Board  of  War,  497 ;  petition  to 
Clinton.  497;  provisions  for.  115. 
200,  212;  release  of,  653;  relief  of, 
212,  213,  214;  return  of.  654;  sub 
sistence,  210,  211,  619,  021.;  taken  at 
Trenton,  112,  113;  treatment.  49, 
08,  09,  110,  117,  118,  122,  138,  154, 
155,  194,  195,  190,  209,  210,  215, 
216,  402,  403,  484.  492,  501,  584, 
633  ;  working  for  inhabitants,  590  ; 
Yorktown.  561,  619. 

Prison  ships,  475,  476,  537,  543,  544. 
(Rer  fl/.s'o  Jcrxey.) 

Privateers,  41,  595. 

Prizes,  21,  25,  20,  27,  28,  29,  31,  37.  41, 
52,  55,  58,  03,  74,  75,  70,  79,  85. 
95,  220,  251 ;  agents,  79,  304. 

Proclamations,  Arnold's,  404,  4(57 : 
Carleton's,  27;  cessation  of  hos 
tilities,  049,  051.  052;  Congress', 
497,  554,  558,  020,  605;  De  Lan- 


Proclamations— Continued. 

cey's,  87 ;  disbanding  the  Army, 
675;  Great  Britain's,  10,  25;  Pat 
rick  Henry's.  321  ;  Howe's,  108 ; 
Schuyler's,  17;  Washington's.  20; 
Wayne's,  599. 

Proctor's  Artillery.  317,  333,  384,  391, 
449. 

Profanity  in  Army,  120,  148. 

Promotions,  48,  52,  75,  82.  91,  95,  97, 
111,  124,  198,  204,  207,  323,  324, 
331,  332,  334,  335,  338,  339,  347, 
352,  3(59,  37(5,  383,  401,  414,  418, 
440,  450,  452,  475,  47(5,  490,  500, 
512,  513,  514,  515,  524,  529,  530, 
531,  534.  537,  539,  540,  541,  542, 
5(58,  5(59,  (510,  029;  brigadiers,  592  ; 
plan  of  general  officer,  508,  509; 
rules.  240;  system,  94,  112,  440, 
450,  452.  470,  478.  502,  517,  519, 
522.  (,SVr  vivo  Officers.) 

Property,  arrangement  for  receiving, 
from  British,  651  ;  of  British  sub 
jects,  75 ;  carried  off  by  British, 
(556,  059,  (500 ;  commissioners  to 
receive,  057 ;  ownership  of  recap 
tured,  033. 

Proud,  John,  3(52. 

Provaux,  Adrian.  550. 

Providence  (Rhode  Island),  troops  at, 
333. 

Provisions,  130,  157,  187,  188,  330,  339, 
398,  411.  415,  480.  493,  505,  512, 
515,  520,  540,  575,  009,  640;  at 
Albany,  106;  abundance  of,  327; 
in  Boston,  13;  for  Canada,  120; 
commissaries,  160,  183 ;  contract, 
632;  emergency,  133;  for  D'Es- 
taing,  31(5;  at  Fort  Pitt,  465;  for 
field  operations,  5(5(5 ;  for  frontier 
troops,  4(59 ;  for  Indian  expedition, 
291 ;  issue.  632 ;  magazines,  289, 
504,  574;  for  northern  army,  93; 
for  Oneida  Indians,  302 ;  payment 
for,  605;  in  Philadelphia,  135, 
187 ;  price  of,  264 ;  for  prisoners, 
453,  409.  574;  purchase  of,  510; 
removal  from  reach  of  enemy,  137, 
142 ;  return  form,  034 ;  returns, 
419;  salt,  21.  53,  57,  93,  110,  201, 
203,  411,  520,  507;  seizure  of,  187; 
spoiling  of,  340;  transportation 
of,  341;  want  of,  200,  344,  391, 


726 


INDEX. 


Provisions — Continued. 

410,  450,  451,  463,  504,  546,  600; 
waste,  75 ;  in  western  department, 
251,  286,  668,  670;  West  Point 
contract,  562,  563.  (See  also  Sup 
plies  :  Food.) 

Provision  departments,  160,  499. 

Provost  establishment,  238. 

Prowell,  Joseph,  331,  332,  334. 

Prussia,  treaty  with,  157. 

Pulaski,  Casimir,  Cornte,  149,  175,  178, 
186,  400. 

Pulaski's  corps,  221,  261,  262,  266; 
completion  of,  287 ;  enlistments  in, 
288 ;  incorporation  with  Armand's, 
400;  officers,  226. 

Punishment  in  Army,  255,  490;  capi 
tal,  257,  258. 

Purchases,  Commissary  -  General  of, 
154,  159,  192,  499. 

Purnell,  Zadoc,  170. 

J*urviance,  Samuel,  324. 

Putnam,  Israel,  145,  192,  204,  207,  441 ; 
letters,  28,  190,  215,  294,  440 ;  com 
mand  in  Connecticut,  218 ;  court 
of  inquiry,  251  ;  detachment  of. 
183 ;  request  for  cannon,  295 ;  re 
turns  from,  164,  165,  440. 

Putnam,  Rufus,  letters,  95,  663;  com 
mission,  78 ;  promotion,  635  ;  rank, 
222 

Q. 

Quakers,  147. 

Quartermaster  Department,  83.  119, 
122,  128,  142,  146,  217,  406,  411. 
438,  452,  624;  affairs  in,  453;  ar 
rangement,  380 ;  consolidation  with 
commissary  departments,  501 ;  dif 
ficulties,  446;  list  of  employees, 
37;  plans  for,  129,  203,  429,  444; 
ration  issue  in,  601 ;  state  of,  406 ; 
in  the  West,  287. 

Quartermaster-General,  20,  52,  94,  203, 
267,  398,  447,  554;  assistant,  444, 
526;  money  for,  309;,  resignation, 
445 ;  vacancy,  203. 

Quartermasters,  239 ;  brigade,  608 ; 
claims  against,  261 ;  duties,  499 ; 
pay,  318;  punishment,  190;  re 
turns,  78;  sergeants,  66,  67;  sup 
plies,  387;  stores,  294,  555;  on 
Western  frontier,  409. 

Quartermon,  Thomas,  497. 


Quebec,  26 ;  attack  on,  51 ;  disaster  at, 
33 ;  move  against,  266  ;  ships,  454 ; 
troops  for,  305. 

Quinby's  Bridge  (South  Carolina),  ac 
tion,  542. 

R. 

Raleigh,  263. 

Ramsay,  David.  589.  590.  606,  610,  648. 
650. 

Ramsay,  Nathaniel,  388.  391.  396;  ex 
change  of,  415,  419. 

Randolph,  Daniel,  577. 

Randolph,  Edmund,  9.  14.  551,  555,  559, 
560,  564 ;  drafts  and  copies  by,  15, 
16. 

Randolph,  Nathaniel,  353,  355. 

Randolph,  Peyton,  23. 

Rank,  132,  154,  165.  180.  201.  248.  257, 
309,  332,  375,  384,  391,  394,  418,  475, 
513 ;  civil  and  staff  appointments, 
240 ;  disputes,  19,  95,  252,  292,  295, 
333,  339,  352,  359,  600,  603,  622; 
of  exchanged  officers,  -326 ;  Penn 
sylvania  and  New  York  disputes. 
333  ;  Pennsylvania  officers,  334 ;  re 
gulation  of,  364  ;  settlement  of,  287. 

Rations,  25,  60,  90,  98,  99,  101,  1 79,  182. 
198.  238,  239,  245,  341.  411.  449, 
451,  487,  498,  516,  517,  520.  585. 
607,  629;  accounts,  20O :  allow 
ance,  579,  583 ;  Board  of  General 
Officers  on,  169.  170;  for  Canadi 
ans,  643 ;  colonels'  allowance,  308 ; 
Connecticut  establishment.  11 ;  con 
tracts,  530,  632;  cost  of,  535;  de 
ficiency.  269;  difficulty.  170;  es 
tablishment  of,  523,  527 ;  estimate, 
526.  528:  extra  to  officers.  509; 
half,  360;  issue  alteration,  594, 
595 ;  issue  to  quartermaster  de 
partment,  601 ;  Massachusetts  es 
tablishment,  11  ;  money  for.  361 ; 
for  Northern  and  Southern  army, 
523 ;  officers,  243,  533,  582,  592,  594, 
608;  overdraw  of,  600;  for  pris 
oners,  573,  574;  value,  245,  429; 
for  women,  635,  637,  638,  639. 

Rawdou,  Francis,  Lord,  363. 

Rawlings,  Moses,  123,  255,  283,  284, 
299. 

Read,  Jacob,  665,  675, 

Reading  (Pennsylvania),  prisoners' 
plot,  117. 


INDEX. 


727 


Rebellion,  proclamation  for  suppress 
ing,  16. 

Records,  preservation  of,  502. 

Reciprocity,  647,  671. 

Recruiting,  12,  13,  15,  20,  22,  23,  25, 
37,  50,  95,  102,  110,  117,  120,  127, 
128,  135,  141,  147,  166. 

Recruits,  126,  191,  222,  258,  284,  297, 
313,  343,  401,  432,  436,  461,  469, 
474,  501,  523,  524,  535,  536,  562, 
613,  622;  land  grants  to,  123; 
Maryland,  612  ;  need  of,  536  ;  ren 
dezvous,  67 ;  return,  588,  612  ;  sub 
sistence,  120. 

Recruiting,  accounts,  141,  145 ;  Brit 
ish,  94 ;  expense,  76,  567 ;  failure 
of,  130 ;  for  Georgia,  149,  151 ;  in 
vestigation  of,  136 ;  in  New  Eng 
land,  491,  492,  567;  New  Hamp 
shire  regiments,  633 ;  New  Jersey 
regiments,  123,  633 ;  officers,  101 ; 
money  for,  134 ;  service,  612 ;  slow 
ness  of,  134 ;  in  Virginia,  171,  633.  ; 

Red  Bank  (Fort  Mercer,  New  Jersey),  , 
British  repulse  at,   199 ;   fortifica 
tions,  158 ;  guns  for,  176 ;  loss  of, 
203 ;  losses  at,  199 ;  thanks  of  Con 
gress  for,  200. 

Redoubts,  184. 

Reed,  James,  218. 

Reed,  Joseph,  9,  212,  245,  251,  261, 
262,  274,  275,  289,  295,  307,  310, 
378,  380,  391,  396,  439,  443,  448, 
480,  481,  482,  500 ;  letters,  24,  379, 
448,  483  ;  interview  between  Wash 
ington  and  Patterson,  73  ;  negotia 
tions  with  mutineers,  483,  484 ; 
return  to  camp,  27 ;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  12,  13,  14,  15,  16,  18,  19, 
20,  21,  22,  23,  24,  34,  38,  39,  79, 
91,  104,  105,  114. 

Refugees,  581,  645.  (See  also  Loyal 
ists.) 

Regiments,  295,  350,  397,  640.  (See 
also  Additional  regiments.) 

Reid.  James,  296. 

Reid,  James  Randolph,  583. 

Remounts,  486,  488. 

Resignations,  24,  181,  222,  229,  231, 
313,  328,  382,  383,  464,  465,  468,  531. 

Retaliation,  351,  480,  481,  546,  580,  583, 
593,  605;  Arnold's  threats,  460; 
authorized,  550,  625;  for  Huddy, 
581,  586. 


Retirements,  566,  580. 

Returns,  48,  52,  145,  198,  279;  ammu 
nition,  139 ;  general,  14,  25,  32,  45, 
47;  monthly,  622;  state,  136;  of 
troops  at  Newark,  105. 

Revenue,   642. 

Rhode  Island,  alarm  of,  42 ;  arms 
from,  50 ;  assembly,  see  Legisla 
ture  ;  assistance  for,  46 ;  attack  on, 
249;  British  in,  136;  British  fleet 
at,  272 ;  British  intentions  against, 
445  ;  command  in,  217,  218 ;  coun 
cil  of  war,  310 ;  defense  of,  531 ; 
delegates  to  Congress,  437 ;  efforts 
to  furnish  men  and  supplies,  435 ; 
evacuation  of,  373,  374 ;  expedition 
against,  253,  252;  French  in,  445; 
intelligence  from,  122,  253,  254, 
255,  258,  294;  legislature,  34,  310; 
militia,  533 ;  New  England  troops 
in,  315. 

Officers,  arrangement,  302,  306 ;  com 
missions,  309 ;  memorial,  540,  542. 
Peace    establishment,    669 ;    powder, 
81 ;   release  of  a  soldier,  602 ;   re 
quest     for     troops,    416 :     retreat 
from,    258;    situation    in.   34,   252, 
255,  257,  258,  310,  315. 
Troops.  248,  313,  489,  583,  585,  634. 
Washington's   circular   to,   480,   517, 
525,  536. 

Rice.  John,  346. 

Richardson,  John.  490. 

Richardson,  William,  180. 

Ridgefield   (Connecticut),  141. 

Riedesel,  Frederick  Adolph,  Baron 
von,  377,  378,  550;  letters,  515; 
exchange  of,  369. 

Riflemen,  56;  accounts,  60;  need  of, 
532;  for  Northward,  172;  officer 
ing,  62,  63;  Pennsylvania,  13,  16, 
527,  529,  530 ;  raising,  43,  62. 

Rivington's  Gazette,  301. 

Roberdeau,  Daniel,  144,  245;  letters, 
82,  148,  242. 

Roberts,  Godfrey,  193. 

Robertson,  James,  37,  459,  583,  593; 
letters,  458,  460,  582 ;  commission 
of,  505;  complaints,  582,  583;  in 
terview  with  Greene,  459,  460. 

Robillard  D'Antin,  Lewis  Joseph 
Henry,  217. 

Robinson,  Beverly,  457,  458. 

Robinson,  Isaiah,  221,  223. 


728 


INDEX. 


Rochambeau,  Jean  Baptiste  Donatien 
de  Vimeur,  Comte  cle,  letters,  488, 
552 ;  cannon  presented  to,  Gil,  013, 
632,  034;  loan  to  United  States, 
545;  thanks  of  Congress  to,  503, 
555 ;  conference  with  Washington, 
455,  492,  495,  515,  598;  Yorktown 
capitulation,  553. 

Rochefontaine,  Bichet  de,  550. 

Rockingham,  Charles  Watson  Went- 
worth,  Earl  of.  015. 

Rodney,  Caesar,  45,  47;  letters.  12, 
433. 

Rodney,  George  Bridges,  455,  538,  577. 

Roger's  Rangers,  149. 

Rogers,  Robert,  02,  04,  00. 

Root,  Jesse,  218,  280,  281,  298,  470. 

Rope-makers,  125. 

Rossett,  Lewis  II.  De,  505. 

Rousie,  Regnier  de,  126. 

Row-galleys,  71,  78,  79. 

Rowland,  Thomas,  193. 

Roxbury   (Massachusetts),  17. 

Rukless, ,  053. 

Ruddock,  John,  507,  508. 

Rum,  340,  548,  554,  Oil,  027. 

Rush,  Benjamin,  123,  159,  170,  179, 
181;  letters,  140,  179,  345;  Physi 
cian-general,  158. 

Rush,  Jacob,  letter,  07;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  38,  40,  41,  42,  44,  45,  46, 

49,  51,  52,  53,  55.  58,  59,  01,  03,  04, 
65,  00,  67,  08.  09,  70,  71,  72,  74,  70, 
77,  80,  83,  85,  80,  88,  92,  90,   101, 
102,    103,    104,    105,    106,    107,    108, 
111,    114,    115,    116,    117,    118,    119, 
121,    126,    131,    133,    134,    136,    137, 
139,    142,    143,    145,    147,    152,    153, 
154,    156,    157,    160,    162,    105,    168, 
172,    173,    175,    176,    177,    178,    180, 
181,    183,    184,    186,    187,    188,    193, 
194,  195,  190,  199. 

Russel,  John,  577. 

Russia,  511,  548. 

Rutland  (Massachusetts),  517,  518. 

Rutledge,  Edmund,  581,  583. 

Rutledge,   Edward,   25,  28,  36,  45,  48, 

50,  60 ;  letters,  72,  89. 
Rutledge,  Hugh,  72. 

Rutledge,  John,  422,  596,  600,  601,  602, 
605,  607,  610,  623,  026,  038,  644, 
648,  650,  659,  663 ;  letter,  422. 

Ryan,  Michael,  330. 


S. 


Safford,  Samuel,  392. 

Sage,  Comfort,  90. 

Sag  Harbor  (New  York),  success  at, 
150. 

Sailors.      (See  Seamen.) 

St.  Augustine  (Florida),  evacuation  of, 
598,  009 ;  prisoners  at,  490. 

St.  Glair,  Arthur,  100,  170,  225.  306; 
letters,  157,  283,  333,  416,  479,  482, 
672  ;  charges  against,  225  ;  ordered 
to  Ticonderoga,  132;  recalled  to 
headquarters,  109. 

St.  Francois.      (Sec  Indians.) 

St.  Johns  (Canada),  attack  on,  18;  ex 
pedition  against.  105,  204  ;  fortify 
ing,  57 ;  quartermaster  for,  75 ; 
road  to  Canada,  27 ;  road  from 
Penobscot,  304;  scout  around,  10; 
seizure  of  inhabitants,  29. 

St.  Johns.     (Sec  Indians.) 

Salaries,  civil  and  military.  595. 

Salt,  18,  125,  142,  212,  411,  508,  520,  528. 

Saltonstall,  Dudley,  56. 

Saltpetre,  33,  116,  119. 

Salt  works,  208. 

Sandbags,  438. 

Sandford,  Thomas,  213. 

Sands,  Comfort,  &  Co.,  588;  letters, 
592;  account  with  U.  S..  002; 
articles  of  agreement  to  supply 
army,  575;  conduct  of,  592,  002, 
Oil ;  performance  of  contract,  593; 
trouble  with,  004. 

Sands,  Richard,  601. 

Sandusky  (Pennsylvania),  expedition 
against,  614,  017. 

San  Lucia  (West  Indies),  285,  511. 

Sappers  and  Miners,  292,  293,  302; 
commissions,  394 ;  officers,  355, 
397 ;  pay  and  subsistence,  318 ; 
regulations,  301. 

Saratoga  (New  York),  victory  at,  190; 
thanks  of  Congress  for,  200. 

Saratoga  Convention,  197,  205 ;  Brit 
ish  faith,  203 ;  terms  of,  200. 

Savannah  (Georgia),  British  gnrrison 
from  Charleston,  587;  disaster  at, 
376 ;  evacuation  of,  597,  598 ;  siege 
and  assault,  373. 

Scammell,  Alexander,  259,  362 ;  letter, 
470  ;  adjutant-general,  209  ;  resig 
nation,  470,  472,  477. 


INDEX. 


729 


Schaak,  John,  G30. 

Schenectady  (New  York),  620. 

Schott.   John   Paul,  corps  of,  412,  419. 

Schuyler,  Arent,  039. 

Schuyler.  Philip  John,  27,  30,  53,  54, 
55,  50.  57,  01,  137,  142,  148,  103, 
100,  170,  173,  275,  283,  284,  288, 

299,  308,   310,   330,   330,   347,   379, 
412,   417,   423,   424,   427,   429,   437, 
438,   439,   441.   442.   443,   445,   078; 
letters,   18,   33,   48.   55,   50,   01,   03, 
04,   08,   75,   98,   110,   121,    143,   147, 
148,    149,    155.    100,    102,    104,    107, 
174,   250,   205,   285.    287.    294,   302, 
307,   311,   325,   332,   341,   343,   380, 
408,  431,  520;  commissioner  to  in 
vestigate   staff   departments,    390; 
boats,   520,   528 ;   attempt  on   Can 
ada.  12;  Congress  on  his  Canadian 
operations,    19 ;    controversy    with 
Gates,  77;  general  order,  130;  or 
dered   to    headquarters,    100,    109; 
proclamation     to     Canadians,    17 ; 
resignation,    95,     143,     308 ;    reen- 
forcements  for,   101.   172,  431  ;   re 
turn  of  troops,  172;  tents,  105. 

Scott,  Charles,  217.  218.  328. 

Scott,   John   Morin,  413,  437,  450,  400, 

478,  581,  589,  590,  001. 
Scott,  Joseph,  122. 
Scudder,  Nathaniel,  251,  353,  357,  301, 

304,  378. 
Scull,    Peter,    278,    288,    289,    290,    291, 

300,  302,   304,   300,   308,   318,   323; 
drafts  and  copies  by,  282,  283,  287, 
310,   317,    324,   325,    328,   331,   333, 
334,  337,  338,  339,  352,  354. 

Scull.  William.  235. 

Sea.  control  of,  400. 

Sea  captains,  117. 

Seamen,   78,   115,  291,  012. 

Searle,  James,  103,  203,  411. 

Secretaries  of  Departments,  493. 

Secretary,  to  the  Commander-in-chief, 

51. 

Secret   agents,   301,   359,   553. 
Secret  expedition,  493. 
Secret  intelligence,  204,  318,  303,  307. 
Secret     resolves     of     Congress.      (Sec 

Congress. ) 
Secret    service,    money    for,    113,    257, 

313,  330,  421,  545,  035,  037. 
Sedition,  204. 


Seely,  Silvanus,  222. 

Segord, ,  034,  658,  072. 

Selin,  Anthony,  419,  535. 

Sellers.     (See  Hall  &  Sellers.) 

Selus,  Thomas,  477. 

Senecas.     (.S'c-e  Indians.) 

Sergeant,  Jonathan  Dickinson,  53, 180. 

Sergeants,  508;    Connecticut,  055,  059. 

Sergeant-majors,  GO,  07. 

Servants,  280,  371,  407,  497,  539,  505, 
500,  572,  574,  575,  579,  023,  035. 

Sever,   William,  23. 

Seymour,  Thomas,  24. 

Shad,  508. 

Sharpe,  William,  40(5,  408,  499,  505;  let 
ters,  491,  495,  543. 

Shaw,  Samuel,  drafts  and  copies  by, 
217.  390,  391,  392,  493.  497,  500, 
507,  070. 

Shee,  Johns.  423. 

Shelburne,  William  Petty,  Earl  of,  and 
Marquis  of  Lansdowne,  045. 

Sheldon,  Elisha,  458,  401,  402;  letter, 
342 ;  services,  109,  110. 

Sheldon's  Dragoons,  387,  480,  512,  575, 
577. 

Shells,  370,  437,  438,  444,  440. 

Shepherd,  Abraham.  137.  [  Same  as 
Sheppard?] 

Shepard,  William,  93. 

Sheppard,  Abraham,  154,  155. 

Sherburne.  Henry,  420. 

Sheriff,  Charles,  294. 

Sheriff,  William,  17. 

Sherman,  Isaac,  022. 

Sherman,  Roger,  35,  54,  GO,  91,  95,  205, 
320,  379,  384,  380,  395,  411,  412, 
443,  530,  538. 

Shippen,  William,  jr.,  100;  letter,  199; 
arrest  of.  383,  450  ;  charges  against, 
222,  337,  341,  345,  340,  381  ;  col 
lusion  with  Dr.  Fallen,  338;  memo 
rials  of  physicians  and  surgeons, 
349  ;  resignation,  479  ;  trial  of,  343, 
350,  440. 

Shirts,  324,  453,  500,  004,  029,  030,  037, 
041. 

Shoes,  99,  189,  190,  191,  194,  195,  199, 
200,  202,  204,  2GS,  29G,  300,  309, 
310.  359,  301,  308,  369,  371,  372, 
373,  499,  500,  509,  575;  collection 
of,  189,  190;  factory,  305;  hides 
for,  355,  371 ;  for  Northern  army, 


730 


INDEX. 


Shoes — Continued. 

93;  quality,  383;  repairs  to  332, 
348  ;  seizure  from  disaffected,  201 ; 
for  Western  expedition,  326,  330, 
332. 

Shokau   (New  York),  427. 

Short  Hills  (New  Jersey),  skirmish,  157. 

Shot,  437,  438,  444,  440. 

Sick.     (See  Army,  health.) 

Simmons,  Morris,  031. 

Simms,  Charles,  353,  350. 

Simons,  Joseph,  200. 

Simpson,  James,  420,  422. 

Sixteen  Additional  Continental  Regi 
ments.  (See  Additional  Conti 
nental  regiments.) 

Skenesbo  rough  (New  York),  attack 
on,  2G9,  412. 

Skinner,  Abraham,  378,  438,  441,  443, 
447,  507,  508;  letters,  448,  476, 
563,  564,  569,  570,  591;  exchange 
of  Burgoyne,  568 ;  instructions 
governing  exchange  negotiations, 
456,  461. 

Skinner,  Alexander,  96. 

Skinner,  Courtlandt,  579. 

Slaves,  299,  647,  056. 

Smallman,  Thomas,  513. 

Smallpox,  30,  49,  66,  122,  123;  in  Bos 
ton,  69 ;  in  northern  army,  70. 

Smallwood,  William,  99,  222,  235. 

Smith,  Colvin,  022. 

Smith,  Devereaux,  513. 

Smith,  Gregory,  regiment  of,  287. 

Smith,   James,  241. 

Smith,  James,  330,  337. 

Smith,  John,  20. 

Smith,  Jonathan  B.,  170,  294,  351,372. 

Smith,  Joshua  Hett,  457. 

Smith,  Meriwether,  218,  277,  280,  281, 
298,  314,  319,  328. 

Smith,  Robert,  594. 

Smith,  Samuel,  90. 

Smith,  Thomas,  236. 

Smith,  William,  170. 

Smith,  William,  459. 

Smith,  William  Stephens,  9,  476,  477, 
478,  059,  660,  662;  letters,  659, 
GOO,  062,  664;  commissioner  to  re 
ceive  property  from  British,  657 ; 
drafts  and  copies  made  by,  544, 
563,  565,  581,  582. 

Smyth,  Frederick,  001. 


Smyth,  John  F.  D.,  33,  35. 

Snow,  Silas,  409. 

Snowshoes,  260. 

Snyder,  Jeremiah.  620. 

Solomon,   Hendricks,  455. 

Sominer,  Jacob,  469. 

South,  affairs  in,  294,  299,  432,  404, 
400,  538;  aid  for,  520,  523;  Amer 
ican  prisoners  in,  511 ;  arms  for, 
522;  British  affairs  in,  495;  Brit 
ish  expeditions,  308,  413,  470.  477 ; 
campaign  in,  315,  318,  452 ;  cav 
alry  for,  324,  383,  412;  cavalry  in, 
448 ;  clothing,  512,  528 ;  command, 
431,  404 ;  conduct  of  regular 
troops  in,  450;  conditions  in,  452, 
471,  494,  see  also  affairs  in,  ante; 
cooperation  with  French,  478 ; 
Cornwallis  in,  495 ;  danger  to,  470, 
494 ;  disaster  in,  450 ;  distances, 
etc..  in,  499 ;  evacuation  of.  610, 
658;  intelligence  from,  298,  322, 
338,  400,  419,  452,  454,  404,  407, 
473,  478,  488,  494,  496,  5(X>,  503, 
516,  525,  531 ;  march  of  army  to, 
540,  542;  reenforcements  for,  298, 
377,  436,  404;  supplies,  237.  512, 
012;  retention  of  troops  in,  <;."," : 
troops  for,  315,  380,  381,  382,  384, 
380,  413,  417,  428,  435,  453.  460, 
493,  503,  575,  039;  troops  from, 
459,  010,  617,  619 ;  war  in,  570. 

South  Carolina,  337;  affairs  in,  491; 
aid  to,  287 ;  armed  vessels,  35, 
120 ;  British  in,  405,  410,  447,  537  ; 
civil  prisoners,  465 ;  commission 
ers  to  receive  property  from  Brit 
ish,  659;  committee  of  corre 
spondence,  373 ;  Congress  commit 
tee  on  defense  of,  311,  312,  314; 
danger  to,  263 ;  delegates  in  Con 
gress,  298,  396,  600,  600,  010,  050, 
059;  delegates'  letter  for  Sir  Guy 
Carleton,  048;  disaffected  in,  GOO; 
House  of  Representatives,  see  Leg 
islature. 

Inhabitants,  58,  590 ;  application  to 
Sir  Guy  Carleton,  in  behalf  of,  589, 
017;  list  of  families  to  return 
home,  009 ;  returned  by  British, 
509,  586,  587,  591,  599,  608,  611, 
625. 
Intelligence  from,  71,  420,  522,  530; 


INDEX. 


731 


South  Carolina — Continued. 

legislature,  291,  500,  574 ;  letter 
from,  311:  militia,  377,  407;  of 
ficers.  299,  489.  502.  514;  pris 
oners.  298  ;  reenforcements,  298  ; 
seamen  for,  35 ;  situation  in,  291, 
312,  507 ;  supplies,  373 ;  treason 
act,  291 ;  troops.  308,  373,  406,  418, 
519;  withdrawal  of  troops  from, 
600,  600,  610;  weakness  of,  373. 

Southern  army,  arms.  543 ;  artillery 
for.  509:  clothing  for.  597,  037; 
command.  401.  51(5 ;  furloughs. 
059;  geographer  for,  511;  health, 
597;  lead  for,  509;  pay,  637;  pio 
neer  corps,  572 ;  ration.  510,  523 ; 
reenforcement,  327,  328,  346,  407, 
414,  454,  464;  strength  of.  597: 
supplies,  569 ;  troops  to  compose, 
493. 

Southern  Department,  established,  38; 
exchanges   in,  413,  492 ;   Gates  to 
command,    430 ;    Greene    to    com-  j 
mand.   4(50;    medical   corps,   514. 

Spain.  474.  511.  548;  actions  of.  538; 
aid  from,  127  :  attitude  of,  572  ;  co 
operation  with.  384,  447 ;  declara 
tion  to  Great  Britain.  300:  de 
mand  for  U.  S.  at  Vienna,  549; 
Lafayette  in,  055 ;  loan,  290 ;  me 
diation  of.  355 ;  minister  to,  370 ; 
naval  power,  443 ;  peace  with  Brit 
ain.  049;  preparations  at -Cadiz, 
538. 

Spears.  155,  15(5.  159,  100. 

Specie,  485. 

Speck  [or  Spetch],  —    -  von,  467. 

Speculators,  474. 

Spencer,  Joseph.  353,  354,  357,  361, 
304;  letters,  101.  100;  memorial 
of  surgeons'  mates,  (52. 

Spencer's  brigade,  surgeons'  mates 
memorial,  62. 

Spencer,  Oliver,  regiment  of,  195,  353, 
408. 

Spies,  20,  84 ;  British,  337 ;  British  sys 
tem,  515. 

Spooner,  Walter,  23. 

Spotswood,  Alexander,  254,  314,  319. 

Spoliations,  British,  179,  195,  224,  275, 
327,  463,  469,  609;  in  Connecticut, 
141,  344,  346,  352;  at  Kingston, 
N.  Y.,  197;  on  Northern  frontier, 


Spoliations — Continued. 

469,    596;    at    Springfield,    N.    J., 
434  ;  in  Virginia,  515. 

Springfield  (Massachusetts),  arms  at, 
160 ;  laboratory,  349,  477 ;  charges 
against  officers  at,  289 ;  court-mar 
tial  at,  290,  306  ;  stoppage  of  work 
at,  495. 

Springfield  (New  Jersey),  burnt  by 
British,  434. 

Springer,  John,  370. 

Sproat,  David,  477,  567. 

Sprout,  Ebenezer,  622. 

Spy.     (See  Spies.) 

Staff,  appointments,  15,  240. 

Staff  Departments,  Investigation  of. 
396,  397  ;  extravagance  of,  397  ;  re 
port  on,  411. 

Stages,    establishment   of,    237. 

Stanbery,  Joseph,  498. 

Stanbery,  Peter,  498. 

Standards.     (See  Colors.) 

Staten  Island,  British  on,  183 ;  expedi 
tion  against,  72,  70,  180,  181,  195, 
395;  evacuation  of,  055,  658;  re 
ported  success  on,  177. 

States,  abuses  in,  215 ;  aid  from,  431, 
667;  aid  to  individual,  328;  appli 
cation  to,  609,  616 ;  Congress'  fear 
of  offending,  436. 

Circular  letters  from  Committee  of 
Cooperation,  424,  427,  429,  431, 
433,  434,  435,  439,  450;  from  Con 
gress,  485,  521 ;  from  Morris,  542, 
620, 657, 660 ;  from  Washington,  421. 
Continental  treasurers'  di-afts  on, 
516;  exertions  of,  307,  405,  428, 
441,  442,  523,  559;  evasion  of  tax 
payment  to  the  U.  S.,  (520;  fail 
ure  to  furnish  men,  503,  536;  fail 
ure  to  furnish  quotas  of  provisions, 
411 ;  failure  to  furnish  specific  sup 
plies.  531;  finance,  657;  forage 
from.  261  ;  Greene's  letter  to,  518 ; 
money  furnished  by,  422,  485 ; 
money  quotas,  409,  482,  506,  507, 
652 ;  negligence  of,  431 ;  pensions, 
355 ;  powers,  426,  436 ;  powers, 
civil,  593;  powers,  military,  596; 
requisitions  on,  432,  442,  447 ;  su- 
pineness  of,  545,  582,  594,  679. 
Supplies,  426,  427,  431;  credit  for, 
386;  quota  of.  404,  427;  specific, 
406. 


732 


INDEX. 


States — Continued. 
Treason  acts,  604. 

Troops,  deficiencies,  450,  562 ;  cloth 
ing,  358,  377;  filling  battalions, 
197,  198,  340,  358,  429;  pay,  524, 
565,  618,  651  ;  quotas  of,  384,  401, 
402,  403,  404,  405,  423,  424,  517, 
561,  562;  raising  of,  540;  returns 
of,  136. 
Unity  of,  648. 

Stark,  John,  233,  238,  47(5,  477. 

Starke,  Robert,  550. 

Starvation   of   army,   206. 

Stediford,  Garret,  372. 

Stewart,  Charles,  341. 

Steel.  Alexander,  345. 

Steel,  Archibald,  305. 

Stephen,  Adam,  111,  138,  139,  443. 

Stephens,  Humphrey,  218,  226,  227. 

Stephens,  rhilip,  252. 

Steuben,  Frederich  Wilhelm  Augustus, 
Baron  von,  215,  232,  234,  269,  395, 
502,  526;  letters,  379,  669,  671, 
680;  arrangement  of  officers,  623; 
case  of,  571,  596;  claim  to  pay, 
570 ;  command,  251 ;  desires  of, 
251 ;  expenses,  355  ;  Inspector-gen 
eral,  259 ;  need  of  services,  466 ; 
regulations  for  army,  297,  361 ; 
report  on  letter  relating  to,  255 ; 
visit  to  Congress,  246 ;  warrants 
paid  to,  356. 

Western  posts  mission,  665,  667 ;  in 
structions,  668 ;  meeting  with  Hal- 
dimand,  670,  671  ;  passport,  670, 
671 ;  surrender  of,  669,  670 ;  report 
on,  672. 

Stevenson,  Hugh,  65. 

Stewart,  Charles,  459. 

Stewart,  Walter,  478.  479,  481  ;  letters, 
480,  483. 

Stirling.  William  Alexander,  Lord,  40, 
195,  218,  233,  351,  395,  438,  620, 
635,  639 ;  letters,  86,  233,  272,  395 ; 
account  against  U.  S.,  232,  233; 
character  of,  638;  death,  636,  637, 
638;  exchange,  88;  memorial  of 
surgeons'  mates,  62. 

Stock,  52,  71,  72,  74,  177. 

Stockbridge  Indians.      (Sec  Indians.) 

Stockings,  195. 

Stockton,  Richard,  115. 

Stoddard,  Darius,  282. 

Stoddard,  Josiah,  257,  281,  282,  285. 


Stoddard,  Orring,  399. 

Stoddert,  Benjamin,  315,  377,  378,  382, 
384,  385.  400,  402,  408,  410,  413, 
414,  417,  419,  428.  429,  430,  434, 
448,  451,  452,  454,  467.  471.  475, 
478,  486,  609;  resignation.  308; 
drafts  and  copies  by,  228,  378,  379, 
380,  389,  390,  403,  404,  438,  613, 
632. 

Stono  Ferry  (South  Carolina),  action 
at,  346;  British  at,  404. 

Stony  Point  (New  York),  365;  British 
works  at,  334,  336 ;  capture  of, 
345,  346,  349;  evacuation  of,  372; 
medals,  honors,  and  rewards,  348 ; 
orders  for  assault,  345 ;  suggestion 
of  plan  of  attempt  on,  343 ;  thanks 
of  Congress  for,  352. 

Store-keepers,  411. 

Stores,  66,  156,  230,  340.  440,  441,  5(5!). 
597;  account,  190;  at  Annapolis, 
132,  133;  artillery,  496;  at  Balti 
more,  132,  133,  143;  at  Borden- 
town,  223;  at  Boston,  40,  41,  548, 
551;  captured  from  enemy,  106; 
at  Carlisle,  172;  concealed  by  to- 
ries,  189;  in  Connecticut.  142;  for 
Delaware  regiment,  449 ;  destroyed 
at  Danbury,  141,  142;  destruction 
and  embezzlement  of.  450 ;  for 
Eastern  department.  129 ;  at  Eas- 
ton,  294;  from  France,  204,  547; 
for  the  French,  445 ;  for  French 
Creek,  13(5;  at  Fishkill,  434;  in 
Georgia,  143;  hospital,  632;  issue, 
632;  for  Indians,  496;  magazines, 
1 19,  468,  588 ;  at  Morristown,  409 ;  . 
movement  of,  99,  100,  189.  433,  434, 
435,  507,  534,  535,  598;  naval,  217, 
in  New  Hampshire,  143 ;  at  New 
London,  43 ;  in  North  Carolina, 
143 ;  for  Northern  department, 
129 ;  to  officers,  366 ;  ordnance.  23, 
599;  in  Pennsylvania.  139;  at 
Philadelphia,  106,  122.  125,  127, 
128,  135,  176,  241  ;  private  use  of, 
146  ;  returns  of,  168,  419  ;  in  Rhode 
Island,  143;  scarcity  of,  376;  in 
South,  528;  at  Springfield,  Mass., 
144;  transportation  of,  340,  442, 
443,  528,  533,  548,  551  ;  in  Vir 
ginia,  598,  599 ;  waste  of,  468 ;  for 
Western  department,  372,  509 ;  for 
Western  expedition,  345 ;  at  Wy- 


INDEX. 


733 


Stores — Continued. 

oming,  347;  at  West  Point,  .398, 
434:  at  Yorktown,  553,  558.  See 
alxo  Commissary-General  of  Mili 
tary  Stores. 

Stores.  Department  of  Military.  496. 

Store-ship.  British,  10(5 ;  loss  of,  120. 

Storrs.  Experience.  23. 

Strauhen,  Philip,  530,  53'). 

Stringer.  Samuel.  48.  11(5.  117. 

Subalterns,  20. 

Subsistence,  19,  22,  70,  191,  209,  318, 
3(57,  3(5!).  371,  372,  377,  385,  388, 
561,  580 ;  estimate,  077 ;  for  gen 
eral  officers,  372 ;  roll  of  hospital 
department,  070 ;  of  hospital  offi 
cers,  629 ;  money,  356 ;  notes  for 
Washington's  family.  033;  of  offi 
cers.  441,  447,  (529,  6:50,  (532,  636, 
037,  050;  of  prisoners.  448.  497. 
012.  013,  019.  (521.  039:  for  re-  j 
emits.  120. 

Substitutes,  202. 

Suffolk  County.  (,s'r>r  New  York,  Suf 
folk  County.) 

Sullivan.   Daniel.  307. 

Sullivan.  Ebenezer,  221. 

Sullivan.  John,  52,  53,  50,  57,  253.  255, 
313,  320,  324.  327,  330,  331,  334, 
335,  338,  341,  342,  345,  350.  351, 
352.  357,  413,  4(50.  401.  4(55,  4(50, 
469,  471.  472,  474,  475.  482,  483, 
484,  485,  480.  490.  495,  496.  501, 
502,  512,  513,  514,  532,  535;  let 
ters,  53,  54,  61,  85,  110,  150,  158, 
195,  218.  234,  252,  253,  256,  258, 
272,  307,  319,  325,  327,  329,  332, 
333,  336,  339,  340,  341.  344,  354, 
360,  3(57,  470,  472,  475.  478,  483, 
484,  488,  496,  503,  511.  515,  519, 
521.  524.  530,  535,  620;  abilities  of, 
58 :  address  to  troops,  360 ;  arms 
for.  248 ;  command  of  expendition 
against  Six  Nations,  295,  296; 
commissions  to  officers  in  Canada, 
59;  complaints,  352,  357;  contro 
versy  with  Board  of  War,  300; 
court  of  inquiry  on,  180,  195,  198; 
exchange  of.  88;  failure  against 
Staten  Island,  181 ;  general  orders 
of,  350 ;  impropriety  of  letter,  159, 
100 ;  instructions  for  Western  ex 
pedition.  331 ;  misstatements  of. 
354;  Oiieida  addresses,  301,  368; 


Sullivan- — Continued. 

papers  sent  to  Congress,  347  ;  ques 
tions  to  General  officers  in  Rhode 
Island,  256  ;  recall  from  army,  185, 
186,  187;  request  for  Stark,  234, 
238 ;  resignation  of,  158,  382  ;  serv 
ices  to  Army  in  Congress,  531 ; 
success  of,  370 ;  supplies  for,  352 ; 
victories  of,  363 ;  terms  with  In 
dians,  333,  334. 

Sumner.  Job,  304. 

Sumter,  Thomas,  450,  500. 

Superintendent  of  Finance.  (See  Fi 
nance.  Superintendent  of.) 

Supplies,  18,  20.  22,  23,  54,  68,  91,  94, 
100,  110,  112,  155,  186,  205,  280, 
317.  354,  377,  379,  388.  391,  399, 
405,  409.  411,  412.  414,  422,  424, 
429.  431.  433,  434.  435,  441,  448, 
449,  450.  455,  477,  479,  480,  484, 
489.  507.  510,  520.  526,  530,  532, 
507,  (540;  at  Albany,  272;  articles 
of  agreement  for,  575 ;  from  Ber 
muda,  309;  British,  139;  called 
for.  427 ;  captured  on  high  seas, 
77;  collection  of,  206,  485;  con 
tract  matters.  510,  523,  575,  582, 
586,  588 ;  for  Convention  troops, 
518;  curtailment  of,  282;  from 
Delaware,  432;  difficulties,  592; 
distribution  of.  101 ;  estimates, 
387,  441 ;  from  Europe,  03 ;  for 
Fort  Pitt,  400,  408,  417,  003;  at 
Fort  Schuyler,  330,  456;  from 
France,  404,  406;  for  the  French, 
323.  362,  512;  furnished  British, 
71.  74.  409,  024;  furnished  by 
James  White,  447;  Hollings- 
worth's  report  on,  408 ;  hospital, 
537,  003.  004;  for  Indians,  494, 
604;  lack  of,  330,  344,  350,  378, 
410.  411.  420,  425,  431,  432.  440, 
449,  450,  451,  462,  470,  474,  505,  509, 
512,  576;  for  march  of  army  to 
south.  542 ;  from  Maryland,  407 ; 
energy  of  New  Jersey  in  furnish 
ing.  396.  398:  for  New  Jersey 
troops.  572;  New  York's  inability 
to  furnish,  482 ;  for  operation 
against  New  York  City,  492 ;  in 
North.  409;  for  Northern  army. 
118,  100,  102,  104,  275;  payment 
for,  279,  298,  493,  63(5 ;  for  partisan 
corps,  469 ;  from  Pennsylvania, 


734 


INDEX. 


Supplies — Continued. 

407,  408,  427 ;  for  Pennsylvania's 
proposed  expedition,  610 ;  from 
people,  134 ;  from  Philadelphia 
merchants  and  bankers,  436 ; 
prices  of,  172,  404 ;  for  prisoners, 
474,  560,  633;  prospects  of,  499; 
purchase  of,  137,  387,  405,  531; 
quality  of,  632  ;  quartermaster  and 
commissary  supplies,  387 :  queries 
as  to,  91 ;  for  recruits,  562 ;  sale 
of,  652 ;  for  Schuyler,  161 ;  seizure 
of,  190 ;  for  South,  512,  569 ;  from 
South,  237 ;  specific,  406,  471,  522, 
531,  535,  536,  542 ;  spoiled,  339 ;  at 
Springfield,  189;  from  States,  386, 
404,  405,  426,  427;  for  Sullivan, 
352;  system,  158,  476,  616;  trans 
portation  of,  342,  442,  514,  527 ;  at 
Trenton,  188;  vouchers,  588;  in 
Western  department,  286,294,310, 
324;  for  West  Point,  431,  595;  at 
Wyoming,  630.  Sec  also  Provi 
sions. 

Surgeons,  604,  606  ;  examination  of,  94. 
Mates,  memorial,  62,  667 ;  pay,  571 ; 

rations,  571 ;  regimental,  419. 
Memorial,  77;  regimental,  96,  571. 

Survey  work,  226,  235,  236. 

Susquehannah   River,    survey    of,   226, 
235. 

Sutlers,  peculation  of,  181. 

Swan,  John,  349,  354,  360. 

Swan,  Joshua,  516. 

Swanwick,  John,  603. 

Swedish  officers,  476,  478,  483. 

Symonds,  Thomas,  553. 


T. 


Tait,  David,  510. 

Talbot,  Silas,  194. 

Tallmadge,  Benjamin,  474,  492,  641. 

Tallow,  105. 

Tanneries,  172. 

Tanners,  382. 

Tarleton,   Banastre,  526. 

Taulman,  Peter,  677. 

Taxation,  203,  215,  273,  612,  621 ;  Par 
liament  bills,  230 ;  state,  525. 

Tax-dodgers,  616. 

Taxes,  477,  485,  667;  import,  498;  New 
Jersey's  application  of,  618;  New 
York's  action,  591 ;  non-payment, 


Taxes — Continued. 

642 ;  petition  of  New  Jersey  non 
commissioned  officers,  650 ;  state 
evasion  of,  620. 

Taylor,  Francis,  347. 

Taylor,  John,  361,  364. 

Teams,  112,  261,  433,  434 ;  for  contrac 
tors,  604 ;  impressment,  97. 

Tegel,  John  Christian  Timotheus,  529. 

Telfair,  Edward,  455. 

Temple,  John,  274. 

Temple,  Robert,  81,  82. 

Ten  Broeck,  Abraham,  269,  374. 

Tents,  88,  91,  162,  419.  437,  438,  440, 
567;  bell,  210;  cloth.  36;  need  of, 
81,  88,  93;  from  Philadelphia, 
162 ;  for  Massachusetts,  60.  61  ; 
for  Schuyler.  165 ;  for  Western  ex 
pedition,  323. 

Ternant,  Jean  Baptiste,  261,  486. 

Thanksgiving  proclamation.  554,  620. 

Thompson,  James,  576. 

Thompson,  John,  448. 

Thompson,  William,  21,  53,  331 ;  ex 
change  of,  206,  231,  233,  331 ;  peti 
tion,  333. 

Thomson,  Charles,  148,  154,  278,  370, 
534,  560,  672  ;  -address  to  Washing 
ton,  680. 

Thornton,  Peter  Presley.  9 :  drafts  and 
copies  by,  257. 

Three  Brothers,  (534. 

Three  Rivers  (Canada),  attack,  53; 
defeat,  54. 

Ticonderoga  (New  York),  advantages 
of,  75;  attack  on,  155;  British 
feint  against,  100 ;  command  at, 

119,  130;  defense  of,  142,  157;  de 
signs    against,    144,    186;    evacua 
tion,  160,  161,  164,  213;  evacuation 
inquiry,    165,    178,    180,    213,    225, 
226,  232,  233,  243,  247;  fortifying, 
67,    68;    howitzers    for,    123,    124; 
officers,  133;  troops  for,  66,  141. 

Tilghman,  Tench,  9,  190,  507,  514;  let 
ters,  408,  456 ;  drafts  and  copies 
by,  74,  78,  79,  82,  83,  84,  89,  90,  93, 
94,  95,  98,  100,  101,  107,  108,  109. 
110,  112,  113,  114,  116.  118,  119, 

120,  121,    122,    124,    125,    127,    128, 
129,   132,    133,    134,   135,    136,    140, 
144,    145,    146,    150,    151,   152.    153, 
154,    156,    159,    161,    162,    168.    171, 
174,    175,    176,    177,    178,    179,    181, 


INDEX. 


735 


Tilghman — Continued. 

183,  189,  190,  191,  192,  194,  196, 
197,  198,  199,  200,  201,  202,  204, 
205,  207,  208,  209,  211,  214,  21G, 
217,  218,  219,  222,  223,  224,  225, 
230,  231,  233,  234,  236,  237,  239, 
241,  242,  243,  248,  252,  253,  255, 
256,  258,  260,  261,  263,  264,  267, 
268,  269,  270.  271,  272,  274,  276, 
277,  279,  280,  281,  282,  284,  286, 
287,  288,  289,  292,  293,  295,  296, 
297,  298,  299,  300,  301,  302,  303, 
304,  305,  306,  308,  309,  312,  326, 
349,  353,  355,  358,  359,  362,  364, 
365,  366,  367.  368,  369,  370,  371, 
372,  373,  374,  375,  376,  381,  383, 
385,  387,  388,  389,  394,  395,  396, 
397,  398,  399,  400,  401,  403,  404, 
405,  406,  407,  408,  409,  410,  411, 
412,  415,  416,  419,  420,  421,  425, 
426,  427,  428,  429,  431.  434,  437, 
439,  440,  441,  444,  445,  446,  447, 
448,  449,  453.  454,  455,  456,  457, 
459,  460,  463,  464,  465,  466,  467, 
468,  469,  470,  471,  472.  473,  474, 
475,  476,  477,  480,  483,  489,  492, 
493,  494,  495,  496,  498,  499,  500, 
501,  502,  504,  505,  506,  508.  510, 
512,  514,  515,  518,  519,  520,  522, 
523,  524,  527,  528,  531,  532,  533, 
535,  536,  537,  538,  539,  540,  542, 
543,  547,  549,  550,  551,  556,  560, 
561,  562,  564.  565,  566,  567,  568, 
569,  570,  572,  606,  607,  608,  610, 
611,  613,  614,  616,  619.  621,  622, 
623,  624,  625,  626,  627,  629,  630, 

Tilton,  Ezekiel,  604. 

Tioguancla,  630. 

Tobacco,  for  American  prisoners  at 
Charleston,  511,  515,  519,  521,  522, 
528. 

Tools,  intrenching,  68,  146. 

Topham,  Daniel,  326. 

Tophain,  John,  339.  490. 

Tories.      (See  Loyalists.) 

Townsend,  Sarah,  349. 

Trade,  bills  in  Parliament,  645 ;  with 
enemy,  57,  137,  149,  196,  264,  469, 
490,  496,  537,  624,  625,  641,  646; 
free,  17;  French  protection  of, 
224  ;  reciprocity  with  Britain,  649. 

Transportation  matters,  424,  427,  442, 
443,  469,  498,  528,  533,  536,  567. 

Traversie,  Joseph,  117,  468. 


Treason,  60,  467;  laws  in  States,  593, 
604 ;  New  York  Convention  re 
solve,  70. 

Treasury  (Continental)  accounts,  42; 
Comptroller  and  contract  matters, 
601,  602;  money  difficulties,  202; 
money  from  States,  422. 

Treasury,  Board  of,  201,  213,  282,  286, 
309,  311,  322,  335',  355,  357,  358, 
368,  375,  390,  396,  406.  413,  420, 
421,  425,  467,  468,  522,  660; 
changes,  545 ;  contractor  accounts, 
600 ;  Convention  troops  accounts, 
394 ;  inability  to  furnish  money, 
422;  muster  rolls.  418;  prisoner 
matters,  394;  protest  of  bills  of 
British  officers,  541 ;  reports,  204 ; 
resignations  of  paymasters,  323 ; 
Stranben's  case.  536  :  treason,  467. 

Treaty,  with  Holland.  636:  with  In 
dians,  83 ;  negotiations  in  Europe. 
671  ;  of  Paris,  646. 

Trenton,  battle  of,  112;  victory,  112, 
113,  114;  Congress  at.  664. 

Trimble,  James,  446. 

Troops,  92,  126,  162,  330;  from  Albany, 
222;  disposition  of,  159;  drill,  90; 
east  of  Hudson,  1O7 ;  march  to 
ward  Philadelphia,  165 ;  march  of 
reenforcements,  142 ;  movements, 
99,  103,  135,  138,  139.  143,  144,  182, 
185,  262,  264,  276;  from  North, 
105,  106;  on  North  River,  182; 
Western,  130.  (See  also  -Draft 
and  under  the  individual  States.) 

Trumbull,  John,  9;  sketch,  17;  drafts 
and  copies  by,  343. 

Trumbull,  Jonathan,  29.  187,  219,  432; 
letters,  13,  22,  66.  71,  110,  343,344. 

Trumbull,  Jonathan,  jr.,  9,  540,  541, 
554,  618,  656,  658,  669;  letters, 
617,  622,  669;  commission,  661; 
drafts  and  copies  by.  24,  279,  280, 
462,  525,  526,  527,  528.  531,  532, 
533,  534,  535,  542,  544.  545,  546, 
547,  548,  549,  550,  553,  554,  555, 
558,  559,  561,  576.  577,  579,  580, 
581,  582,  584,  585,  586,  587,  588, 
589,  590,  592,  594,  598,  599,  600, 
601,  602,  604,  605,  606,  607,  609, 
611,  612,  613,  614,  615,  616,  617, 
619,  620,  622,  623.  624,  643.  644, 
645,  646,  648,  649,  650,  652,  653, 
654,  655,  656,  657,  658,  659.  660, 


736 


INDEX. 


Trunibull — Continued. 

661,    662.    663,   (5GG,   GG7.   GG8.   669, 

671, 
Trunibull.  Joseph,   letters.   17,  54,  1GO ; 

estimate    of    stores,    22;    supplies, 

110;  resignation,  1G9. 
Tryon,  William,  228,  231,  343;  letters, 

228;    address    to    inhabitants    of 

Connecticut,  342;   cruelty  of,  20G. 
Tudor,  William,  1G. 
Tupper,  Benjamin,  78. 
Turner,  George,  G27. 
Turner,  Tompkins   Hilgrove.  589. 
Tuscaroras.     (See  Indians.) 
Tuthill,  Elisha,  348. 
Twenty-first   Continental   Infantry,  91. 
Tylor,  Simon,  477. 


Uniforms,  502,  514,  519. 

Union,  necessity  of,  657. 

United  States,  Commissioners  in 
France,  234,  240,  597;  commission 
ers  for  peace,  GIG ;  condition  of, 
532;  feeling  between  Great  Britain 
and,  G50  ;  harmonious  .  relations 
with  Great  Britain,  G71 ;  industry 
of  people,  530 ;  ministers  abroad, 
372 ;  seal.  Go ;  State  evasion  of 
taxes,  G20 ;  title  adopted,  238. 


Vache.  John  Francis,  G03.  G09. 

Valcour  Island  (New  York),  action 
off.  97. 

Vallance,  David,  319. 

A'an  Alstine.  Peter,  515. 

Van  Campen,  Benjamin,  265. 

Van  Campen,  John,  265. 

Vance,  John.  239. 

Van  Cortlandt,  Philip,  172,  311. 

Vanderburgh,  James,  659,  GGO. 

Van  Dyke,  Abraham,  425,  438,  441. 

Van  Dyke,  Cornelius,  363,  373. 

Van  Dyke,  John,  372,  376. 

Van  Dyke,  Nicholas,  457,  460. 

Van  Rensselaer,  Henry,  373. 

Van  Schaick.  Goose,  270,  373,  374;  let 
ters,  271,  309,  310,  325,  374;  case 
of,  591  ;  leave  of  absence.  580 ; 
thanks  of  Congress  to,  317. 

Van  Wagener,  Garret  .7.,  469. 


Van  Wart.  Isaac,  471. 

Varick,  Richard,  9,  457  ;  accounts,  673  ; 
demand  of,  613;  money  due.  588; 
needs  of,  577;  payment  of.  616, 
638 ;  work  of,  637 ;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  173,  679. 

Varnum,  James  Mitchell,  218.  475,  496, 
498,  502,  509,  512,  513,  535,  536, 
538,  551,  555,  556;  letters,  540, 
541,  542.  549. 

Vaudreuil,  Louis  Philippe  de  Regaud, 
Marquis  de,  622. 

Vaughan.  John,  197.  198. 

Vergennes,  Charles  Gravier,  Comte  de, 
599,  623. 

Vegetables,  165. 

Vermonet, ,  59. 

A'ermont,  534.  537,  626,  629,  630,  638, 
G39;  Jonathan  Arnold,  640 ;  au 
thority,  (530;  attitude  and  maneu 
vers  of,  557,  642;  boundaries  of, 
541  ;  claim  to  admission  into  the 
Confederation,  538 ;  claim  to  terri 
tory,  565 ;  interposition  of  Con 
gress,  (530;  negotiations  with  Brit 
ish.  565,  626 ;  policy  and  rights, 
557 ;  remonstrance,  639. 

Vernejous,  Jean  Louis  de,  91. 

Vernon,  William,  373. 

Vernon, ,  525. 

Verplanck's  Point  (New  York),  336, 
372. 

Vienna  (Austria),  Congress  at,  538, 
548,  549. 

Vienne,  Marquis  de,  440. 

Villefranc, .  (541.  642.  643. 

Vinegar,  168,  52(5,  632. 

Virginia,  494;  Assembly,  424;  bounty, 

230,    232. 

British  in,  324,  326,  327,  471,  485. 
491,  495,  519,  526,  530,  534,  535; 
movements,  513,  521,  534,  536; 
outrages,  322,  515. 
Circular  from  Committee  of  Coop 
eration,  437 ;  command  in,  526 ; 
Convention  troops  in,  507,  517, 
518;  corn,  431;  Committee  of 
Safety,  24;  Cornwallis  in,  538; 
delegates  to  Congress,  314,  319, 
328,  416,  656;  enlistments  in,  232, 
287;  the  federal  union,  460; 
French  troops  moved  to,  484 ; 
financial  news  from,  596;  horses 
purchased  in,  296;  hospital  in, 


INDEX. 


737 


Virginia — Continued. 

585,  588 ;  impost  in,  030 ;  in 
telligence  from,  27,  20,  175,  430, 
521,  538;  land  in,  354;  land  pur 
chases  in,  635  ;  lands  on  Ohio,  453  ; 
Western  land  cession,  488,  492, 
493 ;  loss  of  opportunity  in,  515 ; 
men  and  beef  for  Greene,  509; 
military  situation,  494,  511,  512, 
513,  519;  militia,  170,  187,  189, 
234,  321,  407,  430;  move  against 
enemy,  530. 

Officers,  430;  arrangement  of,  289, 
309,  395,  443,  042;  changes,  315; 
commissions,  299,  304,  305,  308, 
313,  310,  324,  309,  384;  ensigns, 
305  ;  promotions,  309  ;  rank.  123  ; 
resignations,  313 ;  second  lieuten 
ants,  memorial,  90;  subalterns, 
308. 

Operations  in,  520 ;  recruiting  in, 
171,  191,  033;  recruits.  447.  reen- 
forcements,  419,  513;  skirmishes 
in,  513 ;  southwestern  counties, 
233 ;  spirit  of,  530 ;  stores  in,  598, 
599. 

Troops,  33,  124,  179,  223,  227,  251, 
312,  377,  400,  430,  443,  459;  ad 
ditional  battalion,  281 ;  arms  for, 
121 ;  artillery  from,  149 ;  cavalry, 
105,  300;  clothing.  140,  208,  315; 
convict  servants,  140 ;  deserters, 
413,  410 ;  detachment  in  South 
Carolina,  010 ;  difficulties  among, 
359 ;  for  Flying  Camp,  74 ;  march 
south,  384,  385.  393;  movement 
of,  111,  383;  Ninth  Regiment, 
310,  324;  orders  for,  314,  382; 
pay,  123;  raising  of  troops,  311, 
443 ;  rifle  company,  07. 

Troops   ordered   to,   394;    troops   in, 

020;  Volunteers  from,  227,  229. 
Virginia  Gazette  (The),  24. 
Volunteers,     cavalry,      448;      German 
corps,  276 ;  from  Virginia,  227,  229. 


Wadsvvorth,    Jeremiah,    272,    289,    294, 

307,  383,  380 ;  letters,  218,  342. 
Wadsworth,  Peleg,  30. 
Wagoners,  291,  293,  298,  300,  307. 
Wagon  masters,  318,  411. 

28032—06 47 


Wagons,  94,  113,  129,  146,  327,  329, 
433;  allowed  officers,  411;  lack  of, 
333 ;  surrendered  at  Yorktown, 
555 ;  for  Western  expedition,  323, 
328. 

Wales,  Ebenezer,  563. 
Wales,  Nathaniel,  22,  23. 
Walke,  Thomas,  656,  657. 
Walker,  Benjamin,  9,  212,  376 ;  letters, 
034,    043;    drafts    and    copies    by, 
503,   507,   508,   509,   571,   574,   570, 
578,   580,   582,   585,   589,   590,   592, 
593,   595,   590,   001,   009,    029,   030, 
031,   032,    035,   037,   638,   639,   640, 
041,   642,   643,   645,   648,   649,   653, 
054,   658,   661,   663,   664,   065,   675, 
070,  077,  078,  679. 
Walker,  John,  9. 
Wallace,  Hugh,  122. 
Walton,  George,  113,  114,  115,  116,  117, 
125,    120,    151,    109,   455,   465,   466, 
470,    511,    538,    539;    letters,    117, 
149,  107,  109. 
Walton,  John,  578. 

War,  Articles  of,  19,  27;  continuation 
of,  577,  597,  030;  end  of,  648;  as 
funds  producer,  622 ;   miseries  of, 
584 ;  prosecution  of,  579,  589. 
War,  Board  of : 

[The  calendar  proper  being  a  chronological 
list  of  the  correspondence  with  Wash 
ington,  a  duplication  of  letter  entries 
has  not  been  made  here.  The  existence 
of  a  letter  is  easily  ascertained  by  refer 
ence  to  its  chronological  position  or 
from  the  subject  entries  of  this  index.] 

67,  72,  75,  94,  99,  101,  136,  145,  147, 

149,  163,  105,  190,   203,  200,  207, 

211,  212,  214,  215,   210,  218,  219, 

222,  223,  229,  236,   237,  239,  242, 

245,  247,  252,  257,   260,  261,  262, 

203,  264,  266,  208,   272,  274,  275, 

270,  277,  279,  280,   282,  283,  289, 

290,  292,  293,  295,   296,  297,  299, 

300,  301,  302,  303,   304,  305,  306, 

309,  313,  314,  315,   310,  319,  320, 

321,  325,  326,  328,    329,  330,  331 

332,  335,  338,  339,   340,  344,  347, 

348,  349,  352,  354,   355,  357,  359. 

362,  304,  305,  366,   368,  369,  370, 

371,  375,  380,  381,   383,  385,  387, 

388,  389,  390,  392,   394,  400,  401, 

402,  403,  405,  406,   407,  408,  410, 


738 


INDEX. 


War,  Board  of — Continued. 

412,  414,  415,  418.  419,  420,  421, 
423,  425,  427,  428,  429,  430,  432, 
434,  436,  437,  440,  440,  448,  449, 
452,  453,  455,  450,  402.  400,  407, 
468,  409,  470,  475,  470,  478,  479, 
480,  483,  484,  488,  493,  494.  497, 
498,  499,  501,  502,  504,  500,  508, 
509,  510,  512,  515,  510,  517,  518, 
520,  522,  524,  520,  527,  528,  529, 
531,  533,  534,  535.  530,  537,  545. 
547,  548,  554,  558;  business  of, 
490 ;  clothing  trouble  with  Penn 
sylvania,  378,  380,  381  ;  contro 
versy  with  Sullivan,  352,  300;  de 
lay  in  reports,  204 ;  election  of. 
201;  established,  55,  50,  57,  59; 
explanation  of  a  resolve  of  Con 
gress,  408 ;  member  to  confer  with 
Commander-in-chief,  535,  530,  537; 
members,  50, 198 ;  new  board,  198 ; 
power  to  order  courts-martial, 
228,  405. 

Reports,  on  Indian  matters.  244 ; 
on  pensions,  448 ;  on  prisoner  mat 
ters,  211,  212 ;  on  retention  of 
general  officers,  558 ;  on  Virginia 
arrangement,  289. 

Secretary  to,  210;  Washington's 
correspondence  with,  03 ;  matters 
referred  to,  05,  09,  70.  71,  73,  75, 
79,  87,  101,  119,  147,  148,  149,  150, 
151,  152,  153,  154,  103,  171,  175, 
170,  178,  192,  193,  194,  195,  202, 
208,  209,  219,  220,  221,  222,  224, 
236,  237,  238,  240,  244,  251,  254, 
255,  258,  259,  201,  202,  209.  270, 
271,  272,  273,  274,  270,  288,  295, 
296,  299,  300,  301,  302,  309,  312, 
314,  318,  338,  341,  350,  352,  355, 
358,  369,  372,  375,  382,  385,  386, 
387,  388,  390,  392,  395,  397,  402, 
403,  404,  409,  412,  413,  418,  442, 
443,  448,  454,  455,  407,  474,  475, 
492,  500,  510,  518,  550,  557. 

War,  Secretary  at : 

[The  calendar  proper  being  a  chrono 
logical  list  of  the  correspondence  with 
Washington,  a  duplication  of  letter  en 
tries  has  not  been  made  here.  The 
existence  of  a  letter  is  easily  ascer 
tained  by  reference  to  its  chronological 
position  or  from  the  subject  entries 
of  this  index.] 


War,  Secretary  at — Continued. 

540,  549,  500,  501,  502,  504,  565,  506. 
570,  572,  574,  575.  570,  577,  578, 
579,  580,  581,  582,  584,  585,  580, 
588,  589,  590,  591.  592.  593,  594, 
595,  596,  599,  000,  001,  002,  003, 
604,  605,  GOG,  007.  008,  009,  010, 
013,  014,  615,  GIG,  017,  018,  019, 
020,  021,  022,  G23.  025,  626,  627, 
629,  630,  031,  033,  G34,  G35,  03G, 
G38,  639,  640,  041,  043,  040,  048. 
652,  653,  654,  655,  657,  658,  660 
001,  062,  663,  665,  607,  668,  669, 
072,  67(5,  077.  078;  delay  in  ap 
pointment  of,  515 ;  journey  to  Bos 
ton,  077 ;  letter  to  be  submitted  to 
Congress,  503 ;  powers  transferred 
to  Commander-in-chief,  502 ;  que 
ries  submitted  to,  640 ;  reception 
of  a  report  of,  027 ;  report  on  pay, 
501 ;  Sullivan  and  New  England 
jealousy,  49G. 

Ward,  Artemas,  84,  446,  472.  495,  509 ; 
letters,  41,  55,  58,  60,  09. 

Ward,  Bernard,  490. 

Ward,  Edward,  513. 

Ward,  Jonathan,  91. 

Ward,  Joseph,  385,  417,  419. 

Ward,  Matthias,  409. 

Ward,  Samuel,  35,  199. 

Warner,  Seth,  378. 

Warren,  James,  131,  373. 

Warren,  John,  592. 

Warren,  Joseph,  133. 

Warren,   Samuel,  622. 

Washington,  George,  9 ;  accepts  com 
mand,  11  :  account  with  U.  S., 
670,  071. 

Address,  to  Canada,  20 ;  to  Congress, 
559,  500,  572;  to  officers  at  New- 
burgh,  045 ;  on  resigning  commis 
sion,  680. 

Aids,  75 ;  answer  to  Gates,  209 ;  ap 
pointments    of,    135 ;    appreciation 
of  Congress  approval,  44. 
Army,  arrangement,  603 ;  reduction, 

54 ;  return,  571 ;  state  of,  212. 
Articles  for  use  of,  533 ;  articles 
from  France,  223 ;  answer  to  Bos 
ton  Selectmen,  39 ;  journey  to  Bos 
ton,  12 ;  Boudinot's  friendship, 
057 ;  burdens  of,  15 ;  camp  equi 
page,  45  ;  captured  articles,  210 ; 


INDEX. 


739 


Washington,  George — Continued. 

Curleton  interview,  593,  590,  653, 
654,  655,  656,  657 ;  Committee  of 
Conference,  20,  22,  281,  415,  535, 
559,  560 ;  Committee  on  Dupor- 
tail's  letter,  674;  commission,  11, 
679,  680 ;  commission  to  arrange  a 
cartel,  614. 

Congress,  access  to  secret  papers, 
673,  674;  address  of  President, 
571,  670,  672,  680;  approval  of  ac 
tions,  588 ;  approval  of  course  as 
to  frigates,  202 ;  approval  of  an 
swer  to  Digby,  633 ;  approval  of 
letter  to  Howe,  217 ;  approval  of 
opinions,  380 ;  approval  of  Penn 
sylvania  mutiny  measures,  487 ; 
attendance  on,  49,  50,  269,  279, 
559,  571,  669,  670,  679 ;  correspond 
ence  with,  87,  183,  255,  277;  de 
lay  of,  455,  465 ;  enemies  in,  213 ; 
intention  to  offend,  226 ;  opinion 
on  resolves,  570 ;  President  of, 
200,  278,  532,  534;  removal  of  re 
striction,  446;  thanks  of,  42,  52, 
193,  194,  248,  352,  555 ;  thanks  sug 
gested  for  French,  501. 
Correspondence  with  Board  of  War, 
63  ;  Coughnawaga  Indian  talk,  36  : 
criticism  of  Commander-in-Chief 
and  Army,  210 ;  critics  of  army, 
206 ;  delay  in  reaching  Princeton, 
671  ;  Delawares'  peace,  318 ;  dra 
goon  guard,  675,  676 ;  Drayton's 
friendship,  249 ;  embarrassing  situ 
ation,  652;  family  of,  633,  677; 
general  orders  on  occasion  of  New- 
burgh  addresses,  644 ;  De  Grasse 
interview,  547 ;  gratitude  due, 
650 ;  horses  for,  297 ;  Howe's  re 
quest,  81 ;  household  expense, 
646,  647 ;  influence  for  peace,  193 ; 
observations  on  Inspector-General 
ship,  312 ;  comment  on  plan  of  in 
spection,  564;  Patterson  interview, 
73 ;  judgment  of,  130 ;  Lauren's 
politeness,  290 ;  limiting  opera 
tions  to  U.  S.,  441  ;  Lovell's  letter, 
493 ;  McHenry's  invitation,  651 ; 
Massachusetts  committee  of  con 
ference,  28;  military  establish 
ment,  650;  Robert  Morris,  672, 
673,676;  negotiations  of  bills,  572; 


Washington,  George — Continued. 

visit  to  New  Jersey,  657 ;  opinion 
on  New  Jersey  officers'  remon 
strance,  344;  New  York  Conven 
tion,  70,  74  ;  Northward  tour,  668 ; 
opinion  requested  by  the  Secre 
tary  of  War,  563 ;  papers  sent  to 
Congress,  80 ;  Pasmiquoddy  Indian 
talk,  37;  on  peace  establishment,. 
673;  phaeton,  185,  187,  191;  in 
Philadelphia.  339,  559  ;  postage,  26. 
Powers,  delegated  from  Congress, 
187,  230;  to  make  detachments, 
407 ;  granted,  453 ;  plenary,  110, 
112,  114  ;  limitation  of,  177  ;  trans 
ferred  from  Board  of  War,  562. 
President  of  the  U.  S.,  680 ;  prisoner 
regulations,  362 ;  purchases  in 
Philadelphia,  670  ;  remarks  on  pro 
motion  system,  502 ;  return  to 
army,  28(5 ;  refusal  of  Howe's  let 
ter,  67,  70;  resignation,  679,  680; 
retirement,  664 ;  Rochambeau  con 
ference,  455,  492,  495,  575,  598; 
Secretary,  502,  504 ;  services  of, 
559 ;  speeches,  559,  560,  572 ;  spu- 
rjous  letters,  228,  229,  232,  235; 
standard  presented  to,  564,  565 ; 
statue  of,  (570,  672 ;  steward  for, 
533,  535,  538 ;  suppression  of  re 
solve,  111 ;  table  of,  529,  530,  531, 
533,  535,  546,  572 ;  Robert  Temple, 
82 ;  thanks  to  Congress,  559 ;  ne 
cessity  of  union,  657. 

Washington,  George  Augustine,  267, 
268. 

Washington,  Martha,  9,  49,  55,  671 ; 
drafts  and  copies  by,  648,  653. 

Washington,  William  Augustine,  274, 
325. 

Wateree  Fords  (South  Carolina),  seiz 
ure  of,  450. 

Watrous,  John  R.,  62. 

Wayne,  Anthony,  343,  355,  438,  478, 
479,  480,  481,  483,  594,  600,  605, 
609,  610;  letters,  331,  387,  389, 
478,  479,  480,  481,  483,  587,  594, 
597,  598,  610,  631,  676;  address 
to  British  soldiery,  583 ;  attack  on 
Bergen  Point,  444 ;  delay  in  march 
of,  514 ;  general  orders,  597 ;  merit 
of,  598;  ordered  to  join  Lafayette, 
514 ;  orders  for  assault  on  Stony 


740 


INDEX. 


Wayne,  Anthony — Continued. 

Point,  345 ;  proclamation  to  East 
Florida,  599 ;  speech  to  Choctaws, 
568 ;  speech  to  Creeks,  568,  598. 

Webb,  Charles,  23,  221. 

Webb,  Samuel  Blatchley,  9;  letter. 
315 ;  exchange  of,  258 ;  drafts  and 
copies  by,  54,  55,  61,  63,  64,  69,  71, 

•       75,  76,  80,  85,  101,  102,  108,  111. 

Webb's  Dragoons,  451. 

Webster,  Alexander,  269. 

Webster,  John,  391. 

Weed,  Jacob,  553. 

Weedon,  George,  207,  217,  218,  426, 
430. 

Weiderrnan,  Matthias,  490. 

Welch,  Wakelin,  653. 

Wells,  Solomon,  629,  635,  636. 

Weltner,  Ludowick,  421,  423,  426,  499 ; 
letter,  422. 

Weltner's  corps,  422. 

Wemyss,  James,  631. 

Wentworth,  Hunking,  21. 

West,  Quartermaster  and  commissary 
departments  in,  287 ;  settlement 
of,  663. 

West  Indies,  applications  of  officers  to 
go  to,  594 ;  British  embarkation 
for,  309;  British  fleet  from,  347; 
British  shipment  of  prisoners  to, 
501;  British  trade,  123;  foreign 
corps  from,  129;  intelligence  from, 
285,  366,  424,  428,  452,  624 ;  opera 
tions  contemplated,  609. 

West,  Jeremiah,  529. 

West  Point  (New  York),  allowance  to 
commander,  512 ;  British  designs 
against,  434 ;  cannon  for,  344 ; 
command  of,  433,  435 ;  contract 
matters,  562,  563,  589,  602;  dis 
persion  of  troops  at,  512 ;  expense, 
510;  fires  at,  398,  399,  402; 
Nicola's  battalion,  524 ;  magazines 
at,  595;  supplies,  431,  434,  595. 
(See  also  Highlands.) 
"  Western  Department,  clothing,  314, 
372,  521;  commander,  247,  297; 
difficulties  in,  506 ;  Indian  war  in, 
247 ;  investigation,  321 ;  provi 
sions,  286;  stores  for,  372,  509, 
510,  521. 

Western  Expedition,  295,  322,  354; 
arms.  329,  330;  artillery  for,  400; 


Western  Expedition — Continued. 

batteaux  and  boats  for,  307,  345; 
beef,  332,  342;  boatmen,  324;  cat 
tle,  318  ;  clothing,  299?  326,  331,  357 : 
inquiry,  352 ;  instructions  to  Sulli 
van,  331;  manoevers,  342;  militia 
for,  302,  307,  310,  338;  money  for, 
309 ;  news  of,  305 ;  New  York 
troops  for,  302,  338,  340;  officers, 

329,  330;  orders  to  Sullivan,  313; 
ordnance    for,    400 ;    Pennsylvania 
companies    for,    324 ;    plans,    299. 
308,    360;    rendezvous,    313,    320; 
routes,    302;    shoes    for,    326,    329, 

330,  331  ;    Sullivan's    account    of, 
367;  supplies,  294,  310,  324,  345; 
strength  of,   340;   thanks  of  Con 
gress  ifor,  372;  troops  for,  295,  316, 
342,    362;    wagons    for,    323,    328. 
(See  also  Sullivan,  John;  Clinton, 
James ;    New    York    and    Pennsyl 
vania.) 

Western    lands,    Virginia's   cession   of, 

488,  492,  493. 
Western  Posts,  661,  663  ;  arrangements 

for  taking  possession  of,  651,  672 ; 

evacuation    by    British,    668,    669, 

670,    671 ;    garrisoning,    655,    668, 

672;       provisioning,       668,       670; 

Steuben  to  take  charge  of,  665. 
Western  troops,  disturbed  condition  of, 

210,219. 
Weymouth      (Massachusetts)      militia, 

32. 
Wharton,  John,  199,  204,  206,  207,  217, 

224. 

Wheat,  137,  142,  143,  591. 
Wheelock,  John,  273,  627. 
Whipple,  Abraham,  56. 
Whipple,  William,  43,  44,  47,  143,  318, 

344,  351. 

Whitcomb,  Benjamin,  274. 
White,  Aaron,  577,  581. 
White,  Anthony  Walton,  300,  337,  353. 
White's  dragoons,  300,  302. 
White,  James,  447. 
White,  John,  149. 
Whitemarsh   (Pennsylvania),  skirmish 

at,  205. 

White,  Philip,  576,  577,  578,  581. 
White,  Phillips,  639. 
White.     (See  Chaloner  &  White.) 
White  Plains    (New  York),  battle  of, 

100. 


INDEX. 


741 


White.  Robert  170. 
Whiting.   Daniel,   270. 
Whiting,  Samuel,  343,  527. 

Wick  ha  in, ,  420. 

Wickoff.  or  Wikoff,  Peter,  343,  345. 

Widows.  .'555. 

Wiggins,   Thomas,   208. 

Wigglesworth.    Edward,   291. 

Wikoff,  Duke.  409. 

Wilkie.  John.  350,  355. 

Wilkinson,     James,     letters,    51,    173 ; 

clothier-general,    350;    conduct   of, 

500  ;   estimate,  359  ;   recommended 

by  Gates,  197  ;  Secretary  to  Board 

of   War.   210. 
Willard.   Aaron.   38. 
Willett,  Marinus,  557,  040,  669. 
Williams.  David,  471. 
Williams,  Otho  Holland,  509,  556,  560, 

636,  675. 

Williams,  William.  167. 
Williainsburg   Gazette    (The),   extract 

from,  425. 

Williamson,  Andrew,  289. 
Williamson,  Hugh.  617.  659,  665,  680. 
Williamson,  Matthew,  jr.,  157. 
Willing.  James.  506,  510. 
Willis,  Enoch,  152. 
Wilmington     (Delaware),    British    at, 

186 ;  operation  against,  553,  554. 
Wilson,  James,  25,  28,  32,  41,  60,  102, 

103,    104,    135,    170,    172,   650,   655, 

661.  663,  670. 
Wine.    184,    399,    420,    421,    438,    (556. 

(Kec  er/.s'o  Madeira.) 
Wister.  William,  107. 
Witherspoon,  John,  241,  2(51,  262,  396, 

484,  489,  512,   596,  601,  602,  607; 

letter,  482. 

Woelpper,  David  John,  67,  73. 
Wolcott.  Oliver,  17,  505,  506,  639,  644, 

645,  647. 

Wolcott,  William,  132. 
Wolffen,   or   Woolfen,    Baron   de,    228, 

329. 
Women,  ration  for,  635,  637,  638. 


Wood,  for  prisoners,  591,  595. 

Wood,    James,    500,    529;    letters,    498, 

515,  529. 

Wood,  Preserve,  62. 
Woodruff,  Aaron  D.,  (54. 
Woodford,    William,    letter,   427 ;    case 

of.  434 :  rank.  207,  217,  218. 
Woodson,  Tarleton,  583. 
Woolens,  12(5. 

Wooster,  David,  58,  77,  83.  141,  155. 
Worthington,  Asa.  207. 
Wright,  George,  469,  488. 
Wright,  Joseph.  672. 
Wright,  Turbett,  607. 
Writing  paper.  216. 
Wybert.  Antoine  Felix.  64,  81. 
Wyoming      (Pennsylvania),     clothing, 

303 ;    dispute   over   garrison,   475 ; 

distress  of  troops  at,  538 ;  post  at, 

622,  625,  632;  relief  of,  318,  566; 

supplies  at,  347,  538,  630;  troops 

at,  153,  303,  347,  474,  625,  630. 
Wythe.  George,  25,  28,  32,  35,  36,  38, 

47,  48,  54. 

Y. 

York    (Pennsylvania),   troops   at,  617, 

Yorktown  (Virginia),  Cormvallis  at, 
542;  British  fortifications  at,  547; 
investure  of,  548. 

Siege  of,  549,  550,  551 ;  articles  of 
capitulation,  553;  capture  of  re 
doubts,  551 ;  De  Grasse's  coopera 
tion,  546 ;  prisoners  ordered  to 
Lancaster,  561 ;  returns  of  killed 
and  wounded,  551 ;  returns  of 
prisoners,  stores,  etc.,  taken,  553, 
554,  555,  619;  sale  of  goods,  558, 
561 ;  thanks  of  Congress  for,  555, 
556;  victory  at,  558. 

Young,  Moses,  226. 

Young's  Farm  (New  York),  surprise 
at,  399,  402. 

Z. 


Zeisberger,  David,  540,  541. 


o 


RETURN     CIRCULATION  DEPARTMENT 
TO—*      202  Main  Library 

LOAN  PERIOD  1 
HOME  USE 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

ALL  BOOKS  MAY  BE  RECALLED  AFTER  7  DAYS 


1-monm  foans  may  b*  reoewed  bv  caiMofl  ^?^°^  ri-mlation  Oe 

1-yea.  loans  may  be  iBcha.ged  by  bnnqr.g  the  books  to  the  Ci.culatior 
Renewals  and  recharges  may  be  made  4  clays  prior  to  due  dale 

DUE  AS  STAMPED  BELOW 


RFr  "    JUL  1  7  19< 

4 

AUTO  DISC 

SEP  1  5  igc 

2 

CIRCULATIO 

4 

UNIVERSITY  OF  CALIFORNIA,  BERKELEY 
FORM  NO.  DD6,  60m,  1/83  BERKELEY,  CA  94720 

®s 


